I'm planning to buy one this weekend. Is this specs good for a MBP 2015 13inch? macOS Sierra version 10.12.6 Processor: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3 Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB Storage: 120 GB
One of the most useful and informative videos that I have seen thus far regarding the new 2020 MacBook Air. Placing it against the 2015 MacBook Pro really does highlight the capabilities of this machine. 👍
Hit the nail on the head there, I wanted to demonstrate that the MacBook Air is more powerful than reviewers are telling you, when you put these new laptops with higher models from a few years ago, it shows how far these laptops have gone! And thank you for your amazing words, I appreciate your feedback ✌🏽😊
TheBarthL me too, i was so confused because too many youtuber said the mac air 2020 is overheating with simple test. And when i see this video. I really want to go to store and pick a air 2020
Goes to show how overhyped the “overheating” issue is when even the previous gen MBP kicks it’s fans up for the same task which it takes even longer to complete. I think that so many savy customers that do their research before buying would have been put off the 2020 MBA by the sensationalist “reviewers” that do not consider real life workflow scenarios. Like you concluded, this is a more than capable machine that will blitz through everyday tasks. Even though the fans kick in, it completes tasks faster so the fans slow down just as quick as they kicked up. Thanks again for your reviews! This one convinced me not to wait for the 2020 MBP as the higher spec MBA should be more than capable for my “non-pro” multitasking workflow ✊🏼
I just want to give an honest review, and I rarely see real work tasks being done in videos so I wanted to do them 😃 Im so glad you gained value in this video man, love your feedback!! ✌😃
I completely agree, I think the issue is that when you use higher end gear everyday, this might seem slow or whatever, but I think I showed that this gives Pro models from a few years ago a run for its money! This is a great laptop and my test of running that many tabs of video and netflix in the background was over kill but it just showed that if you have a word document open, with a RUclips video going and a few tabs this will be perfect! I did the video editing test because benchmarks don't mean anything really, and this handled 4K editing and export far better than the 2015 i7 pro model! So it can do it but as you said it's not made for that and this laptop will be perfect for so many users! Love your comments by the way, just nice to know that there are others that appreciate my way of thinking when it comes to tech!
I didn't think there'd be a difference, I have a 2015 MacBook pro with an i5 and was considering the air. I noticed the Macbook you used had an i7 and the air still won, so I can only imagine how much of a difference this would be for me. I really appreciate this video. Everyone talking about "I bought the 16 inch MacBook for $2000+ to use for college to open word. " lol
Using the 13” MBP since 2015. It’s been 5 years. It was 1.4time the price of a MBA. But the 2020 MBA still fails to outrun it by a large margin. This video tells me that my investment was worth it. I’m can hold on to my MBP for 2 more years easily. But a MBA can hardly go on for more than 3years. So when it comes to value and total usability; go for the MBP. U will earn ur money back. Plus the resale value is far better.
A week ago I bought a used (as new as they come) MBP 2015 with 2,8 Ghz Quad Core, 16Gb Ram, 1TB SSD for £222. I am using it for recording and later on mixing. I love it. It is very fast.
Nice comparison man, very professional video. If I was to choose, I would pick the older MacBook Pro. A better selection of ports in terms of variety, Magsafe (which I absolutely love on my 2013 11 inch Air) and a cooling system that is actually effective, unlike on the 2020 Air that doesn't have the heat sink and the fan connected with heat pipes. But that is just me, both machines are good.
Watching this video on a MB2015: really really happy that you provided this comparison. Just because I was curious myself. Besides I love to improve my English by listening to native speakers. Kind regards from Berlin, Germany.
Bro you legend for that comment!! Thank you so much! I'm trying to make high quality content with good content, still have a long way to go in my head but that's me 😂 stay safe man ✌🏽😊
Great content, and the 2015 is a beast. I just bought one in 2020, and planning to upgrade the SSD. It works really well for the types of work I do (video editing, programming and web browsing). Thanks for the great work!
This video was really really helpful. Thank you! I still have my beloved old pro from 2015 and really do like it, but thought an upgrade might be something I'd enjoy - especially weight-wise. All the issued and opinions about the Air out there have been really confusing and this video was just on point and exactly what I wanted to know.
buying the pro used atm: getting it cleaned inside, a battery replacement and a new charger. this sums to 60% of the price of a base new air. exited for the end result!
Great review! Commenting in 2023 so I'm obviously late to the party, and I haven't had the change to check out your newer videos so I don't know if you're doing this now, and I didn't see many comments regarding this, but I would recommend labeling each model in the keyboard comparison, since it may be more difficult for less tech-savvy viewers to differentiate between the two laptops. Realy do appreciate the atention to detail though, there weren't a lot of people who took the time to compare the keyboards between these two models.
This is the review I needed!!! I was trying to decide on upgrading to the new MBA or just keep on using my 2015 MBP....you helped me so much with my decision. Ordering the MBA today :-)
Amazing! Glad this video helped you out! I literally love doing comparison videos! I think I want to do loads more, just need to save more so I can keep dishing this content out 😂
Recommended video by RUclips algorithm, I was not disappointed. I still use a Mid 2012 MBP 13" and since it will not be supported by MacOS 11 I think about replacing it. Otherwise it is still very nice. I became fairly uncertain about whether to go with the Air or not later this year because suddenly people were talking about overheating and fan noise. I do mostly developing and some photo editing from time to time and I love when my machine stays quiet unless I really stress it. Also, keep your sympathetic behaviour. New subscriber, greetings from Hamburg!
Old Macbooks pro from 2012 (late) till 2015 are the best machines that someone could get in a reasonable price these days. A friend of mine got the 2020 Macbookair and he is really struggling with his laptop overheating problems. I own a late 2012 Macbookpro and we performed a rendering test together. Even though his laptop has the latest intel cpu he managed to finish the rendering 2 min faster than mine which is nice but considering that i paid only 400€ to buy my Macbook i would say buying the air isn't worth it. The cpu seems to overheat and keeps throttling. Sometimes the Laptop shuts down itself. He is not an editor or so but he does want his Laptop to be able to do light video editing etc. He regret that he got the air Model instead of the Pro. If you do have the budget please go for the pro model or some of the older pro macbooks.
I loved my 2012 MacBook Pro, it was a beast! And I agree those machines are great value for money I'm big advocate of those models, I've done a video now on both the 2012 and 2015 models, both edited my 4K videos 😊 I think if you are editing heavier footage and doing more grading and effects, you will definitely notice more than a two minute difference, but for simple basic edits then yes that difference wouldn't be a surprise! I think a lot of people were expecting this to be more powerful than it actually is, like in 2017 would you have expected that do handle your work loads? Probably not, and this Macbook is the same, it's newer and faster but it's still a Macbook Air! I understand about the fan issues, but people are forgetting than the 16inch Macbook Pro is louder than the 15inch MacBook Pro 2019, Apple are ramping up the fans more than before ✌🏽😊
Good vid. I have a 2014 pro & just received a 2020 air. I'm petty. I like both but I love my 2014 ports. I'm purchase a USB C hub. so I should be fine👍✌️
Can i buy macbook air 2020 for app development. i will be running android studio and xcode with emulators. So 8gb ram, i5 and 256gb ssd will be sufficient ?
I was searching for this comparison for a couple of months. Finally got it. I'm a medical student plus a youtube vlogger. May I buy MacBook air over the 2015 or 2016 MacBook pro? for daily tasks and video editing ??
Well I made this review in 2020 so these points might not be so relevant now, I would just buy an M1 MacBook Air base model, it’ll be 3 times faster than both these machines at least
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Honestly I love making content, it's what I enjoy so much!! And I think I have one of the best audiences out there, like yourself 😊✌🏽 stay safe!!
I have a Macbook Pro 2015 that got me through undergrad and I loved it, now it’s a few years old and I’m looking for a new Macbook to get me through my 100% online Master’s program and CPA exam studying. Would the 2020 Macbook Air be a good fit?? I was planning on upgrading from the i3 to the i5 since my Pro has the i5
finally! some practical comparison! not some geecbench and raw tech specs! thank you! how about some simple things like watching good quality video/ movie or zoom call? and it is just nice listening to british english 🙃
10:13 I have a Macbook Air 2015 and when I edited videos that playback preview ran great. At the time I thought that didn't affect CPU usage at all. iMovie and FCPX and too well optimized
I need a Macbook but I'm on a low budget. My usage mostly will be zoom meetings, document processing emails and web browsing (student). A used Macbook Pro 2015 in a very good condition will be a good choice?
subbedd mann , watched this video like 3 times now , thinking wether i should get the 2015 or the air , tq very much , u made me decide and the macbook air is really the better choice for the price
Should I get MacBook Air 2020 or just wait new ARM MacBook... I am using 2012 MacBook Air now and looking for upgrade ...my 2012 still running ok on everyday life and I can wait max 1 year I guess
I would say wait if you can and see what comes out, but as a subscriber mentioned which I agree with, first gen products always have the shortest life span, look at how quickly they dropped the support on the first gen iPad, Apple watch and iPhone, all those products had about half of the life span compared to the second gen with support
Thanks for your sharing! I've got a MBP 2015 i5 256G 13 inches for like 5 years, it's still works quite well except for it's too heavy for a girl to carry. I was very worried about MBA 2020 can't hold my daily works compared to my old MBP(It's a pro after all). Now I've decided to upgrade to MBA2020! It's fairly useful.😄👍
I have a 2021 MBA M1 and a 2015 MBP. I had the ‘19 and wasn’t a big enough bump to keep the ‘19. Sold out and went to the 2021 M1 which is a huge upgrade. Can’t get rid of my 2015 though as it still does great and comes in handy when going outside and places I don’t feel comfortable setting my 2021 where it could be damaged. The ‘19 is not worth upgrading, but any M1 is.
You could disable turbo boost, *IF* you really push the machine and heat/noise bothers you and slightly slower performance doesn't. "Turbo Boost Switcher" or similar app. You can choose which apps have turbo boost enabled. Many apps (like chrome/RUclips) want all the power they can get but never needs. It's also nice to have a cool and silent computer, even if its a bit slower. But remember what the Air is made for. Not a heavy long-task workhorse
Thank you so much! This is a very useful review! I thought about buying the PRO version of 15, but now I am inclined to buy Air 2020. Air is more compact and lighter, which will have a positive effect on trips. And of course, high-speed RAM and the latest generation of Intel processor, greatly influenced the overall performance)
Both stink. Forget them. 2015 is crappy 22nm tech with a battery draining yet totally unuseful GPU, the 2018 is from the dark years of Apple laptops, anything 2016-2019 sucks.
Thank you for this great informative video, I just got the new air and a bit worried to used it since I always prefer my pro but this video changes a lot! Thank you.
Hi i would like to buy a reconditioned macbook and with my budget I have the choice between a 2017 macbook Air or a 2015 Macbook pro and idk which i should choose
Amazing!!! So glad to here that!! Definitely the right model to go for, this will last you for years to come!! Thanks for popping up in the comments again, stay safe ✌🏽😊
Thanks for this video! Super helpful as someone planning to upgrade from the Macbook Pro 2015 to the Macbook Air M2. Any chance you plan to do a 2015 Pro vs M2 Air comparison? :)
@@Techkhamun At the sacrafice of reliability & quality for longevity? Not a fair trade or quality product. What are you realy comparing a MB Pro vs MB Air or a dual core vs a quad core or a 5 year old vs 5 year new??
@@IAMGWH1 quality and reliability? The 2015 has got another year of updates and it’s a security nightmare, come on dude, you are smarter than that. M1 will have updates for 6/7 years still and everything will move to Apple silicon and new updates will slow down on Intel Macs. In 5 years you really want to still use a machine from 2015? Or an M1 MacBook? Yeh thought so.
@@Techkhamun So there's no issues with the macbook M1's, true updates on the IOS goes to the newer models but I'll stay with my Intel processors & 2015 MB Air & 2015 MBP for a little while longer when any & all issues/ kinks are worked out and the prices goes down.
Thank u for this vid... I'm planning to get a MB air 2020 ... And I was so worried about its performance...and this vid have cleared all the doubts... Thanks once again.. ❤️
This is the Intel model they launched in early 2020, then apple launched the M1 in November, I have videos on each. You are watching an older air video.
I'm thinking of buying a used 2015 13" pro in great condition for school instead of the brand new air with the upgraded CPU. My initial idea is that for the same price I'm getting a beefier device with more functionality. What do you reckon I should invest in?
Well the air beats it in performance, even rendering is about 50% quicker despite the thermal limitations but if you can find a used 13 inch Pro for about half the price then go for it and see see if you need that extra power. if you find out later on that you need more power just sell the MacBook and buy another one 😊✌🏽
@@Techkhamun possibly the best way to go about it. I also thought of buying one of the later pros but I heard so many downsides I don't think I will consider them. Thanks for the advice:)
Yeah don't go for any of the newer pro models between 2016 to 2019 as they have the butterfly keyboards which I would stay away from so start off with the 2015 model and if you need a little bit more power then just sell that model and go for a 2020 model or newer 😊
Really great video. Helped me a lot whether or not I should upgrade from my MBP 13" 2015 to the new MBA 2020. I went for the i3 version because it suites very well my needs and I still find it faster than my old MBP. Thanks again :)
Techkhamun I got my MBA two days ago and so far everything is good. Performance is good, it does not overheat and the battery life is way better than my old MBP. I am still looking though for a good USB-C option for it, preferably one that’s directly inserted into the laptop and which includes a HDMI port as well. Maybe you have some recommendations? 😊
I have the macbook pro 2015 and have used it every day for the last 5 years. Runs games like shit and sometimes freaks out and shuts down, but its still going strong. I've been thinking about an upgrade, what do you suggest?
I think if you can hold out for the first batch of apple silicon Macbooks then do it and if they turn out to be not as good as we think, then pick up 2020 Intel MacBook and you'll save yourself a buck!
Hey man, nice, realistic review! I’m wondering, how would the mba 2020 (i5, 16GB) stack up against my 15inch mbp 2014 (4th gen 2.5GHz quad i7, 16 RAM, dGPU)? I’m considering my options; the battery is worn out and the screen suffers from the staingate issue (apple won’t replace it anymore) but it works fine otherwise for my needs. Truth is, I do not really need the “pro” performance. I could get the battery replaced now (as the machine will be considered vintage very soon) and use it for a year or two longer (until the newest MacOS is no longer supported), OR save the 200 for the battery, sell my mbp now for still a decent amount and get myself a brand new mba2020 (i5,16GB RAM) for relatively cheap. Any opinions? Would I loose or gain performance going from my mbp to the mba 2020? Thanks?
Why would we have expected the Pro to win looking at the specs? Four generations newer processor, twice the cores, and a much better IGP in the Air. The Air being the quad core model here kind of makes its results underwhelming imo, it does take the win but compared to a dual core four generation older processor, clearly the thermal setup did hold it back. The dual core Air would have been much closer.
If you have a look at the comments in this video, some people were genuinely surprised at the result, I think pretty much everyone knew the air would win but what I think people were very surprised was at the performance difference which is the thing that I was really trying to showcase in this video, plus yes I definitely would have preferred comparing the dual core model against the dual core model but as you're probably aware I am a very small RUclipsr who could only afford 1 MacBook Air for review and this video was more fun than science if I'm completely honest, I hope this video did demonstrate though the performance difference as I see people complain about how underpowered the new MacBook Air is, while they're still hanging on to their MacBook pro's from yesteryears ✌🏽😊
@@Techkhamun That's fair. I'm just saying that for Intel, twice the performance with twice the cores is kind of table stakes, after five years and four processor generations only hitting that baseline just confirms to me that the Air's cooling is holding things back substantially with no heat pipe connecting the fan to the CPU plate, compared to the Pro. Just that thermal upgrade would have made the Air an easier reccomedation for me imo. Not dissing yoru test at all!
shout out to all Macbook pro 2015 Gang!
we out here boii!
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hi mate ! A1502 user here.
Been using my macbook pro 2015 every day for 5 years. Runs the same as the day I got it
sadly my one is on it's last legs, this old soldier is literally like a geriatric, somethings wrong with it every month!
I'm planning to buy one this weekend. Is this specs good for a MBP 2015 13inch?
macOS Sierra version 10.12.6
Processor: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
Storage: 120 GB
@@dalecorps yeahhh
@@dalecorps pretty sure thats base model.
@@dalecorps good one, get it
One of the most useful and informative videos that I have seen thus far regarding the new 2020 MacBook Air. Placing it against the 2015 MacBook Pro really does highlight the capabilities of this machine. 👍
Hit the nail on the head there, I wanted to demonstrate that the MacBook Air is more powerful than reviewers are telling you, when you put these new laptops with higher models from a few years ago, it shows how far these laptops have gone! And thank you for your amazing words, I appreciate your feedback ✌🏽😊
Ye , which is trash
FINALLY!!! WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO
Amazing ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun can i change the procesor of the MacBook Pro 2015 for a better one ?
@@David-dp4zb ye unless you don't wanna solder
This is the best review on the 2020 Macbook Air, thank you
Thank you so much Pierre! I am so glad 😊
That was the best video ever. I needed something like this to finnaly make a decision and it helped me greatly. Thank you!
I'm so glad this has helped you!!! Amazing ✌🏽😊
TheBarthL me too, i was so confused because too many youtuber said the mac air 2020 is overheating with simple test. And when i see this video. I really want to go to store and pick a air 2020
I love how he always smiles and replies to every comment. very positive vibes✌️
Haha!! Always spreading positive vibes! We are all hear for our love/interest in tech so everyone that comments deserves a smile ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun are you in England, I can’t quite tell your nationality from your accent? Great content !
I honestly find it creepy and annoying and you can see he's forcing it so it makes it awkward and cringy as well
Goes to show how overhyped the “overheating” issue is when even the previous gen MBP kicks it’s fans up for the same task which it takes even longer to complete. I think that so many savy customers that do their research before buying would have been put off the 2020 MBA by the sensationalist “reviewers” that do not consider real life workflow scenarios. Like you concluded, this is a more than capable machine that will blitz through everyday tasks. Even though the fans kick in, it completes tasks faster so the fans slow down just as quick as they kicked up. Thanks again for your reviews! This one convinced me not to wait for the 2020 MBP as the higher spec MBA should be more than capable for my “non-pro” multitasking workflow ✊🏼
I just want to give an honest review, and I rarely see real work tasks being done in videos so I wanted to do them 😃 Im so glad you gained value in this video man, love your feedback!! ✌😃
Exactly.
I just ordered the Air i5.
I completely agree, I think the issue is that when you use higher end gear everyday, this might seem slow or whatever, but I think I showed that this gives Pro models from a few years ago a run for its money! This is a great laptop and my test of running that many tabs of video and netflix in the background was over kill but it just showed that if you have a word document open, with a RUclips video going and a few tabs this will be perfect! I did the video editing test because benchmarks don't mean anything really, and this handled 4K editing and export far better than the 2015 i7 pro model! So it can do it but as you said it's not made for that and this laptop will be perfect for so many users! Love your comments by the way, just nice to know that there are others that appreciate my way of thinking when it comes to tech!
I didn't think there'd be a difference, I have a 2015 MacBook pro with an i5 and was considering the air. I noticed the Macbook you used had an i7 and the air still won, so I can only imagine how much of a difference this would be for me. I really appreciate this video. Everyone talking about "I bought the 16 inch MacBook for $2000+ to use for college to open word. " lol
Using the 13” MBP since 2015.
It’s been 5 years. It was 1.4time the price of a MBA.
But the 2020 MBA still fails to outrun it by a large margin.
This video tells me that my investment was worth it.
I’m can hold on to my MBP for 2 more years easily.
But a MBA can hardly go on for more than 3years.
So when it comes to value and total usability; go for the MBP.
U will earn ur money back. Plus the resale value is far better.
From what I understood, this is a comparison of 13" Macbook Air with a 13" Macbook Pro, how about the 15" Macbook Pro Mid 2015 though?
Just buyed macbook pro 2015 in April 2024 and very happy using it
A week ago I bought a used (as new as they come) MBP 2015 with 2,8 Ghz Quad Core, 16Gb Ram, 1TB SSD for £222.
I am using it for recording and later on mixing.
I love it. It is very fast.
Nice comparison man, very professional video. If I was to choose, I would pick the older MacBook Pro. A better selection of ports in terms of variety, Magsafe (which I absolutely love on my 2013 11 inch Air) and a cooling system that is actually effective, unlike on the 2020 Air that doesn't have the heat sink and the fan connected with heat pipes. But that is just me, both machines are good.
Watching this video on a MB2015: really really happy that you provided this comparison. Just because I was curious myself. Besides I love to improve my English by listening to native speakers. Kind regards from Berlin, Germany.
MBA 2020 Ram 16gb Speed 3733 Mhz DDR4
MBP 2015 Ram 8gb Speed 1867 Mhz DDR3
is it the main thing ?
that changed performance
Great work man! Still waiting for my MBA to be delivered as it will replace my MBP from 2015, haha.
Keep us the good content!
Thanks! Will do! Let me know how you get on with it!
you know what i just search for macbook air 2020 vs macbook pro early 2015 and your video was the first i saw!
That's awesome!!! I hope you enjoyed it!
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank Techkhamun for coming upwith this test.
Very high video quality and great review. Deserves more attention bro!
Bro you legend for that comment!! Thank you so much! I'm trying to make high quality content with good content, still have a long way to go in my head but that's me 😂 stay safe man ✌🏽😊
Thank you youtube recommendation, this is what i'm looking for, you earned a sub
Thank you so so much for that!! ✌🏽😊
By far the best tech review ive come across. Gives you facts with proper tests and comparisons and doesn't rely on click bait.
Great content, and the 2015 is a beast. I just bought one in 2020, and planning to upgrade the SSD. It works really well for the types of work I do (video editing, programming and web browsing). Thanks for the great work!
Thanks Zhia! Literally tried to cover most of the everyday basis and I'm just glad you gained something out of my video 😊✌🏽
Techkhamun absolutely! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Do you think the 2015 with an upgrade will last for the next 5 years?
Howd the upgrade go considering the 2015 uses a proprietary ssd
@@alexmeek610 there's adapter for it
@@lgmyth2338 im aware buy hey may not have been
I wanted this video so badly , cause i have the pro 2015 and this macbook air could be the chance for upgrade. Thanks 🙏
I'm so glad I have helped you!!
You deserve more subs bruh. Awesome content
Thank you so much 😊✌🏽
Love it! I sold my 13 inch early 2013 pro, waiting for my i5, 16gb, 1TB MBA to come in a couple of weeks.
This video was really really helpful. Thank you! I still have my beloved old pro from 2015 and really do like it, but thought an upgrade might be something I'd enjoy - especially weight-wise. All the issued and opinions about the Air out there have been really confusing and this video was just on point and exactly what I wanted to know.
buying the pro used atm: getting it cleaned inside, a battery replacement and a new charger. this sums to 60% of the price of a base new air. exited for the end result!
Great review! Commenting in 2023 so I'm obviously late to the party, and I haven't had the change to check out your newer videos so I don't know if you're doing this now, and I didn't see many comments regarding this, but I would recommend labeling each model in the keyboard comparison, since it may be more difficult for less tech-savvy viewers to differentiate between the two laptops. Realy do appreciate the atention to detail though, there weren't a lot of people who took the time to compare the keyboards between these two models.
Mac air 2017 or mac pro 2015 for programming?
This is the review I needed!!! I was trying to decide on upgrading to the new MBA or just keep on using my 2015 MBP....you helped me so much with my decision. Ordering the MBA today :-)
Amazing! Glad this video helped you out! I literally love doing comparison videos! I think I want to do loads more, just need to save more so I can keep dishing this content out 😂
Quality content.. didn't expect the channel to only have 4k subs!! keep it up bud.. awesome comparison
Thank you very much! I try to have the best quality always 😊✌🏽
You need more subs! I was literally trying to compare these two and picked the Pro. Glad I made the choice!
Thank you, I just like making videos not gonna lie lol
Does the cycle important for a macbook ? How much should it be ?
Have you tried a MacBook Pro 2015 Intel i5 and MacBook Air 2020 Intel i3? I noticed that the ones used here were a notch higher.
I really love your videos they are detailed and well carried out you are the best
I have only been following you for a couple days but I am impressed
Recommended video by RUclips algorithm, I was not disappointed. I still use a Mid 2012 MBP 13" and since it will not be supported by MacOS 11 I think about replacing it. Otherwise it is still very nice. I became fairly uncertain about whether to go with the Air or not later this year because suddenly people were talking about overheating and fan noise. I do mostly developing and some photo editing from time to time and I love when my machine stays quiet unless I really stress it.
Also, keep your sympathetic behaviour. New subscriber, greetings from Hamburg!
The webcam on the air is really bad. I use my MacBook Pro 2015 webcam every week for my live stream and have had no complaints.
This video is such a big help!! Thank you so much for this! I’m now 100% convinced that I should definitely go for the Macbook Air 2020
Old Macbooks pro from 2012 (late) till 2015 are the best machines that someone could get in a reasonable price these days. A friend of mine got the 2020 Macbookair and he is really struggling with his laptop overheating problems. I own a late 2012 Macbookpro and we performed a rendering test together. Even though his laptop has the latest intel cpu he managed to finish the rendering 2 min faster than mine which is nice but considering that i paid only 400€ to buy my Macbook i would say buying the air isn't worth it. The cpu seems to overheat and keeps throttling. Sometimes the Laptop shuts down itself. He is not an editor or so but he does want his Laptop to be able to do light video editing etc.
He regret that he got the air Model instead of the Pro.
If you do have the budget please go for the pro model or some of the older pro macbooks.
I loved my 2012 MacBook Pro, it was a beast! And I agree those machines are great value for money I'm big advocate of those models, I've done a video now on both the 2012 and 2015 models, both edited my 4K videos 😊 I think if you are editing heavier footage and doing more grading and effects, you will definitely notice more than a two minute difference, but for simple basic edits then yes that difference wouldn't be a surprise! I think a lot of people were expecting this to be more powerful than it actually is, like in 2017 would you have expected that do handle your work loads? Probably not, and this Macbook is the same, it's newer and faster but it's still a Macbook Air! I understand about the fan issues, but people are forgetting than the 16inch Macbook Pro is louder than the 15inch MacBook Pro 2019, Apple are ramping up the fans more than before ✌🏽😊
Good vid. I have a 2014 pro & just received a 2020 air. I'm petty. I like both but I love my 2014 ports. I'm purchase a USB C hub. so I should be fine👍✌️
I don't understand why your MacBook Air has fans. Aren't they supposed to have passive cooling?
Can i buy macbook air 2020 for app development. i will be running android studio and xcode with emulators. So 8gb ram, i5 and 256gb ssd will be sufficient ?
I was searching for this comparison for a couple of months. Finally got it. I'm a medical student plus a youtube vlogger. May I buy MacBook air over the 2015 or 2016 MacBook pro? for daily tasks and video editing ??
Hey, I have a Macbook Pro'13 2015. Should I go for the new M1 air or shall I consider buying the latest Pro?
Nice video! What do you think about working with Logic Pro on the MBA2020?
It's good, I dont have a huge skill level with Logic Pro X but it was good!
Thank you so much for doing this because it is exactly the information I was looking for in a fantastic breakdown.
The comparison that I need in my life right now! Thank goodness I found this video.
That’s awesome Nadine!! I’m so glad I could help out!!!
@@Techkhamun I still bought the MacBook Pro 2015 even with the scratches on the screen lol
I am confused . Which is better to buy for december 2021? Macbook pro 2015 or macbook air 2020?
Well I made this review in 2020 so these points might not be so relevant now, I would just buy an M1 MacBook Air base model, it’ll be 3 times faster than both these machines at least
Your Channel is so underrated bro..
You deserve more subs.. 💖
Thank you so much for your kind words!! Honestly I love making content, it's what I enjoy so much!! And I think I have one of the best audiences out there, like yourself 😊✌🏽 stay safe!!
I subbed cause of this comment!
Hahaha thank Chris! It's true though I literally nerd out to this stuff! 😂
I have a Macbook Pro 2015 that got me through undergrad and I loved it, now it’s a few years old and I’m looking for a new Macbook to get me through my 100% online Master’s program and CPA exam studying. Would the 2020 Macbook Air be a good fit?? I was planning on upgrading from the i3 to the i5 since my Pro has the i5
Great content and video brother. Your material is solid. My 15' MP 13" is still my daily horse. This this thing doesn't quit. 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you so much bro!! And no it doesn't! 5 years and it's still great!
If I want to buy a 2015 MacBook Pro 15", is it better than the new MacBook Air? Or It's not?
finally! some practical comparison! not some geecbench and raw tech specs!
thank you!
how about some simple things like watching good quality video/ movie or zoom call?
and it is just nice listening to british english 🙃
No problem man! All good on those fronts my friend ✌🏽😊
Yess was waiting for this comparison 😊
Hoped this helped!! ✌🏽😊
Excellent comparison! I'm excited to upgrade my 2015 pro for the 2020 air
10:13 I have a Macbook Air 2015 and when I edited videos that playback preview ran great. At the time I thought that didn't affect CPU usage at all. iMovie and FCPX and too well optimized
I need a Macbook but I'm on a low budget. My usage mostly will be zoom meetings, document processing emails and web browsing (student). A used Macbook Pro 2015 in a very good condition will be a good choice?
subbedd mann , watched this video like 3 times now , thinking wether i should get the 2015 or the air , tq very much , u made me decide and the macbook air is really the better choice for the price
Amazing!! So glad I could help! ✌🏽😊
Should I get MacBook Air 2020 or just wait new ARM MacBook... I am using 2012 MacBook Air now and looking for upgrade ...my 2012 still running ok on everyday life and I can wait max 1 year I guess
I would say wait if you can and see what comes out, but as a subscriber mentioned which I agree with, first gen products always have the shortest life span, look at how quickly they dropped the support on the first gen iPad, Apple watch and iPhone, all those products had about half of the life span compared to the second gen with support
Thank you for this!! I have a Macbook Pro 2015 and have been seriously thinking of switching to the 2020 Air
No problem Emily 😊✌🏽
Is MacBook Air 2020 is good choice for junior iOS developer?
Thanks for your sharing! I've got a MBP 2015 i5 256G 13 inches for like 5 years, it's still works quite well except for it's too heavy for a girl to carry. I was very worried about MBA 2020 can't hold my daily works compared to my old MBP(It's a pro after all). Now I've decided to upgrade to MBA2020! It's fairly useful.😄👍
Thanks for sharing!
So which means mba 2020 is better? I'm so confused
I was thinking about buying a 2015 MBP but this video is making thinking about it. Might just get this little guy (MBA)? 👨🏽💻🤷🏽♂️🤔
Thanks for this! Exactly what I was looking for in making my next purchase decision.
Hey brother. Could you make a comparison between macbook pro 13" 2015 and macbook air 13" 2017?
Go for the the MacBook Pro 2015 ✌🏽
@@Techkhamun Thanks Bro! Very successful for you
I have a 2021 MBA M1 and a 2015 MBP. I had the ‘19 and wasn’t a big enough bump to keep the ‘19. Sold out and went to the 2021 M1 which is a huge upgrade. Can’t get rid of my 2015 though as it still does great and comes in handy when going outside and places I don’t feel comfortable setting my 2021 where it could be damaged. The ‘19 is not worth upgrading, but any M1 is.
You could disable turbo boost, *IF* you really push the machine and heat/noise bothers you and slightly slower performance doesn't.
"Turbo Boost Switcher" or similar app.
You can choose which apps have turbo boost enabled.
Many apps (like chrome/RUclips) want all the power they can get but never needs.
It's also nice to have a cool and silent computer, even if its a bit slower.
But remember what the Air is made for. Not a heavy long-task workhorse
Great video love your attitude , my mba is comin tomorrow hopefully so I’m excited 😁
Oooo exciting!!! Let me know when you get it! 😊✌🏽
Thank you so much! This is a very useful review! I thought about buying the PRO version of 15, but now I am inclined to buy Air 2020. Air is more compact and lighter, which will have a positive effect on trips. And of course, high-speed RAM and the latest generation of Intel processor, greatly influenced the overall performance)
You are so kind! I am glad you enjoyed this video, I literally love comments like these! 😊✌🏽
what is the MacBook Air configuration?
Its the Base model with the i5 processor upgrade 😊✌🏽
What about battery performance? How does twice the pro capacity works in real life everyday life RUclips teams zoom use? ❤
I recently got my MacBook Air and I would say I have no regrets, it’s really good.
Still using it? How is the overheating and the noise ?
MacBook Pro 2015 i7 vs MacBook Air 2018. Which one is better ?
Need some help
Both stink. Forget them. 2015 is crappy 22nm tech with a battery draining yet totally unuseful GPU, the 2018 is from the dark years of Apple laptops, anything 2016-2019 sucks.
Thank you for this great informative video, I just got the new air and a bit worried to used it since I always prefer my pro but this video changes a lot! Thank you.
Getting some good vibes from this channel, and love his enthusiasm. Subscribed !
Thank you so much, what a comment ✌🏽😊
Hi i would like to buy a reconditioned macbook and with my budget I have the choice between a 2017 macbook Air or a 2015 Macbook pro and idk which i should choose
2015 MacBook Pro ✌🏽
Techkhamun thx for your reply 😊
still using pro 13' 2015, just replaced the battery last year. freaking tank
Make a 2017 MacBook Pro maxed out vs 2020 MacBook Air base (same price )
So happy to see this video! I purchased the i5 and 16gb air. I’m excited to get it in a couple weeks!
Amazing!!! So glad to here that!! Definitely the right model to go for, this will last you for years to come!! Thanks for popping up in the comments again, stay safe ✌🏽😊
Techkhamun thank you for your videos, they were really helpful! Stay safe as well, I hope things are well were you are! ☺️
May sound ridiculous but I play Sims 4 in my downtime to build houses and stuff on my MBP 2015. Would the Air just get stupid hot playing this?
You got a new subscriber, good work man!
Thank you so much! I can't wait to give you more!
Thanks for this video! Super helpful as someone planning to upgrade from the Macbook Pro 2015 to the Macbook Air M2. Any chance you plan to do a 2015 Pro vs M2 Air comparison? :)
What about the 15" version of the MacBook pro 2015, the 2.5ghz with double GPU, do you think that the MacBook air will still be faster ?
Can you make a comparison for the Macbook pro 2015/2016 vs the MacBook Air M1 chip
Simple, go for the m1 air, it’s so much faster
@@Techkhamun or should I wait for the much anticipated air with m2 chip
@@Techkhamun
At the sacrafice of reliability & quality for longevity? Not a fair trade or quality product.
What are you realy comparing a MB Pro vs MB Air or a dual core vs a quad core or a 5 year old vs 5 year new??
@@IAMGWH1 quality and reliability? The 2015 has got another year of updates and it’s a security nightmare, come on dude, you are smarter than that. M1 will have updates for 6/7 years still and everything will move to Apple silicon and new updates will slow down on Intel Macs. In 5 years you really want to still use a machine from 2015? Or an M1 MacBook? Yeh thought so.
@@Techkhamun
So there's no issues with the macbook M1's, true updates on the IOS goes to the newer models but I'll stay with my Intel processors & 2015 MB Air & 2015 MBP for a little while longer when any & all issues/ kinks are worked out and the prices goes down.
Awesome review! Nice work!
Exactly what I needed. Big thumbs-up!!
Thank you so much friend!! 😊✌🏽
Thank u for this vid... I'm planning to get a MB air 2020 ... And I was so worried about its performance...and this vid have cleared all the doubts... Thanks once again.. ❤️
No problem at all!! I'm so glad this video has helped you out!! 😊✌🏽
I’m confused, why do you say the Air has fan noise? Isn’t this the M1 model with no fan at all?
This is the Intel model they launched in early 2020, then apple launched the M1 in November, I have videos on each. You are watching an older air video.
good review bro
hope you reach 100k in this year
keep it up
Cheers bro, I really appreciate it ✌🏽
someone just sold me a 16gb i7 2020 air for 900 bucks sealed and this video showed me i made a good choice thanks
Pro tip! When rendering 4k video on Macbook Air, put it in the fridge.
hahaha
I'm thinking of buying a used 2015 13" pro in great condition for school instead of the brand new air with the upgraded CPU. My initial idea is that for the same price I'm getting a beefier device with more functionality. What do you reckon I should invest in?
Well the air beats it in performance, even rendering is about 50% quicker despite the thermal limitations but if you can find a used 13 inch Pro for about half the price then go for it and see see if you need that extra power. if you find out later on that you need more power just sell the MacBook and buy another one 😊✌🏽
@@Techkhamun possibly the best way to go about it. I also thought of buying one of the later pros but I heard so many downsides I don't think I will consider them. Thanks for the advice:)
Yeah don't go for any of the newer pro models between 2016 to 2019 as they have the butterfly keyboards which I would stay away from so start off with the 2015 model and if you need a little bit more power then just sell that model and go for a 2020 model or newer 😊
a short test will not notice the “overheating” issue but will hve reliabbility issues later
Really great video. Helped me a lot whether or not I should upgrade from my MBP 13" 2015 to the new MBA 2020. I went for the i3 version because it suites very well my needs and I still find it faster than my old MBP. Thanks again :)
No problem!!! Let me know how you get on with it! 😊✌🏽
Techkhamun I got my MBA two days ago and so far everything is good. Performance is good, it does not overheat and the battery life is way better than my old MBP. I am still looking though for a good USB-C option for it, preferably one that’s directly inserted into the laptop and which includes a HDMI port as well. Maybe you have some recommendations? 😊
I have the macbook pro 2015 and have used it every day for the last 5 years. Runs games like shit and sometimes freaks out and shuts down, but its still going strong. I've been thinking about an upgrade, what do you suggest?
I think if you can hold out for the first batch of apple silicon Macbooks then do it and if they turn out to be not as good as we think, then pick up 2020 Intel MacBook and you'll save yourself a buck!
Hey man, nice, realistic review!
I’m wondering, how would the mba 2020 (i5, 16GB) stack up against my 15inch mbp 2014 (4th gen 2.5GHz quad i7, 16 RAM, dGPU)? I’m considering my options; the battery is worn out and the screen suffers from the staingate issue (apple won’t replace it anymore) but it works fine otherwise for my needs. Truth is, I do not really need the “pro” performance.
I could get the battery replaced now (as the machine will be considered vintage very soon) and use it for a year or two longer (until the newest MacOS is no longer supported), OR save the 200 for the battery, sell my mbp now for still a decent amount and get myself a brand new mba2020 (i5,16GB RAM) for relatively cheap.
Any opinions? Would I loose or gain performance going from my mbp to the mba 2020? Thanks?
Which Macbook Air 2020 model did you buy? The cheap model or the expensive one? Thank you
I have the base model with the i5 upgrade ✌🏽😊
@@Techkhamun Thanks it was an excellent video and exactly what I wanted to see tested
Awesome!! I'm so glad it helped you out! ✌🏽😊
What year macbook pro would out perform the 2020 macbook air? Im looking to buy either a older macbook pro or the new macbook air.
2016 model I think would out perform it Josh ✌🏽😊
Would you recommend getting the new £1,799 MacBook Pro that came out today as my first laptop?
I got a 2015 MBP and the battery is wearing out. I am thinking to get a new one and this is exact comparison I am looking for. Thank you!
No problem man! ✌🏽😊
@@Techkhamun One question though, on the video 6:30 you said your pro has i5 but the spec shows i7. Is your pro with i7 or i5?
Fuwing Wong from the screenshot, it looks like an i7 so he probably misspoke
Why would we have expected the Pro to win looking at the specs? Four generations newer processor, twice the cores, and a much better IGP in the Air. The Air being the quad core model here kind of makes its results underwhelming imo, it does take the win but compared to a dual core four generation older processor, clearly the thermal setup did hold it back. The dual core Air would have been much closer.
If you have a look at the comments in this video, some people were genuinely surprised at the result, I think pretty much everyone knew the air would win but what I think people were very surprised was at the performance difference which is the thing that I was really trying to showcase in this video, plus yes I definitely would have preferred comparing the dual core model against the dual core model but as you're probably aware I am a very small RUclipsr who could only afford 1 MacBook Air for review and this video was more fun than science if I'm completely honest, I hope this video did demonstrate though the performance difference as I see people complain about how underpowered the new MacBook Air is, while they're still hanging on to their MacBook pro's from yesteryears ✌🏽😊
@@Techkhamun That's fair. I'm just saying that for Intel, twice the performance with twice the cores is kind of table stakes, after five years and four processor generations only hitting that baseline just confirms to me that the Air's cooling is holding things back substantially with no heat pipe connecting the fan to the CPU plate, compared to the Pro.
Just that thermal upgrade would have made the Air an easier reccomedation for me imo. Not dissing yoru test at all!
I agree, the MacBook air is held back for sure, if it had better cooling it would be a light weight powerful machine!