Got both! Had 16” for a year, I travel a lot and work remote so needed the extra screen. But really, lugging it from place to place was very exhausting. I had to plan my vacation to basically just sit in my hotel room to work. In the hot summers it was a nightmare to lug it around. THEN came the 15. I debated for a few weeks whether to get it but after my trip to Turkey where I really wanted to work around this small beach town but couldn’t because of the size, enough was enough. I got the 15, and WOW. My vacation to Portugal was a dream! I use both. 16 on my desktop for power + dual screen, and 15 around the house + vacation
@@scottscottsdale7868 That's not always the case. The one device setup makes more sense as you can keep all your settings, apps and documents up-to-date since you don't have to remember what changes you have made on the other device
For me I have had both the 15" Air but decided to return and keep my MacBook Pro 16" M1 The speakers and the Display and the ports is what made my decision in keeping my Pro. I loved the lightweight MacBook Air but just couldn't give up the Pro. Jon thanks for a great comparison.
Oh man I know, the pro having extra ports was why I couldn’t give it up, it’s just too good. I’ll probably upgrade to the m3 pro 16 when that comes out but I still have pretty much no complaints with the M1 Pro 16. Thanks for watching Tim!
Can get a 16” M1 MacBook Pro with 16gb ram and 1TB ssd for around $1500 now, compared to a 15” M2 Air with 16gb and 512gb sad for about $1450. I guess it comes down to M2 Air portability vs better monitor, speakers, ports on the M1 MacBook Pro. I think I’m definitely leaning toward the M1 MacBook pro now.
I have a 15 inch air with 16gb of ram and 1tb it is a great all around machine. I like the 16 inch more in terms of display and speakers but it was overkill for what my needs are for day to day task. I think it all comes down to needs most people know if there a professional user, but the air is more then enough for plenty of people.
For sure, I think the best combo for me would be an air 13 for my on the go laptop and a studio m2 max for my workstation. Thanks for checking out the channel!
That’s true, I don’t think many people are maxing out the air though, but if you’re going to it’s probably because you value the portability over the extra power and size of the 16” pro. Thanks for checking out the video!
I actually returned the 14 MBP and picked up the MacBook Air 15", 16gb ram TB HD. For my aging eyes the 15"Air screen is perfect. Add the super thin form factor, lightweight, capability, battery, price it becomes the perfect laptop at least for me.
I have a 14 inch Pro with the M2 Pro, and I just picked up a 15 Inch M3 Air 16/512, after weeks of internal debate.. I am an office worker, I utilize accounting software, Teams, work in spreadsheets, and do a lot of multitasking, and I'm unable to tell the difference between the two devices when it comes to performance. The only time I can tell the difference in the screen quality in my day to day use this week is during animations such as opening the Notification Center, or expanding a folder in the dock, I don't watch many videos, or edit photos and videos to notice the lack of HDR, I don't use my laptop in a super bright room, so the brightness is fine. What I do notice is the additional screen space, and the weight distribution on the Air, the speakers are definitely worse (but I usually have my AirPods in when I'm in the office). When I'm at home, I have a high end custom PC, with the LG 45" 240HZ OLED monitor for gaming and media consumption... I may change my mind and go back to the 14, because it is better in almost every way on paper, but I'm enjoying the 15 right now.
Man you’re living the dream hah! Yeah I definitely think you’re fun with the m3 air but I also love the 14” pro screen. I also build pcs so when I’m at home I use that most of the time. What specs are in your pc? I love hardware so let me know!
@@JonAdamsTech I'll see in a few weeks if I feel the same way, but still really enjoying the design and screen real estate.. Case: Phanteks NV5 with the D30 fans. GPU: RTX 4080 FE CPU: I7 14700k MOBO: ROG Strix Z790 RAM: 64B Corsair DDR5 6000MHz AIO: NZXT Kraken Z73 Storage: 2TB WD Black NVME, 1 TB WD Black NVME, 1 TB WD Blue NVME PSU: MSI 850W PCIE5 Windows 11 (idk why people hate on it...)
Had the 15" Airs debuted in 2022, I would maybe have considered a maxed out version of it. It would have been enough for me as a music producer, coming from a 2015 MacBook Pro. But it wasn't available, just a rumor...so I got the MacBook Pro 16" and it's an amazing machine. It really is bulky though! So...as a complementary machine, I got the 15" Air this summer and absolutely loving it. All in all too expensive? Yes. Am I happy? YES. :)
Hi, I'm currently considering which MacBook to choose, and I wanted to ask you which one, in your opinion, would be a better choice. The new MacBook 15 Air with M2, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. A used MacBook Pro 16 with M1, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. I mainly intend to use it for photography, editing images in programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and for live photo previews, internet browsing, and working with text documents. I should note that I don't edit a large number of photos in my workflow, just small sessions. The MacBook Air 15 with M2 is appealing to me due to its lighter weight and greater mobility, as well as its long battery life. However, the price is quite high, so I would probably go with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD to keep costs down. On the other hand, a used MacBook Pro 16 with M1 would offer a larger 512 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM. It has a better display, speakers, an SD card reader, and an HDMI port. Unfortunately, it is considerably heavier and bulkier, which might make typing and carrying it around less convenient compared to the Air 15 with M2. I would be very grateful for your response.
Definitely the m1 MacBook Pro 16. That’s my daily driver and it never skips a beat! Also having the SD card reader is soooo helpful! Sorry for getting back to you late, did you already make a decision?
@@JonAdamsTech Hi, thank you for your response. Yes, I've made a decision already and I've chosen the MacBook Pro 16 M1. I managed to come across a really good deal, and the MacBook is in perfect condition. I'm very pleased with it. In my opinion, the only drawback is that it could be a bit lighter. But it's not terribly inconvenient.
I actually just returned my 15” because it’s really a 1699 machine if you want it to last more than a year or two. It takes almost no time for it to start using swap memory and I’m just and internet and MS word guy… I chose an M1 with 512/16gb that I got off Facebook for 600. That 2 year old machine I’ll easily outlive the base MB airs…
I love your channel brotha! I was using the activity monitor that’s built in to look at the memory consumption. Maybe mine was defective or something idk… I was really bummed out though because I loved everything about that laptop except the storage and memory. If it had been 512/16gb it would be an almost perfect machine for even 1400. Apple intentionally gives people less than what they need so they spend a fortune upgrading. I think they went from 4 to 8gb around 2016 so we are WAY overdue for a bump up on the base models… Keep up the great work man!
Hey thanks for the support on the channel! Glad you're liking it. Yeah its absolutely insane that any computer comes with less than 1tb of storage and at least 16 gigs of ram for the prices people are paying. I wish I didn't enjoy apple products so much haha
It almost sounds like there was something faulty with your device. I got the base model 13” at launch. Run all the normal apps along with things like Photoshop and audio editing software on a weekly basis. The thing screams. Absolutely no issues for me.
I watched 4K HDR 120hz videos in store side by side and could barely see any difference between the 2 screens. The pro seemed ever so slightly brighter and slightly larger but that was it. The sound on the 16 is much better although it's also relatively decent on the air. Ports - unless you need an SD slot it's not a big deal - just leave an adaptor in the cable attached to your external monitor if you use one . The extra usb would be nice but 2 should be enough - one for an external drive and one of a usb audio interface. I produce electronic music as a hobby so i'm looking at 1TB 16GB configurations. I'd love to have no fan noise but I do like the 50% power increase on the M2 pro. Whether i'd need it or utilise it is something i'm not sure about. I found a deal on the 16 pro so there's about £600 price difference. I don't particularly like the bulky and heavy form factor of the pro but then again it's very rare I ever take my laptop outside of the house. It stays on my desk the vast majority of the time
Got multiple macs, the only one I regret buying is the MBA. It falls short in so many ways and is not something I could recommend to anyone. The base model is just not usable, 8GB and 256GB SSD was returned and I picked up a 24GB and 512GB model, massive mistake. I should have known better and just got a MBP. Don’t try and save a few $, get a MBP it’s a much better offering and just out performs the lacklustre MBA is every way possible.
First of all.. insane content quality.. I found myself usually after a minute going to another app and let it play in the background.. but dude you got my full attention.. is this your main work ? Very curious what you do for a living. And what made you decide to do reviews like this.. I was expecting you to be at least like 300k followers.. you’ll be huge if you keep up like this man ! Me myself tried a lot of MacBooks coming from windows. From the new mbp m3 tot the air.. what really annoys me is that 15inch feels so like the sweet spot for me.. but what you said the power of the pro is really nice ( although I consider if I really gonna use it all ).. 14 inch made my hands really uncomfortable typing on it which led my palm rest often on the really sharp edges of the pro.. something I didn’t had on the air.. hopefully the m3 air will have some nice new features which makes it easier haha.. Take care
Yo I also forgot to answer your question about what I do for a living. I’m a full time pastor, and I also have a side video production business and two monitized RUclips channels. So I’m busy haha
I picked up the 15 for $1049 this weekend. I'm really only using it for content consumption, email, writing and the likes - so far I really really enjoy it! This is my first Mac since 2012 too
@@sangar197 I got my 15" Air a few days ago on Amazon for that price... but I'm sending it back and getting the Pro. I need that high refresh rate, after using Windows on 165Hz for years I can't live w/ the 60Hz, the Air feels slow
I'm also curious and is in the same boat. I'm torn between both and need to decide today, your last 60 seconds of the video really have me leaning towards the 15 inch.
Totally agree with all the points about the 16 inch. Screen and speakers are way better. Ports are key. I use my laptop as a charging port for iphone Watch iPads works great. If you can even get a base refurbished 16 inch M1 16 inch. Apart from being a bit neavier the 16 is great.
hey ! thanks for the comparison . Would you recommend the 15 inch MacBook Air for an apprentice video editor ? 4K video editing but no hours long projects .. light-moderate usage of effect and transitions .sometimes complex timeline with sound effect and music .. have no notions of color grading for the moment but plan to learn some basics without going too crazy with it .. can the 15 inch handle some high quality drone footage ? I know the 16 inch is much more intended for this kind of task and that it is a better option value in comparison with an upgraded MacBook Air but i love the portability and the fan less design of the air . Do you think you can be a professional with an upgraded 15 inch MacBook Air if the projects you're working on are not too crazy ( like shorts corporates clips , or RUclips videos ) ?
Jon. I am really torn what to do. My brain says don't get 8gb ram base model MBA. It's a glorified Chromebook for me. I browse the web, watch RUclips videos and stream tv occasionally. Is 8gb feasible for me for several years? I use windows at work, so my laptop stays at home and I jump on it in the evening
just in the market of upgrading my second machine, which i used mostly for movies, and browsing (and backup if the studio for some reason would need a service? no idea), which is 2017 15" mbp, with the godawful butterfly keyboard, surprised i lasted this long with that thing.. and its really hard decision, i am looking into used market, and the 15" air are going for around 1200€ atm, used 16" M1 pro i can get for 1500€.. but i dont really know, i like the lightness, thinness and overall design of 15" air, but the display is basically the same as on the old 15 pro, so i would love an upgrade.. so 16" is way better in this case, and it would actually be a worthy backup machine with the RAM, bigger ssd, possibly more powerful silicon.. BUT as i saw in this video it really is way more chunky, and for the ocassional travel, 2.1kg is quite some weight, but i dont travel that often, so.. i still dont know 😀 good video tho
The base 256GB SSD is pretty slow compared to the 512GB option on the AIR. Anyone who may think of doing light to moderate amount of video editing or photoshop work should probably choose the 512GB option.
I had over a dozen portable drives with USB A. I ordered replacement cables for my drives from Amazon for about 6 bucks each that use USB-C. The number #1 accessories that make we want USB A are the Non-Apple designed wireless mice and keyboards with the USB-A thingy (sort of like a poor man's bluetooth). I wish they had USB-C versions of that or just support Bluetooth natively.
Good call, I think people wanting the mba15 are looking for the lightest possible option for the screen size. The 16 pro is such a solid machine still though!
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz For about $1.5k, which about 1 upgrade of MBA15, can get MBP16 m1pro with 16gb ram and 1TB storage in my home country here after discounted. MBP14 m1pro base are selling way below it.
I agree. I love the midnight color on the air but 8gb of ram and 256 gb of storage is disgusting for $1300 after tax. For $1600 after tax you can get a like new M1 Pro 16 inch with 16gb of ram and 1tb of storage.
I find that if I upgrade the storage and memory closer to what I want for the Air, it makes more sense to go Pro and also get a higher ceiling. The negative with the Pro is that it is tempting to get north of $4,000 with a few clicks on the order page. I am tempted to just wait until the next MacBook Pro and then go full Apple with my purchase and get something crazy good.
I have air 2023, wanna sell and buy a pro version 16 inch, because I need more screen, MacBook Air is good, but It feels like the screen it's not enough for me.
I returned my macbook air 15 and went with a windows laptop with an AMOLED panel. You get more bang for your buck and I have zero regrets. The backlight bleed on the macbook air (when watching dark content) is just awful. Shame on Apple for using such a shitty LCD panel.
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The macbook air 15" is like a big ipad that can be used on the counch or the bed. It is just pure joy for that use
100% agree!
Got both! Had 16” for a year, I travel a lot and work remote so needed the extra screen. But really, lugging it from place to place was very exhausting. I had to plan my vacation to basically just sit in my hotel room to work. In the hot summers it was a nightmare to lug it around. THEN came the 15. I debated for a few weeks whether to get it but after my trip to Turkey where I really wanted to work around this small beach town but couldn’t because of the size, enough was enough. I got the 15, and WOW. My vacation to Portugal was a dream! I use both. 16 on my desktop for power + dual screen, and 15 around the house + vacation
Perfect combo! You sound like you live a pretty sweet life dude! Thanks for checking out the channel.
If you can afford multiple MacBooks, it is always a good thing.
@@scottscottsdale7868 absolutely!
@@scottscottsdale7868 That's not always the case. The one device setup makes more sense as you can keep all your settings, apps and documents up-to-date since you don't have to remember what changes you have made on the other device
That's awesome! What colour did you end up getting for the 15 inch?
For me I have had both the 15" Air but decided to return and keep my MacBook Pro 16" M1 The speakers and the Display and the ports is what made my decision in keeping my Pro. I loved the lightweight MacBook Air but just couldn't give up the Pro. Jon thanks for a great comparison.
Oh man I know, the pro having extra ports was why I couldn’t give it up, it’s just too good. I’ll probably upgrade to the m3 pro 16 when that comes out but I still have pretty much no complaints with the M1 Pro 16. Thanks for watching Tim!
Can get a 16” M1 MacBook Pro with 16gb ram and 1TB ssd for around $1500 now, compared to a 15” M2 Air with 16gb and 512gb sad for about $1450. I guess it comes down to M2 Air portability vs better monitor, speakers, ports on the M1 MacBook Pro. I think I’m definitely leaning toward the M1 MacBook pro now.
I would too. It’s so hard to beat how awesome the 16 MacBook Pro is.
Where can you get the Pro for that price?
I have a 15 inch air with 16gb of ram and 1tb it is a great all around machine. I like the 16 inch more in terms of display and speakers but it was overkill for what my needs are for day to day task. I think it all comes down to needs most people know if there a professional user, but the air is more then enough for plenty of people.
For sure, I think the best combo for me would be an air 13 for my on the go laptop and a studio m2 max for my workstation. Thanks for checking out the channel!
Makes no sense when you could have gotten the MBP refurbished for less money!
If you max out the 15" Air with the 24GB RAM and 2TB SSD, it's the same price as the base model 16" Pro. Nobody in these reviews has mentioned that.
That’s true, I don’t think many people are maxing out the air though, but if you’re going to it’s probably because you value the portability over the extra power and size of the 16” pro. Thanks for checking out the video!
I actually returned the 14 MBP and picked up the MacBook Air 15", 16gb ram TB HD. For my aging eyes the 15"Air screen is perfect. Add the super thin form factor, lightweight, capability, battery, price it becomes the perfect laptop at least for me.
That’s awesome! It definitely is an awesome laptop, I love the form factor
I have a 14 inch Pro with the M2 Pro, and I just picked up a 15 Inch M3 Air 16/512, after weeks of internal debate.. I am an office worker, I utilize accounting software, Teams, work in spreadsheets, and do a lot of multitasking, and I'm unable to tell the difference between the two devices when it comes to performance. The only time I can tell the difference in the screen quality in my day to day use this week is during animations such as opening the Notification Center, or expanding a folder in the dock, I don't watch many videos, or edit photos and videos to notice the lack of HDR, I don't use my laptop in a super bright room, so the brightness is fine. What I do notice is the additional screen space, and the weight distribution on the Air, the speakers are definitely worse (but I usually have my AirPods in when I'm in the office). When I'm at home, I have a high end custom PC, with the LG 45" 240HZ OLED monitor for gaming and media consumption... I may change my mind and go back to the 14, because it is better in almost every way on paper, but I'm enjoying the 15 right now.
Man you’re living the dream hah! Yeah I definitely think you’re fun with the m3 air but I also love the 14” pro screen. I also build pcs so when I’m at home I use that most of the time. What specs are in your pc? I love hardware so let me know!
@@JonAdamsTech I'll see in a few weeks if I feel the same way, but still really enjoying the design and screen real estate..
Case: Phanteks NV5 with the D30 fans.
GPU: RTX 4080 FE
CPU: I7 14700k
MOBO: ROG Strix Z790
RAM: 64B Corsair DDR5 6000MHz
AIO: NZXT Kraken Z73
Storage: 2TB WD Black NVME, 1 TB WD Black NVME, 1 TB WD Blue NVME
PSU: MSI 850W PCIE5
Windows 11 (idk why people hate on it...)
@@dennis9847 Nice! That PC will last a long long time!
Had the 15" Airs debuted in 2022, I would maybe have considered a maxed out version of it. It would have been enough for me as a music producer, coming from a 2015 MacBook Pro. But it wasn't available, just a rumor...so I got the MacBook Pro 16" and it's an amazing machine. It really is bulky though! So...as a complementary machine, I got the 15" Air this summer and absolutely loving it. All in all too expensive? Yes. Am I happy? YES. :)
Haha that’s the perfect way to describe apple. Too expensive? yes, does it make us happy? Yes!
Thanks for watching!
I have been using my MacBook Air M2 15” for the past few days now. It works like a charm. 👌🏽
It’s so good! Thanks for checking out the video man!
How much ram and ssd did you get?
Still torn…try to get my MBA 15 M2 16gb 1TB but it almost the same prize with MBP 16 M2 1TB…still not sure which one to get
Hi, I'm currently considering which MacBook to choose, and I wanted to ask you which one, in your opinion, would be a better choice.
The new MacBook 15 Air with M2, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD.
A used MacBook Pro 16 with M1, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.
I mainly intend to use it for photography, editing images in programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and for live photo previews, internet browsing, and working with text documents. I should note that I don't edit a large number of photos in my workflow, just small sessions.
The MacBook Air 15 with M2 is appealing to me due to its lighter weight and greater mobility, as well as its long battery life. However, the price is quite high, so I would probably go with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD to keep costs down.
On the other hand, a used MacBook Pro 16 with M1 would offer a larger 512 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM. It has a better display, speakers, an SD card reader, and an HDMI port. Unfortunately, it is considerably heavier and bulkier, which might make typing and carrying it around less convenient compared to the Air 15 with M2.
I would be very grateful for your response.
Definitely the m1 MacBook Pro 16. That’s my daily driver and it never skips a beat! Also having the SD card reader is soooo helpful! Sorry for getting back to you late, did you already make a decision?
@@JonAdamsTech Hi, thank you for your response. Yes, I've made a decision already and I've chosen the MacBook Pro 16 M1. I managed to come across a really good deal, and the MacBook is in perfect condition. I'm very pleased with it. In my opinion, the only drawback is that it could be a bit lighter. But it's not terribly inconvenient.
I thought this might be another highly nuanced review with no good recommendation. I really appreciate your firm opinions.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
I actually just returned my 15” because it’s really a 1699 machine if you want it to last more than a year or two. It takes almost no time for it to start using swap memory and I’m just and internet and MS word guy… I chose an M1 with 512/16gb that I got off Facebook for 600. That 2 year old machine I’ll easily outlive the base MB airs…
That’s so weird, I haven’t had that much of a problem with the swap memory. Thanks for checking out the video!
I love your channel brotha! I was using the activity monitor that’s built in to look at the memory consumption. Maybe mine was defective or something idk… I was really bummed out though because I loved everything about that laptop except the storage and memory. If it had been 512/16gb it would be an almost perfect machine for even 1400. Apple intentionally gives people less than what they need so they spend a fortune upgrading. I think they went from 4 to 8gb around 2016 so we are WAY overdue for a bump up on the base models…
Keep up the great work man!
Hey thanks for the support on the channel! Glad you're liking it.
Yeah its absolutely insane that any computer comes with less than 1tb of storage and at least 16 gigs of ram for the prices people are paying. I wish I didn't enjoy apple products so much haha
@@JonAdamsTech I completely agree! You’re welcome brother! May God bless you on all your future endeavors my friend!
It almost sounds like there was something faulty with your device. I got the base model 13” at launch. Run all the normal apps along with things like Photoshop and audio editing software on a weekly basis. The thing screams. Absolutely no issues for me.
I watched 4K HDR 120hz videos in store side by side and could barely see any difference between the 2 screens. The pro seemed ever so slightly brighter and slightly larger but that was it. The sound on the 16 is much better although it's also relatively decent on the air. Ports - unless you need an SD slot it's not a big deal - just leave an adaptor in the cable attached to your external monitor if you use one . The extra usb would be nice but 2 should be enough - one for an external drive and one of a usb audio interface. I produce electronic music as a hobby so i'm looking at 1TB 16GB configurations. I'd love to have no fan noise but I do like the 50% power increase on the M2 pro. Whether i'd need it or utilise it is something i'm not sure about. I found a deal on the 16 pro so there's about £600 price difference. I don't particularly like the bulky and heavy form factor of the pro but then again it's very rare I ever take my laptop outside of the house. It stays on my desk the vast majority of the time
Solid points! Yeah the bulk is tough but I really like having that SD card so that’s why I go with the 16. Thanks for your thoughts!
Got multiple macs, the only one I regret buying is the MBA. It falls short in so many ways and is not something I could recommend to anyone. The base model is just not usable, 8GB and 256GB SSD was returned and I picked up a 24GB and 512GB model, massive mistake. I should have known better and just got a MBP.
Don’t try and save a few $, get a MBP it’s a much better offering and just out performs the lacklustre MBA is every way possible.
I havent had an issue with the base models but I'm sorry to hear you have
First of all.. insane content quality.. I found myself usually after a minute going to another app and let it play in the background.. but dude you got my full attention.. is this your main work ? Very curious what you do for a living. And what made you decide to do reviews like this.. I was expecting you to be at least like 300k followers.. you’ll be huge if you keep up like this man !
Me myself tried a lot of MacBooks coming from windows. From the new mbp m3 tot the air.. what really annoys me is that 15inch feels so like the sweet spot for me.. but what you said the power of the pro is really nice ( although I consider if I really gonna use it all ).. 14 inch made my hands really uncomfortable typing on it which led my palm rest often on the really sharp edges of the pro.. something I didn’t had on the air.. hopefully the m3 air will have some nice new features which makes it easier haha..
Take care
I appreciate when all the hard work is noticed haha! I love the Air, it’s so great but yeah it’s so hard to give up that power of the pro!
Yo I also forgot to answer your question about what I do for a living. I’m a full time pastor, and I also have a side video production business and two monitized RUclips channels. So I’m busy haha
The compression really helps imagine the real difference of screen size. Thanks for the video!
For sure, thanks for watching Carlos. Do you have the MacBook Air?
I actually just purchased it lol waiting for it to arrived @@JonAdamsTech
Nice!
I picked up the 15 for $1049 this weekend. I'm really only using it for content consumption, email, writing and the likes - so far I really really enjoy it! This is my first Mac since 2012 too
Nice! What windows laptop were you using before?
I had an older xps so I was used to top build and was not going back to the bowels of plastic laptops haha@@JonAdamsTech
@@nolanthomas2081 love it
That's very good deal, where could you get it for this price ?
@@sangar197 I got my 15" Air a few days ago on Amazon for that price... but I'm sending it back and getting the Pro. I need that high refresh rate, after using Windows on 165Hz for years I can't live w/ the 60Hz, the Air feels slow
Hi Jon! What about the cooling system? By normal use is the Air without fan warmer? How does it change longevity?
It's not an issue; that chip is so power efficient that it barely gets hot at all.
@@JonAdamsTech Thanks! :)
I have trouble making decisions , torn between buy the MacBook air 15" or MacBook Pro 16", You video get me clear way.
So what are you choosing?
I'm also curious and is in the same boat. I'm torn between both and need to decide today, your last 60 seconds of the video really have me leaning towards the 15 inch.
Totally agree with all the points about the 16 inch. Screen and speakers are way better. Ports are key. I use my laptop as a charging port for iphone Watch iPads works great. If you can even get a base refurbished 16 inch M1 16 inch. Apart from being a bit neavier the 16 is great.
Yeah it’s really hard to do work without those ports, I regularly use all the ports on it.
Great video! Thanks for the information! Just one thing: next time, clean the display. The fingerprints on the Pro are too noticeable!
Good call!
Excellent comparison- thank you for posting!
Thanks for watching!
hey ! thanks for the comparison . Would you recommend the 15 inch MacBook Air for an apprentice video editor ? 4K video editing but no hours long projects .. light-moderate usage of effect and transitions .sometimes complex timeline with sound effect and music .. have no notions of color grading for the moment but plan to learn some basics without going too crazy with it .. can the 15 inch handle some high quality drone footage ? I know the 16 inch is much more intended for this kind of task and that it is a better option value in comparison with an upgraded MacBook Air but i love the portability and the fan less design of the air . Do you think you can be a professional with an upgraded 15 inch MacBook Air if the projects you're working on are not too crazy ( like shorts corporates clips , or RUclips videos ) ?
I’d go with the 14 inch pro if I were you. Sounds like you’re getting into a workflow where a fan would be helpful to have.
@@JonAdamsTech thanks a lot for your advice ! 14 inch maybe a good combo portability/performance .
@Refael_Shlomo for sure!
Dude, you need A LOT more subscribers. Great content and videos.
I appreciate it, working hard to make that happen! Thanks for checking out the channel.
Jon. I am really torn what to do. My brain says don't get 8gb ram base model MBA. It's a glorified Chromebook for me. I browse the web, watch RUclips videos and stream tv occasionally. Is 8gb feasible for me for several years? I use windows at work, so my laptop stays at home and I jump on it in the evening
Yeah I think it’s totally enough, you’d be completely fine with it
@@JonAdamsTech Thank you sir, I much appreciate your response
Might want to talk about performance, which is really the most important factor.
Not for everyone
1:32 And it's XDR, so you can watch HDR content, huge thing to me
HDR definitely needs to catch on more
This is the best comparison review on RUclips soo far
Dang I appreciate it!
just in the market of upgrading my second machine, which i used mostly for movies, and browsing (and backup if the studio for some reason would need a service? no idea), which is 2017 15" mbp, with the godawful butterfly keyboard, surprised i lasted this long with that thing.. and its really hard decision, i am looking into used market, and the 15" air are going for around 1200€ atm, used 16" M1 pro i can get for 1500€.. but i dont really know, i like the lightness, thinness and overall design of 15" air, but the display is basically the same as on the old 15 pro, so i would love an upgrade.. so 16" is way better in this case, and it would actually be a worthy backup machine with the RAM, bigger ssd, possibly more powerful silicon.. BUT as i saw in this video it really is way more chunky, and for the ocassional travel, 2.1kg is quite some weight, but i dont travel that often, so.. i still dont know 😀 good video tho
Yeah if you don’t travel a ton I’d recommend the 16 pro. Once you’re used to it being in your bag it’s really not a big deal
@@JonAdamsTech leaning towards that myself too :-D the big beautiful screen for movies is kinda hard to ignore, and it will last me many years..
The base 256GB SSD is pretty slow compared to the 512GB option on the AIR. Anyone who may think of doing light to moderate amount of video editing or photoshop work should probably choose the 512GB option.
Agreed. Thanks for checking out the video.
You're really good at your job. Thanks
I appreciate that!
Great review. 👌
Thanks!
the MacBook Pro 16 inch is thick, why Apple didn't put there a usb A slot, please tell me?
Apple won’t return to that port, they want a usbc or even a portless future. It’s sad because I still have so many USB A accessories
ok, sir , thanks!!!@@JonAdamsTech
I had over a dozen portable drives with USB A. I ordered replacement cables for my drives from Amazon for about 6 bucks each that use USB-C. The number #1 accessories that make we want USB A are the Non-Apple designed wireless mice and keyboards with the USB-A thingy (sort of like a poor man's bluetooth). I wish they had USB-C versions of that or just support Bluetooth natively.
the 16 is still portable, once you sit on the place that you go, stay there even as small desktop computer.
I agree, I use the 16 as my daily driver and it only gets frustrating when carrying it for long periods of time in a backpack for me.
No comparisson of the battery actually. Just say it will last full day
Isn’t that what I said?
The better option is to get the MBP 16 m1pro with superb discounted price which similar or cheaper than the mba15!
Good call, I think people wanting the mba15 are looking for the lightest possible option for the screen size. The 16 pro is such a solid machine still though!
I never! see a M1 16 for $1299, where???
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz yeah id like to know too, that would be a great deal
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz For about $1.5k, which about 1 upgrade of MBA15, can get MBP16 m1pro with 16gb ram and 1TB storage in my home country here after discounted. MBP14 m1pro base are selling way below it.
I agree. I love the midnight color on the air but 8gb of ram and 256 gb of storage is disgusting for $1300 after tax. For $1600 after tax you can get a like new M1 Pro 16 inch with 16gb of ram and 1tb of storage.
MacBook Pro 16
It’s an awesome computer!
I got stuck at an Apple Store for an hour to chose between the 2 lol so hard to choose.
Haha it is! What are you going to be using it for?
@@JonAdamsTech I never buy anything new, I found a used 16" M1 Pro as new for $1254! Not bad! (I was at the store just to try them)
Dang that’s a killer price!
I find that if I upgrade the storage and memory closer to what I want for the Air, it makes more sense to go Pro and also get a higher ceiling. The negative with the Pro is that it is tempting to get north of $4,000 with a few clicks on the order page. I am tempted to just wait until the next MacBook Pro and then go full Apple with my purchase and get something crazy good.
Same here im still confused 😂😂😂
I have air 2023, wanna sell and buy a pro version 16 inch, because I need more screen, MacBook Air is good, but It feels like the screen it's not enough for me.
I looooove the 16 inch pro. Its amazing
Noted :)@@JonAdamsTech
I returned my macbook air 15 and went with a windows laptop with an AMOLED panel. You get more bang for your buck and I have zero regrets. The backlight bleed on the macbook air (when watching dark content) is just awful. Shame on Apple for using such a shitty LCD panel.
I love windows too, there are some amazing laptops out there, what did you end up going with?
@@JonAdamsTech Samsung galaxy book3 pro 360 16 inch.