Air 15" vs 2016 MBP Retina Display

[aaron5566]

Hey guys, I think it's about time for me to upgrade my 15" 2016 MBP with Touch Bar.

I'm interested in getting the 15" Air because I want a bigger display. How does this display hold up against my current laptop? There's no comparison out there except between the new Pros. I want the better display but I don't need any extra power as I have a desktop and the laptop will be used as a personal machine for watching videos mostly.

Has anyone upgraded from my "era" and have any feedback to give?

 

[MikeDr206]

My wife is in the same boat, but with a slightly newer MBP 16 (I think a 2019… it’s an Intel). The reduced ports isn’t an issue, but the lack of a port on the right-hand side is.

Wish they put one on each side.

 

[1096bimu]

basically the same

 

[uller6]

my 15" air has a better screen than my 15" 2013" retina MBP. I know that's a bit older than the 2016 models, but as far as I know the screens on all 15" retina models are pretty much the same (aside from marginal increases in brightness over the years).

 

[turbineseaplane]

Had my relatives 15" MBA next to my 2015 15" MBP

Other than the notch, it looked and felt identical to my eyes

 

[aaron5566]

Thanks for the replies guys. Now considering the M3 MBP. If I get the MBA now it feels like paying for the same laptop as mine currently