MBA i5/16/1TB vs MBP i5/16/1TB

[Zen_Arcade]

All -

In a bit of a quandary. I'd like to get a laptop for everyday usage - Office, light video editing, photo editing, lots of presentations, etc. For larger projects I have a 2020 27" iMac. So this is truly just for carrying around.

I'm trying to decide between a 2020 MBA with the 1.1 i5, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage and a 2020 MBP with the 2.0 i5, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage. Both are available in the refurbished store, the MBA is $1295 and the MBP is $1529 (through the military/veteran store). Is the MBP worth the extra $234? If it is, I don't mind getting it, although I confess to preferring the MBA form factor and the lack of the touchbar. And I understand the differences - the MBP will be better on sustained loads, better iGPU, four ports, the screen, etc.

Thoughts appreciated!

 

[ghanwani]

The MBP is worth the extra money provided you can live with all its drawbacks -- more weight, runs hotter, touch bar. For the tasks you mention the MBA is plenty. There are many reviews comparing the two on YouTube.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

The MBP is worth the extra money provided you can live with all its drawbacks -- more weight, runs hotter, touch bar. For the tasks you mention the MBA is plenty. There are many reviews comparing the two on YouTube.

Yep, I've had a 13" MBP. Ordered a MBA, but it'll likely go back depending on what Apple announces Tuesday.

Thanks, by the way!