MBA vs MBP

[darbsrewop]

Same price base model for mba vs. MBP. What would you choose?

 

[ghanwani]

MBP is a better value but I don't like it because it gets too hot. MBA is lighter and runs cooler and I prefer that.

 

[auxbuss]

If it's a virtual desktop, then MBP – for the extra grunt; otherwise, MBA. I love the portability of the MBA.

 

[AustinIllini]

Depends what you're going to do with it. The battery life of the MBA is significantly better and it does tend to stay cool with that lower power CPU.

Honestly, if you're a light user who doesn't use Google Chrome, you're probably good with the MBA.

The good news is, there isn't really a wrong answer here.

 

[Zack5]

Honestly, if you're a light user who doesn't use Google Chrome, you're probably good with the MBA.

Why is the MBA not suitable for Google Chrome?

 

[AustinIllini]

Why is the MBA not suitable for Google Chrome?

It is suitable, but Safari is much more efficient. Chrome is a pig and tends to hurt Air performance

 

[Zack5]

It is suitable, but Safari is much more efficient. Chrome is a pig and tends to hurt Air performance

Ah... yes I get what you mean now. Thanks.

 

[lambertjohn]

Both computers are great! I tend to prefer the Air because of its sloped body and no Touch Bar. Granted it's slower and has a slightly dimmer screen than the Pro, but most people won't notice that in daily use.

 

[AustinIllini]

Both computers are great! I tend to prefer the Air because of its sloped body and no Touch Bar. Granted it's slower and has a slightly dimmer screen than the Pro, but most people won't notice that in daily use.

I totally get the appeal of a MacBook Air with a U series processor and a butterfly keyboard.

 

[Lakersfan74]

Lots of differences...

2 core vs 4 core,
Touch ID vs Touch ID/TouchBar
UHD Graphics 617 vs iris 645
400 nits vs 500 nits brightness
Standard sRGB color vs Wide color (P3) display
12hr battery vs 10hr web wifi
Stereo speakers vs stereo speakers with high dynamic range
78/79 keys vs 64/65 keys...difference is the touch bar vs non touch bar
Bluetooth 4.2 vs 5.0

 

[ghanwani]

Lots of differences...

2 core vs 4 core,
Touch ID vs Touch ID/TouchBar
UHD Graphics 617 vs iris 645
400 nits vs 500 nits brightness
Standard sRGB color vs Wide color (P3) display
12hr battery vs 10hr web wifi
Stereo speakers vs stereo speakers with high dynamic range
78/79 keys vs 64/65 keys...difference is the touch bar vs non touch bar
Bluetooth 4.2 vs 5.0

2.75 lb vs 3.0 lb
low speed compact charging brick vs high speed standard size charging brick

 

[revmacian]

Just some MBA info from someone who uses one:
I own a 2019 MacBook Air (typing this reply on it now) and I love it. The nit value may be lower, but I can't operate this MBA on full brightness because it is too bright for me. I have also edited videos on this machine in iMovie and it doesn't even hiccup. The MBA is a wonderful machine.