Why the new MacBook Air is a BIG deal
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Apple has finally made a large screen MacBook Air. This is great for people who like big screens, so not Jonathan. Unless, it's so good it wins him over.
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0:00 I like small
0:32 Why this is a big deal
1:30 Another one of my policies
3:00 Thanks SetApp
3:28 More space for heat and sound....
4:48 ...but not I/O
5:47 The recalibrated prices
6:46 Calculating the value - Věda a technologie
I've found it's less about the size of the laptop and more about the weight. The 15" Air seems to be well within that threshold where you're "carrying" it, instead of "lugging" it. Also, not having to pinch your legs together so much when it's on your lap can make things way more comfortable.
I have the exact opposite opinion tbh. Thickness is the least important for portability, yes it doesn't look great, but realistically that's not the dimension you're limited in, weight is a lot more important but still pretty easy to ignore up to a point (up to 2.5kg is 100% fine, over that gets tougher but is usually tolerable), while the width and height make it hard to fit in many places and, at least for me, harder to use as I can't even balance it very well on my legs.
@@awwastor Weight is the thing I notice most. an extra 1 or 2 pounds may not sound like much, but when it's digging into your shoulder in a laptop satchel, you notice. Similarly, it being lighter means it's easy to move around regardless of size. If you can effortlessly pick it up by the corner, who cares what the width is.
A laptop may weigh a bit more. Oh the horror!
@@iangascoigne8231 I'm not complaining that the Air 15" weighs more, I'm saying it's relative lightness to the Macbook Pro is what makes it a compelling 15".
@@IanZamojc If by weighing less it makes you more like to buy it, you are complaining about weight. My point is valid, if it were to weigh a bit more it would put you off from buying it. It’s not my fault that you don’t understand the comment.
Its kinda neat how even with the same access to that hardware and tech (and probably even people) that the main LTT channel has, the MA channel can shoot these videos and have their own completely different feel and editing style. Its a great subtle touch that actual take quite a bit of skill to pull off.
I dunno, I think they are covering all the bases from a marketing angle. LTT channel tends to rubbish Macs at every chance and Mac Address is simply there for this of us who use Macs - despite the rantings of the main channel.
I'm not anti-PC - I've used both OS and hardware platforms since the days of Windows 98 and the Mac Clones.
Found another fellow MA enjoyer!
I keep thinking about this when watching. And then I read your comment. lol
Mac Adress is awesome. As someone who switched away from an iPhone because of how restrictive Apple chooses to be (fdroid/third party store, launcher), these Videos are still great. They objectively talk about the products, while marking their opinion clearly.
Most Apple-focused channels I found always shyed away from critiquing them, and only talk about the good things. I never manage to finish such videos. But MA finds a great balance while having great production quality.
My device of choice will still run open source Android (GrapheneOS) and Linux, but it's good to know what else is out there.
I like this channel better than LTT in general
Finally a new MAC address video
Finally
Finally
There was one less than a week ago
@@branscombe_no, there wasn't.
@@dominant2576 OK sorry. the one about beats headphones was a week ago
As a wedding photographer, you nailed it regarding this laptop. It's perfect for the kinds of work I do. I like to rush edit about 20 photos during the reception as a surprise to the bridal party and the size is really great for quick turnarounds and for showing people the finished photos.
Would you splurge on 24 gigs of RAM tho?
@@RealGengarTV Most likely not. 16GB is fine for the kind of shooting I do. Though with camera sensors getting bigger and bigger it wouldn't be a bad option for longevity.
@@RealGengarTVIf wedding photography was my main job and have to juggle multiple gigs at the same time, it would definitely be worth the money. Especially considering that a single wedding could pay for the entire laptop.
I have seen my photos in photoshop ending up making psd files that are a gigabyte in size
@@aarongalicia3760Glad someone said this! I lol'ed at his comment about weddings, if you're charging less than $2k as a wedding photographer you should probably raise your prices!
Do you face any difficulty editing photos on a MacBook Air rather than a MacBook Pro?
It's ironic how many go with always bigger phones and always smaller laptops. For me it's the other way around.
How is that ironic?
Exactly :)
My choice of tech is 16" MBP M1 Pro + iPhone 13 mini.
Although I like the screen of iPhone Pros a lot, due to its peak brightness, as it's easier to use and navigate under the sunlight, the size is just beyond comfortable and I'm a regular human 6" tall.
I tend to use medium sizes for both. An iPhone 13 and a 14 inch MacBook Pro. this way its not too small that I'm missing out nor too big such that it hampers my portability
It all depends on the priority. Some people use their phone more and some use their laptop more.
@@Pootleflumpbecause he is the other way around…
Hope Jonathan doesn’t get the short end of the stick for LMG.
Really enjoyed his Apple videos.
I don't keep up with Apple announcements, so when I figured out this was a thing and the reviews were generally positive I went right out and got one. As a developer, I love the larger screen. So far it's the best laptop I've ever owned. My previous laptop was a 15" plastic HP that mouse clicked every time I handled it because it flexed so much. Mine is the base model that I got for ~$1100 as an open box deal. And of course I got it in Starlight, such a great color.
yes, big screen is better. Always.
Fantastic choice, these airs are phenomenally better than the intel based one of years past
@@jake.bennett as a computer repair guy, i was shoo'ing people away from those older airs left and right because of the high failure rate of the motherboards with baked in storage, because most people who bought a cheap air DIDNT pay for the cloud backup storage, and they were losing lots of valuable stuff when that board would fail.
@@ghomerhustAnd now if the SSD dies, the entire computer dies lol
This is absolutely the least problematic channel and the most insightful one under LMG. Virtually drama free and a “stay in my own lane” vibe. I appreciate that about this channel
You know all those mini celebrities that leave Fox News or Disney or Buzzfeed or IGN… I can see Mac Address floating away any second now 😂
I noticed that when they started filming the ltt bag repeatedly...
I have been a long time LTT fan, but their change in editing pushed me away. THIS, this is much more my style now. No wonder these videos take time. I can see and feel the care each upload has. Hope you continue to be my defacto Apple-centered content creator. I just the love the vibe your channel teleports me to!
well you still like at least one of the LTT channels so it seems fine but why are some people hating on the other ltt channels
Honestly, if this whole drama goes bad, then Mac Address should be made an independent channel run by Jonathan.
Genuinely hope that Jonathan doesn't get caught in the hot water that his parent company is in. These videos have been amazing
What’s going on?
@@Cookieclickinglegacy there were reports of bullying and harassment in the company which went unaddressed by the people who were supposed to… address it
@@twosixtwosixfivetwo oh my-
Funny how Mac Address is probably LTT's best channel yet. The production is always consistent and does not adhere to 1 uploads a day that other channels do.
Fun fact: only after seeing it in miniaturized form on those graphs, did I finally realize the MacBook Air M2’s new desktop wallpaper spells out “AIR”. And I bought one (in silver, of course, I’m old school like that), it comes printed on the box, and I’m a type designer, so you’d expect me to see it right away. 😅
For someone who does some light video editing, but a fair amount of pretty intense coding, the 15" MacBook Air has been incredible! I specced one out with 512GB of storage but 24GB of RAM, simply because I can store video files on a thunderbolt external drive, but my IDE sessions hog memory (thanks JVM/IntelliJ). The screen real-estate of the 13" offerings had me buying MacBook Pros for such a long time, and I was nervous to "step down" to an Air, but my god, I love this laptop so much!
think 24gb 15 inch air good for full stack development? (using spring/mysql/react) asking since you mentioned you use intellij and need ram cause of the jvm
@@TheVikingRaid For a single project using your specified stack, 24GB is gonna be absolutely fine. Might even be ok with 16, but giving yourself headroom is never a bad idea.
On my work-provided 16" MBP with 64GB of RAM, I'm usually running with about 50GB used because I have like 10-12 different JVM projects open at once with multiple front-end debuggers and a couple DBs. But, for personal projects, the 15" MacBook Air is a dream.
14 is the sweet spot for me (especially as a frequent traveller). Big enough to be useful but not too big to not get pulled out of the bag in restaurants or on planes.
Growing up the family computer was always a 15” laptop, it’s just what I’m used to. For the work I do at this moment my 11” iPad Pro more than does the job, but I absolutely see myself upgrading to a full on 16” MacBook Pro within the next year.
The consideration when already owning an iPad is a big one. Having already owned a 10-inch Pro and a 13" MBPr, I'd probably stretch for this 15" Air to fill in the gap where the iPad is too small to be comfortable but I don't want to be locked down to a desktop.
I found 16" MacBook Pro a bit too heavy for me, but 14" is perfect for power/weight.
Better off waiting for the next chip. For me at least its always depressing to buy something only for the newer version to pop up a month later.
@@p4l4d1n7 whatever the newest one is when it’s finally time for sure 😂
This is the best LTT channel, I am a PC guy but loves the way this videos are presented, I even got a macbook air m1 as a backup because of it. can´t wait to see new videos!
Same! Couldn’t have put it better.
That's a lot of money for a "backup" no?
@@portman8909 it depends, in my case is backup for mine and my wifes work, when we got an power outage (common in our country) or we need to work away from home.
13-14 inch is the best laptop size for me as well. At least Apple hasn't killed it here, unlike the iPhone mini (which HAS to come back!)
Oh I need a SE or mini return, yes please! The announced phones are huge.
i really do hope we can get a new small iPhone
YES OF IPHONE MINI, IF IPHONE MINI PRO I WOULD JUST BUY INSTEAD
@@AvatarAang2000 I’ve had the same dream. iPhone ** Mini Pro, 120hz, triple camera, dynamic island, my only concern would be battery with all that high tech
I love the mini its really nice to use everything of a phone in one hand.
I need these Mac Address videos on the same schedule as the LTT. Every. Single. Day.
same
it more depends on Apple than Mac Address.....to produce new products ))
@@s.i.m.c.a there’s still other type videos they can make that are more general like apple customization apple third party accessories and even apple setup reviews like ltt
My 12" Macbook gets the most use, because of it's size and weight. The 15" Pro is relegated to secondary desktop duty unless I *need* performance on the go - its awkwardly big to conveniently carry. Both unfortunately require excessive quantities of dongles to go with them because they're all C-type connectors.
Same except I use an 11in iPad Pro for on the go/daily tasks. I love my 15in MacBook Pro, but it’s just too large to carry everywhere.
I hope they come out with a new macbook 12, since we cant buy the 2017 model any more.
I had the same policy as you
14" was the best.
It is not because of the screen size, it is because of the laptop size.
In around 2015, display's bezel started getting thinner.
Making 16" laptop has slightly bigger size than 14"
Honestly, I still want them to update the 13” Pro to the new design and keyboard. Or at least give the 13” Air a better thermal solution. The former seems more likely though since I’m guessing they gutted the heat sink on the Air so the Pros compare more favorably in sustained pro work
I love that the video points out that you need to change the effective display resolution to get the clearest image.
24GB of memory is only hard to justify because of the absurd margins Apple has on every tiny upgrade. I have not built a PC with less than 32GB memory in probably 8 years now, and the massive difference it makes in how much stuff you can have open and running smoothly is well worth the extra 100-200 bucks vs 16GB. I have a Mac Mini with only 16GB, and it's torture at times. Even basic multitasking becomes impossible, especially as a web developer where having a large codebase and Photoshop or Illustrator open at the same time is a requirement.
I use a Macbook Pro M2 24GB unified memory (shit touch bar model) for work and an M2 Air 16GB unified memory for personal and honestly I can’t tell the difference between the two for my workflows photo/video editing/light gaming
I think the new 15" air looks amazing. I have a 13" M1 air which I am very happy with and should last me for quite a while longer, but I would definitely get the 15" version if I was in the market for a new laptop today.
you got the 8GB RAM model?
the air 15 cost to much you better much invest a little more and get a way better pc
Best produced videos out of all LTT channels, hands down.
Unfortunately you are right. They look like hardware cunnucks laptop videos (with the black guy)
@@iliasiosifidis4532cry more about it.
@@iliasiosifidis4532Is there anything wrong with well produced videos? And why’d you point out the “black guy” when the white dude also makes videos with good production quality?
Facts
@@milkyy4168 🤦 the easily offended written... Anyway. It's unfortunate that it's the best looking videos of the whole ltt, because they supposed to have better quality on the biggest ones, but they are getting worst as the time passes. Also the black guy at hardware Canucks makes laptop videos that have similar vibe with those here, I don't know how you got offended by that. You really need to check your mental status
Back to School advice has never gotten this easier than before.
You don’t need to spend a exorbitant amount of money for a overpowered Pro.
Get an Air if you need/want a Mac since it’s such a good value.
Really wish they would bring back the 12”. That thing was criminally underpowered but would be exactly the right fit for Apple Silicon.
My previous laptop was 13 and while very portable, sometimes didn't feel big enough to see all I wanted to see. Before that I had a 15 and while the screen was a nice size, the system as a whole felt very big. I currently have a 14 that feels very nice, but I could see these latest 15s being good too now that the bezels have shrunk significantly and they've brought the weight down.
the first laptop I bought was a 13" HP 360 Envy maybe 4 years ago. start of this year I bought a 15" version. Spec bump aside, it's amazing. I cannot go back to a smaller screen. It's a bit heavy for me but the performance, screen size & touch screen are well worth it. I think I'll be sticking with 15" laptops for the foreseeable future honestly
15-16 inch is absolutely the best size for me. As a designer and photographer and programmer and gamer, I just couldnt get anything done on a screen smaller than that. For the past 7 months ive only had my 15.6 inch laptop to work with, and not my big external monitor to expand it, and it was painful.
I like all the effort to put these videos together. It is so good!
Yeah, I feel the same way. Love that Apple finally made a 15" and knows it will do well, but it's just too big for yourself. I love my 13.6" M2
As a photographer, I regularly push against and beyond the 32GB of ram in my 16” M1 Max (Capture One can now use about 28GB on its own), and can drive nearly all cores sustained loads for hours on end. I tried editing as I normally do on my wife’s 13” M2 Air and it saturated and throttled down shockingly quickly. I can’t imagine the 15” would make for a very fun work day.
I actually downgraded from my M1 max 16” MacBook Pro to the 15” MacBook Air and I absolutely love it. I feel like I wasn’t taking advantage of all the power that the 16” offered and I really like the portability and lightness of the air. The only thing I miss is the other USB-C port on the right side next to the headphone jack so when I’m laying in bed, it’s just easy to charge while watching stuff.
I’ve owned both 16” amd 13” Mac Pro laptops over the years, and when the M1 Max MacBook was announced, I went back to the smaller size. I learned that I prefer to backpack the smaller laptop, and the Pro models can drive one or more Apple Studio Displays or other photographer/video editor appropriate displays. That’s all I need at home or on the road.
I got the intel 13” pro with upgraded io and ram back in 2018, I also love small laptops and I’m struggling to decide what I’ll upgrade to next. Would love to see a video comparing all the 14” options.
I used 13" macbooks (pros and airs) since 2010 and the move to macbook air 15" was pretty easy. The bezel is thin so it's not much larger than it has to be, its not too thick and not too heavy, kinda remind me the portability of 13" macbook pro. My main issue with this laptop is that the top of the screen (to the left and right of the notch) is unusable space, the only thing it can show is the macos top bar, and in full screen its just becomes black and unused for content. I don't like the notch but if it's already there, at least let me use the whole screen space around it.
The thickness brings it back to 15in Touch Bar portability, which recently after getting my hands on one, I forgot about how thin and portable that chassis
Nice idea to shot on a local shop, yea! it brings the whole video a sense of live things.. even in close ups you still have those little shadows moving, or the leafs, or a person walking around. Nice!! want more of THIS!!
I'm with you on small laptops. My philosophy has always been that everything should be the best version of itself. For me, that means I have always loved the smallest, laptoppiest laptop to ever top a lap. When I traded in my 11" Intel-based MacBook Air for a 13" M1 Air, I already felt I was going too big.
But I'm noticing that my eyes aren't quite as young as they used to be, so I sometimes struggle to read the fuzzy squiggles on my 13" screen. I'm thinking it's at least time to check out a larger screen. Like you, though, I'm pretty skeptical of the large size. So we'll see.
I had to buy 14" laptop because I bought a 2 in 1 ( and 15.6" 2 in 1 is very rare )
But I do miss that extra screen real estate.
I've still been travelling with my 2013 MacBook Air with 11" display. It has been pretty ideal. If there's going to be 13" M3 Air with OLED display, I think it's going to be my next laptop. I kind of already wanted a new one, but have been waiting for OLED because I know I would regret buying anything without. I really need my blacks. Though, I also don't like the webcam arrangement in the M2 so I hope the next one doesn't cut to the screen.
Love the aesthetics of your videos ❤ Oh and for me personally 13" is the sweet spot for portability and usability.
saturation hits different on this video, and I love it - don’t change it again!
My favourite Apple laptop is the 11” Air, discontinued in 2015.
I wish they’d bring back that size.
tiny tiny thing, but i miss when the MA logo was integrated into the scenes more
I'm angling to upgrade from my 13" MBP from 2014 and will likely get the 14" MBP when I do. The Air is certainly nice, but as a developer I prefer access to at least 32GB of RAM (maybe with M3 on the Air), but also the Pro CPU is better for compiling, the display being 120Hz makes everything feel responsive, and the inclusion of an HDMI port to connect to most presentation hardware setups means one less dongle to carry around.
Like you I very much prefer smaller laptops, though, so the 14" is the sweet spot for that. Sadly lots of employers think oh, you code all day and probably want a bigger screen, so my current employer gave me a massive 17" XPS and the client I was assigned to have me a 15" Lenovo, and I'm all cooooool, I hook this up to a single external display anyway. Fortunately both support USB-C for charging and video so I can use a single cable, but on the (admittedly rare) occasion I have to tote either around it's not fun, especially the 17" behemoth.
You'll love the screen on the 14 in. pro.-d-
I got a 17” MacBook Pro in 2011, and never thought it was too big. Made it about 7 years with that thing.
I love this laptop. As a professional photographer with occasional video, it might be ideal. I'll just have to test the performance of the 16GB model. My biggest question is: how long during a photo export will it start to thermal throttle the CPU. On paper, it's 2x faster than my 2020 13" MBP. But that doesn't matter if throttling starts after 3 minutes....
The only LTT video avoiding the drama since its the only one that wasn't forced to churn out a new video per day
The 15'' Air is everything I'd want out of a laptop, but pricing in Scandinavia has made it basically a nonstarter, for me at least. After taxes and the always unfair price conversion, the Air 15 base model *starts* at 1800 US. Anything above that and we're talking over 2000 dollars for even the smallest spec bump. Once you hit that kind of cost, you might as well buy a secondhand 14 Pro Max or the like.
The Production quality of Mac address video is top notch.
LTT's other channels should make this kind of content around public places as well sometimes.
Uhhh that sound edit when it transitions back to the song after the speaker comparison - very nice. Credit to the editor.
How I value a laptop's screen size has changed over time. When I was in college, I daily drove a 2013 15" MacBook Pro and I loved that thing. Now that I don't have as much use for a laptop in a working environment, a 13" screen has become preferable
I have a Pro 13.3" and I'm happy with it, it's the perfect size for me. I find bigger laptops harder to transport and heavier too, plus it's difficult to find a sleeve that will suit them. When I need a bigger screen (if I do) I simply use the desktop computers which are Apple too and are huge. I would, maybe, consider 14" but that's my very limit. I am too a small laptop person :-)
Too bad I love my 16inch m2 macbook pro, I love curling its mass but it's still so light compared to previous windows laptops. The new redesigned body is great because the touch bar is useless
I wouldn't recommend it to everyone because the vast majority of people aren't pro's and they go under utilized
@@jitterrypokery1526 The problem with the 16" Pro is people are comparing it to laptops like this instead of its true competition, things like the Lenovo P1 - true workstation class desktop replacement notebooks.
@RoastBeefSandwich that is exactly true, and most of those work stations are More so expensive than the 16 macbooks
@@jitterrypokery1526 I don't think it's a matter of being "pro", whatever that means for you. It's a matter of what each person prioritise in a laptop.
Also, I love the TouchBar you see it as "useless" but I find it neat and convenient. So I'm definitely NOT upgrading to anything *without* the Touch Bar. To paraphrase you, _too bad I love my MacBook Pro with Touch Bar because the new ones without it are useless_
@@RoastBeefSandwich If you mean the ThinkPad P1, it's discontinued so it's not really a competitor, is it?
For programmers who code a lot that extra screen real estate plays a huge role in ease of visibility. You don't have to zoom in that much or change the resolution drastically like you do in 13inch mba. I think this should be the go to choice for students who type and code a lot and don't want the secondary monitor.
Nonetheless it doesn’t seem to be selling that well. My issue with it is the lack of I/O and extra display limitations of the SoC. But I’m pretty sure the next iteration will have the same options as the Mac Mini, so a tier higher SoC option.
I've been using a 13" 2020 M1 MacBook Air that my job gave me for about a week now. It's my first time really using MacOS, and it feels like plenty of laptop. It's very snappy, the battery life is great, and it never feels like it falls short for any work tasks. Sure, it can't really game well, but I don't really like doing a whole lot of that on a laptop anyways. Only thing I've really had to get used to is the control/command button change and lack of numpad, but the keyboard is plenty big and so easy to type on. Display is great too. Coming from a 15.6" Windows 10 laptop that I wasn't too excited about using through college, I think 13" might be enough in this case.
I was actually happy to see the numpad go. I always felt it redundant.
always love these great videos from you. And I'm with you. 13" is the sweet spot. I'm an AI Engineer so I'm suck with the Windows laptops with 3060s on them but I found a 14" one which get's close to that perfect size. I loved this video regardless. Thank you and thanks for always showing a very entertaining video each time! MOAR!!!!111
I've found 14" to be the sweet spot as someone who moves around a lot, though I currently have an old 13inch MBP and a 15inch ASUS for different workloads.
Actually my favourite laptop was the 17”, and I wish they would make a giant laptop again. I have old eyes, and I love my LG 4K display. I also have a 14” MacBook Pro, and I always have to juggle real estate with resolution when I am not plugged into the big monitor.
I think you're much better off buying an M1 Pro 14" MBP than any config 15" MBA. I went to the Apple Store on the 15" launch day and I was completely underwhelmed. It feels much heavier than the 13" M1 and M2 MBAs. And the dimensions aren't too far away from the 16" MBP.
It’s the weight that’s a lot more contrasting than the size, obviously the size is similar lol
@@Senihmo The weight isn't too far off either lol
@@herrwarmduscher5204 dude what? It’s like 50% heavier
@@Senihmo Why don't you go to the store and hold it back to back with the 16" like I did. In practical terms, you'll find there is very little difference. There is a much larger difference between 13" and 15".
@@herrwarmduscher5204 I work at the Apple Store bozo
Great video!! Now I just need to decide if I’m getting the 15 inch MacBook or Framework laptop.
Went through 13.3", 11.6", 13.3 again, 12, 16.2, 13.6. Always considered myself a 12-14" person, but now I'm quickly adopting the 15.3 as favorite size. It's just too comfortable for such a light laptop.
Still obsessed with my 16" 2019 MBP 😭 I love my touch bar
2:30 it gets much heavier when you hold it this way. so if you ever run around with a laptop like this (e.g. film set), get the smaller one. I still wish they would made a 12 inch under 1kg.
I had an m1 13 mba. Upgraded to the 15 and I love it!
You picked a great venue for the set.. i'm as interested in the coffee spot as i am the macbook air 15".
Small Laptop guy as well. Loved the MacBook 12 for years, and only let go for the M2 Pro Air 13”. Quite happy. Ditto on the other side TB port. One unknown fact is even with the M2 Pro the 13 and 15 won’t support two TB4 40gb/s devices at the same time, the second device operates at TB3 10 Gb/s speed. If you ask Apple about it bc the specs say two TB4 ports, they’ll just say that the spec site is not wrong, it’s just that you can’t use both ports a TB4 speed at the same time. They will tell you that you need to get a MacBook Pro for that.
I've always gone with the largest laptop Apple makes (well, except my first MacBook Pro in 2007, where I had to settle for a 15" because the 17" at $2800 was just too dang expensive for high-school-me). For me, laptops mainly sit in one place, with the portability just being a bonus for when I want to roam, so getting the largest screen just made sense. But I've never needed the power offered by those larger machines, so it was a LOT of monetary waste to step up.
The 15" Air solves that dilemma nicely... seemingly. With the release of the lower-end 14" M3 MacBook Pro, which for only $100 more than the 15" Air actually offers a higher resolution display, *that* could actually be the best way to go, if you're willing to scale the display. I'll need to try them side-by-side in the store, but on paper, it seems to really cannibalize the Air. Either way, when Apple releases the 15" M3 Air, they really ought to drop the price another $100 or so to stay competitive.
The 15 MacBook Air is the first Mac that I bought without needing to watch any review videos. Ever since I let go of my 2013 15" MacBook Pro I've been yearning for a good 15" and this laptop was an instant commitment the first time I finally got my hands on it at the Apple Store.
I used to be a 15/16 in [windows] guy but the 14 in mbp had been perfect for me
There’s a big problem not mentioned in the video for someone who can benefit from multiple screen productivity workloads: the air can only support up to one external display. Sure this isn’t a problem if all you’ll ever need is 2 total screens, but maybe you already have two monitors, or you want to keep your desk setup clean with two similar monitors. The pro can support two, the air only one. If the air could support two it would be an automatic by for me
I'm a huge tech guy. In both senses. I love large monitors, large phones, large tablets, and, yes, large laptops. I used a 17" Dell Inspiron N7110 from 2010 until the motherboard died in 2016... at which time I got an 17" HP Envy. For my music tech minor, I got a 2015 15" MBP to use with Logic, Garage Band, and other music software. It made me realize that 15" is a much better size than 17 inches. If I could afford it, I'd definitely spring for the upgraded 15" Air.
I daily a GPD Pocket3. 10.1" 1080p screen. It is actually perfect.
I have the gpd FTW3 and the screen is usable in a pinch, but that is basically always plugged in to a dock and multiple 4k 32" screens.
Mine is around a 15 inch screen as once you get up to anything larger then that, you notice the weight of it more.
Totally don't need the horsepower of macbook pro with silicon being so good but was looking at getting one only because I can't make due with a smaller screen, nice to see the air lineup finally come in a size that useable
A new version of the 12 inch macbook is the thing I've been waiting for ever since apple silicon got introduced. For now I'm using an 11 inch ipad with the keyboard instead.
Now that passively cooled CPUs are actually useful they should bring it back...
Please god, I need this. Love my 11” iPad, but it’s not a computer.
never gonna happen. The Air and pro literally take up every single price point now.
The M1 Air will need to be cycled out of the lineup at some point.
Personally 16 inches is the perfect laptop for me, as I use it as a mobile workstation. The 16 inch m1 mbp is still far lighter than the gaming laptops I used to carry and gives me a full workstation at any cafe or bench I find myself at
At 2:15 you talk about the 15” Air better filling the big laptop pockets of “most bags.” I ended up preferring the 14” MacBook Pro because it goes in the other direction. The 14” MBP is smaller by just enough that it still fits easily into my slim, less bulky bag sized for my iPad and old 13” MBP. And the 14” MBP screen actually has more pixels than the 15” Air, so there is more actual room to spread out work. For 15 years I carried those 15” laptops. Thanks to the 14” MBP, my new rule is, don’t choose a laptop that will make me go back to hauling a bulkier full size backpack.
Even though the 15” Air is not for me, I still think it’s great that it is now an option for those who do need something bigger than the 13” Air without having to pay a huge premium to get to the 16” Pro, as you said.
My only issue with the Air is by the time you spec it out to be decent, might as well get the 14"
Indeed, but it’s still very thin and light, and it’s still a bit cheaper (especially in Europe, where the pricing is completely bonkers right now).
I bought a fully kitted out one, because I’m mostly writing and giving classes over the next year, but may want to push the machine a little bit more down the road and want it to last (but, as I have a Studio and decent, 27’’ 4K screens at home, not having a Pro model isn’t that big of an issue).
Apple really does have some weird base model offerings but I guess it’s all psychology. I can’t see buying anything other than a 14” pro to be honest. My biggest gripe with them isn’t base price but how much they charge for upgrades. I think the machines are worth the money but not when it comes it increasing your specs.
"Cheap plastic Windows laptops flex when I do this, this doesn't."
Yeah this also costs about three times as much.
I just got a 13" MacBook Air M1 for $724 at Best Buy... took advantage of the Back to School tax holiday in FL to save nearly $350 total off the price direct from Apple. Perfect compliment to my Mac Mini M1.
I’m in the market for a MacBook. And I’m leaning towards the smaller one myself. It won’t be my main computer and would just be used on the go. So I don’t need to do any upgrades for storage or processor. I am thinking about that 16GB of RAM. Not that I need it now for my planned use of it but, who knows in the future.
As soon as the 15" Macbook Air was announced I pre-ordered it. Perfect size, weight and performance with M2 for what I need for online work.
Nice of you to mention Canada prices. I think the pricing in USD can be somewhat adjusted for the USD being strong. In my country, Norway, the Macbook Air 15 cost 75% more than the retail price of the cheapest Macbook Air 13 in 2021(then the most current version) and the cheapest Macbook 13» (M1- outdated 2023) is about 25% more expensive and the cheapest M2(current version) is 39% more expensive. It certinaly feels expensive especially as the storage and memory specs could just as well have been from 2013. I do not think the prices of other computer brands have increased as much as for Apple (ca 15% increase from 2021 for the most relevant group in our CB; I think this is somewhat accurate; I looked up the cheapest Lenovo X1 carbon and it was about 15% more expensive than my expectation; but with 2023 specs 1TB and 16GB memory).
I went to an Apple store. I asked which had better sales, the 13" or 15". Its the 13" by a long way. The person thought it was because the 15" was too large for students and the small desks in lecture halls. I am absolutely torn between the two sizes. I really like the larger screen for working but my history is that I only carry a small laptop unless I really, really need a bigger one.
Basically, the small laptop is excellent for short trips and light work, but It is very frustrating to work on a complicated spreadsheet on a small screen.
'for the clearest image, use this setting' what setting?
I remember when the very first Intel MacBook Pros, back in 2006, were *only* available in 15" or a massive 17". So when people say this new 15" Air is huge, I get a sense of "oh, honey" lol (although it is def big for an Air)
I typically carry a 15 inch laptop as it’s the best balance between portability and screen size. Most 17 inch laptops that I have seen just have larger screens. And most laptops smaller than 15 inch screens just compromise too much on thermals.
I got the silver m2 MacBook Air and it’s amazing…just miss where it use to say “MacBook Air” in the screen 😢
I do like the 14 inch pro, I find that it doesn't take up too much desk space where a 15 or 16 inch would.
wanted to buy a 15" MBA this week but do you maybe think I should better wait until the next apple event in fall? or do they probably launch only the 13" model with an M3?
This is a fantastic machine! However the port selection on the 14" makes it a better size-ratio device since I don't always need to lug around a dongle (and never need to use one at home). And the active cooling of the 14 definitely helps in heavy workloads (or even keeping laptop docked at home)... still the 15" is the device many will want, and the one I would get most of my family members who have less demanding use cases than mine. Apple deserves a pat on the back for making one of these :)
Used to have a 15-inch HP laptop when I was in high school (graduated in 2019). Then when I started college (2022), I got the 2020 M1 MacBook Air (13-inch). Personally, I feel 15 was too huge and the 13 sometimes feels a bit small to me. Maybe 14 might be the way to go for laptop.
Just want to give a double thumbs up for a vry well written, beautifully timely, so very nicely cheeful and sensible review. Keep on going! And best wishes from sunny Kraków.
I think it's the optimal size for a laptop, however I really want the SD caed reader som I'm sticking to my 14" for now and continue to use an old 15" Macbook pro from 2016 as well (which I just did a video on if anyone is interested in some thaughts on that one).
I went with a 13" M1 iPad Pro because I figured there was no point in getting the 13" air without a touchscreen, and I've loved it. But if I could have gotten a non-pro laptop with a bigger screen I'd probably have chosen that. Now the question becomes, when my M1 iPad gets long in the tooth, do I replace it with an M3, or M4 iPad Pro? Or do I keep it as the media device and get a 15" Macbook Air for the video editing and heavier lifting...
Love the editing on this vid.