M2 MacBook Air vs 14” MacBook Pro: The Truth after 1 Month!
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In this video, we compare everything between the 2021 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,999 and the 2022 M2 MacBook Air for $1200-$1600, including the speakers, the design, microphones, webcams, keyboards, performance for many applications and tasks, battery life and much more!
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14" MacBook Pro vs M2 MacBook Air
Design & Size Differences
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Speaker Quality Comparison
Webcam & Mic Comparison
Display Differences & Quality
Geekbench 5 CPU Test
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Cinebench R23 & Thermals
Logic Pro Music Production
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Blender Rendering Performance
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing
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Will the air give me great results for school???? Especially for multitasking?
Hi Ik this is weird but I want to know when are you and will you make a giveaway because ik it’s weird to ask and tell I’m starting online school so if you do pls consider me for the win
I hate all these youtubers initially recommended the pro then change their status to the new M2. I spent $3.2k on the pro instead of way lesser on air for engineering school.
Any way to email you? apologize for off topic, but really interested if you could get deep into the issue of Mac Studio heating during sleep mode. Its becoming a huge issue, thanks!
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I have been watching your videos for 2 years now, thank you for the amazing videos ❤️
Hi Max! Really appreciate your vids! Can you also cover the topic of which laptop is better for data analysis people? It is hard for us to decide since most reliable and honest reviewers focus on tasks like photo and footage editing.
I love how technical you get and the depth. Subscribed
I'm super happy with my base MacBook Pro 14" that I choose thanks to your videos
Great work as always. Thank you for a very comprehensive comparison for these 2 units. Sometimes, I dont know what’s the difference by looking at apple’s website so this content is really helpful
Congratulations 🍾 on the 1 million subscribers!!!
My main gripe was the port options! The MBP just has "all" that one needs and not worry about various dongles. Also, the refresh rate and 10 GPUs help!
Thank you so much for these videos they are really great and I love how they are so informative and useful.Thank you so much for your entertaining and straightforward videos. It really is so great,thank you so much!.
Been watching vids like this ALL DAY and ONLY YOURS have clearly explained the key points and answered my questions. +1
I just got my air and it's spectacularly fascinating, which should be noticed as a mechanical engineer who works with AutoCAD, Fusion360, Solidworks, and so on, I haven't faced any problems, bugs, or so on. highly recommended 16gig and 1T to make sure have the perfect laptop for a great amount of time.🥳
Btw some cad softwares doesn´t and probably will never get optimized for apple silicon (fusion 360) but they still work really well (me with m1 air) but 16gb are so important once fusion wanted over 10gb, but I also use it heavily.
It would be better the M1 Pro
got the same with same spec.
Bro, how can you use Solid works on The mac. I am an engineer, I need solid works. But don't know how to use it on Mac
@@zhorapata9733 if it's not m1 compatible, then you can go into the properties, and check the box for "use with rosetta"
So glad you have this comparison! Definitely was considering both.
I was firstly interested by the MBA M2 but prices in Europe are more expensive and quite close from MBP when you chose ram / storage options so I decided to go for the MPB 14 10C 16GPU that i was lucky to get quickly for a very good deal ! I love music, i must say that on the MBP it sounds amazing !!! For this only i would definitely recommend to chose it over the Air, right after i can say that the ProMotion screen is also perfect to watch 4k HDR content. For those worried about the weight, even with a case on it, it's still feels light to me, just go for it you won't regret !!!
Hey. What case do you use? I’m really worried about dropping it so I need a case.
I prefer the size and weight of Air, the difference is actually pretty significant for the long usage. I have a powerhouse pc, so really don’t need a heavy duty laptop for writing reports and online research.
@@k.vn.k i totally understand
Same here the difference was 500 € so MBP 14” was my choice as well. Worth it.
The price difference between a MBA 512GB storage, 16GB ram and 8GB GPU and the binned MacBook Pro 14 inch was € 272 so for that price you got a lot more per euro so I made the same choice. And delivered the day after ordering it.
Excellent video, you provide great detail on all the pros and cons of both macs. Its very helpful to make a educated decision base on our needs. Thanks a lot!!
I had a 2015 MacBook Pro so the upgrade was well worth it and huge. But I can’t get over how small and light this laptop is! Really appreciated for me😂
Which one did you take ??
@@liliopelo M2 16/512
same exact change for me!
Help! I need some figurations, what if m2 air 16/512gb is the same price as m1pro 16/512gb what should i go for? p.m. m2air is brand new, m1pro is a very new second hand
@@kongson14 I never bought anything second hand so I’m not sure 😅 if it’s lightly used go with whichever meets your work flow. I’m an accounting student now, so I got an air. I used to study engineering in 2015 which is why I needed the pro back then. If your work load is light I recommend the air, it’s really fast and light and I love it!
Amazing …reviews, comparisons, and information I need before actually thinking of saving to get these laptops.
Great video, closed all questions. Good job!
just been waiting for a comprehensive comparison between the two, thank you so much! Have watched both the 8 and 16GB, 256 and 512GB comparison video, and really enjoyed the thermal pad hack. Can’t wait to see ur future content!
You should also check out the Snazzy Labs review of the M2 MBA on CZcams. Very detailed too. His conclusion was the M2 MBA was a great laptop but too expensive compared to the M1 MBA or base 14" MBP.
@@andrewgrant788 thanx my friend, loved snazzy since he was working on hackintosh Macs. Enjoyed his new vid on M2 mac, cheers
The main reasons to consider one over the other is portability, screen and long heavy task sessions
In Europe, prices are a little different, and the difference between MBA with 512 GB and entry level MBP is only ~100€, so you would definitely think twice about going with the air, given that the pro just has many nice features, like the larger and way better screen and the speakers. Only if portability is the main factor, the air is better.
That's what's keeping me in a frustrating limbo of not buying anything (leaving with just a 2019 intel MacBook Pro from work) . I was waiting for the new air but I just can't buy it when I can get the 14 pro für just 100€ more 🤷🏻♂️.
But I really like the lighter design of the m2...
Exactly, if you need 512 GB of disc space and 16 GB of ram anyway then M2 Air is currently almost the same price as base 14 inch M1 PRO model so in that case I think 14 inch M1 Pro is a winner.
@Casper Holdud 14" mac pro with 512 GB HD and 16 GB ram is currently DKK 17.555 incl tax. The mac air m2 with 512 GB HD and 16 GB ram is currently DKK 15.999. So about 10% price difference. I went with the air simply because it will do what it needs to do and after that, my second priority is battery life. A computer without power is not doing any work :-). Oh and the color was new, haha.
@@BaldurNorddahl U will spend that saved $$ on a dongle... as air dont have ports
@@nieznaszmnie00 I really confuse why this model of selling exist.. I mean how possible a Macbook air with the same ram and storage to have exact same MBP price..
Honestly after you bump the MBA for 16gb ram and 512gb storage you’re purely buying it for the slim factor because you’re nearly at the price of a MBP. I was put in the position between the two and ended up taking the MBP 14 base. The screen is absolutely stunning no regrets. If you have the extra money I’d suggest going for the MBP.
The MBP 14” is $1599 at Best Buy and a few other retailers rn. So yeah the upgrade is definitely worth it imo.
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Thx Max for your fantastic review again. Just a little advice from my point: could you please upload 60 fps video in the future so that we can have a much more fluent watching experience? Since your video qulity are very high, it is really a pitty that they only have 24 fps.
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My 16 inch M1 Max arrived 2 months ago , I am a windows user this is my first Mac machine !! A d man this is absolute monster
Thank god u finally change the song for the sound test
Very interesting video as always, waiting for the new m2 pro chip to see how far they are gonna go
Been through all of your videos and still can't decide which MacBook to pick :)
Hey guys, I stumbled upon this channel and I have to say, I am loving it! The content is so diverse and there's something for everyone. I've been hooked on the Mac Vs Mac videos, they're so informative and well-produced. The hosts are also really cool, they make everything so easy to understand. I'm definitely going to stick around and keep watching. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the giveaway they have going on for a MacBook Pro, fingers crossed I win it! Anyway, I just wanted to say great job on the channel, keep it up!
been so tempted to get the air, it looks amazing but the lack of support for dual external monitors is a deal breaker. i know it's possible to use a hub but it's still not natively supported and i don't want to buy a hub just for that, let alone carry one between home and office.
Thanks for a great summary! Got me convinced Air fits my needs better and the budget is not a concern.
i so much love ur work! ty!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Great video. I'm surprised you didn't mention the lack of native multi monitor support via USB c on the M2 Air. That has been my biggest issue so far tbh. I have both the M2 Air and M1pro macbooks and constantly use the air.
why are you constantly use the air if it can support less monitors than the pro?
@@matthewoconnor3376 yes thats a bit strange
Coming from the 2010 MacBook Pro, I LOVE my new air. Opted for the larger graphics chip, 24gb memory, and 1T storage. I waited way too long to get a new mac but I’m really happy with my purchase. It’s so thin and light which is a huge bonus.
Why not just get a pro at that point?
@@Luis0609G I thought about it at first but I wanted it to get something a lot lighter and smaller than my old 15 inch. It’s a great choice for me and I’m still able to use it for music production and other creative hobbies of mine 😃
@@laurenaka5120 Same here! I like the slim form factor of Air.
Wow! This is the best Mac product video I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
Thanks for this!
Wow! Loved the Hillsong vid clip on here.. ♥️🤙🏻
14" MBP for me all the way. The M2 Air is interesting, but the extra power in the 14" Pro is worth it to me.
Right on time, getting my 14" today!
Please note that the screen on the M2 MBA and 14” MBP are fundamentally different. The MBA has an IPS panel and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the 14” MBP uses Mini-Led (Liquid Retina XDR, as marketed by Apple), and the refresh rate is 120 Hz. The increased refresh rate makes a day-and-night difference.
This is exactly what has turned me off the m2 mba. It’s a shame as I love the design and the performance is probably enough for my workload. But display is a super important factor to me and I was wondering just how noticeable the difference would be. Thanks for sharing 👍
@@reagan574 i got an m2 air and had to switch to a pro despite loving how the air looked and felt because it was VERY noticeable. I miss the air's design but the experience using the pro is much more premium AND comfortable screen wise. the 120 hz refresh rate makes a huge difference. if you're looking at a screen for a long amount of time the higher refresh rate will help you get less fatigue
@@nadia-xy3qj thanks for the info! I think I’ll be going with the pro.
i have the base model M2 Air almost for 2 weeks and it’s absolutely fantastic! it’s not comparable with 13 M1 series pro or air ! if you are not an engineer or something , it does it’s job pretty well for editing and other stuff.no throttling , no getting hot , no being slow.fantastic design,too many colours, bright screen , thin and portable . so definitely go for it specifically the Starlight color is a piece of art!
Actually The base model of m2 is slower than m1.
@@MikoajSzczepka The base model ssd is half the speed you mean.
@@uhhTabby yes
Love that Hillsong relevant video!! 🙏🏻
99% of people won't need the extra power of the 14" or 16". As a graphic designer using the M2 for production and heavy tasks, so far I'm very happy with the performance.
For programming m2 air or m1 pro 14 inch
Max, if you watch from 3:05 and examine the detail (black pits) in your ceiling, you will see more of that detail in the M2 Air's webcam than on the MBP's webcam. So it would appear that if indeed there is more noise in the M2 Air's webcam, it possible is only a result of it having MORE DETAIL than the webcam on the MBP. All said, I think the MBA's webcam looked better in that segment of your video.
A major difference is if you want to use more than one external monitor you have to get the MBP.
Great review!
The differences in image manipulation on both devices should be due to the fact that the M2 MBA has the A15's image signal processor, compared to the M1 Pro which has the A14's.
Great comparison
Love the video!
thanks for your great video
Very cool video my friend, thank you!
I see you watching Hillsong- That's awesome man!
"Now that the hype has settled down..." Hype that you've contributed to.
That he was paid to contribute to
I like small machines. Portable and light. I just needed more beef in processing power though since I deal with high res videos and fast frame rates. The M1 Pro does that. Plus an extra thunderbolt port. So the 14” was the perfect balance for me as of right now for those kind of things for right now. If I need even more power, I’ll probably just head straight to the Mac Studio instead with newer chips. If they slapped on that same chip on the MacBook Air and gave me that extra port, I would probably have ordered one since it’s cheaper. The M2 Pro that will be on the new MacBook Pros will of course be improved, how much though? We shall see when apple launches that whenever they do that. Like I said, I might just head straight to the Mac Studio if I need more performance. The laptops can only be so powerful. It has to be able to run on battery after all and they can only do the best it can to cool the system down. On desktops, there’s plenty of headspace to put a way better cooling system in the machine.
Great Video
Great video. I’d still pick the 14 icon though
Sticking with my 13 inch M1 MBP, still a beast.
I’m going into computer systems technologies and I do light gaming and video editing here and there I’m going with the M2 16 gb ram. I honestly could care less about the SSD speed the difference is a couple seconds I think. I also don’t mind lugging around dongles and external SSDs. The one External display port I don’t mind. I think the M2A is a good launching off point for ppl like myself who wants a machine that can handle a bit of everything at an reasonable (by apple standards) price. Later down the line if I get into video editing or gaming or IT more I’ll upgrade to a pro. But rn I can’t justify the upgrade off of the possibility I’ll need all that power in the future.
I saw someone say if you’re watching M2A vs M1P videos you don’t need a pro. Ppl who need a pro usually know it off the bat.
Nice comparison. Hopefully I make the right decision picking one of these for my son.
I own the M1 MBP and I still love it, it was a massive upgrade to my 11” MBA (2011) and it changed how I use my laptop daily.
I have the 11” MBA (2012) and I’m worried about the weight of the M1 MBP which is why I’m leaning towards the M2 MBA 512/16.
Nice comparison. Im also torn between the two. But if i go with the M2 Air and buy all those bunch of accessories, the work area would be cluttered, "un-Apple" like, and yes additional cost. Ultimately it depends on the use case. If only the new M2 Air is priced similar to its predecessor, it would have been an easier decision
The port selection can be really important for professional workflows (which is why I previously avoided all the thunderbolt only Macbook models). Especially when you're on the go, it's very easy to forget a dongle. I've already used the HDMI and SD card slot a bunch. My only complaint about the 14 inch is that they didn't also include a USB A. I of course had two adapters but I recently took it with me on a trip and lost them both in transit. Just another example of why having the proper port is always preferable to an adapter.
@@BeierFilms probably because Apple wants its macbook to look "clean and sleek". Minimal ports or at least uniform-looking ports, which is unfortunate if you need different type of ports/cables. I also dont like the idea of having less ports. They market it for "pro" but lacks some of the features that real Pros use.
I just bought the M2 Air with 16go and 512go at a discounted price of 1630€ in France.
Looking for the best price I could find for the base 14 ´MacBook Pro, it wasn’t under 2000€. So that make almost a 400€ difference in price, enough for not hesitate between the 2.
Furthermore, after using it for about 2 weeks now, I am always so surprised how light it is, I have the feeling to hold my iPad Pro instead a computer…
Performances wise, I edit videos in DaVinci Resove, 4K 422 10 bit files from Panasonic S5, edit files is a breeze, even with colour correction and some Luts or effects applied.
I can play up to 4 4K layers without dropping any frame.
The only limitation during my work is when I apply some fusion effects or title, I need to lower the playback resolution, as per the base MacBook Pro 14 I presume.
Of course export time are longer, but the most important for me is to be able to work in a creative way, being able to instantly see the result on my timeline. If I need to wait 30 min for my project to render, this is absolutely not a problem, as soon as I know what to expect for the result.
Of course for heavy project with a lot of animations, it is not the best choice but it is not intended for that purpose.
For my daily work, including writing, web browsing and editing some photos and my CZcams videos which are about 15 mins long, it is far good enough !
After seeing the specs for the new pro I decided to buy last years model a few days ago as it is better and the majority of tests that were done confirm the 14” m1 is better than the 13” m2. The m2 is slightly better with a few things but it wasn’t worth the purchase
If you’re gonna upgrade the M2 air to 512GB you might as well look for a refurbished or open box M1 pro 14”? You get so much more computer with the incredible screen and speakers, more ram, and way more ports (and no need to remember a dongle) Yes it’s heavier and the battery isn’t AS good but it gets you through a full day of use and you aren’t gonna notice the extra .8lbs in a backpack.
I was torn today. Been wanting a MacBook but the current pro models are due for a refresh with rumors of M2 pro around the corner. But… there are some good discounts on the 14 1TB model (2199) with the 16 1TB on sale also. (2399). I ended up going with the 16 at that price since it is way below MSRP. Performance is still amazing and price is good compared to likely prices of the refreshed models later this year.
A month so far with my midnight m2 Air and it rocks pretty incredible best laptop ever
What about the keyboard comparisons? They are definitely not identical. I noticed on the MacBook Air that when I pressed the keys down, my fingernails sometimes caught on the unibody case rim, whereas the 14” seems to have a slightly deeper key travel, but I haven’t confirmed that.
Logic and GarageBand. That’s where I do most “heavy” lifting for recording. Any data on this that would point in direction or the other m2a vs mbp14 with 16gb ram and 1tb drive
Nice compare!
Great MBP 14, i just can't imagine this with an M2 pro chip, a real beast, well i think this current one suits me just fine
Hi, I enjoy your reviews. New Costco special buy $1749 till end of September. Very tough choice now.
thank you! i am confident in the decision to get an air
I got the 14” 10/16bg 1 TB 😍
I find it fascinating you’re comparing the M2 Air against an M1 MBP 14”. Both have been created for very different use cases. Also agree the M2 MBP 13” isn’t worth mentioning either lol
You aren't taking into account sale prices... right now (Aug 2022) the base 14" is about $150 more and sometimes even less. The screen - oh the screen!, the ports (students and adults doing presentation the HDMI is more useful than most take into consideration), the speakers, better graphics and cooling for actually playing the new games Apple is touting. Battery wise for normal tasks is easily a full day then you have fast charging on the 14". We got the 14" right after WWDC and after all the videos and getting to use an M2 Air for a bit, we are still very pleased we went with the 14".
While it is lighter, has better battery life and is a little faster for lighter duty tasks, I’d still take my MBP 14 over the Air. The active cooling and increased graphics performance get a W for future proofing, and after you upgrade the RAM and storage on the MBA, you’re within a couple hundred dollars from the MBP, especially since you can get discounts on the base MBP 14.
Also dont forget the screen which is clearly better than the airs.
You can even get a refurbished 14” MBP in the Apple Store.
I’m a business analytics student, looking to buy a laptop for my studies+personal use. Which machine would suit me better? And what config would be good enough? After studies, i intend to use it as a personal laptop for a few years
Quick question, is macbook air M2 okay with video editing software like final cut pro, planning to buy for photos/videos editing and movie making
Great video, my choice is hard since I do do some 4K video editing and use Lightroom. But I’ve been using the 24 iMac with only the m1 chip and it’s been working amazing with no stutters. But I need a laptop. So I’m still unsure.
Just get the Pro. It’s on sale at Best Buy and you won’t regret it
Hey Max, still loving the videos and the only person to watch for these updates so thanks. I am looking a buying a new macbook for music production, would anyone recommend the M2 air or 14inch MB pro, not many people cover this subject. I will be running Ableton with a lot of third party VST's. Any help would be greatly appreciated?
Amazing video, just what i needed. If the cost factor is same, will you recommend M2 Air (24 GB) or 14 inch M1 pro (16 GB)? Mainly for Xcode purpose. And can M2 heat more due to long usage for coding activities?
First, speaker test; I couldn't tell a difference in audio quality in the video and I wasn't sure which laptop was which because you didn't give them a lower thirds.
I just picked up the 14” Pro. I admit I don’t really need the upped specs . I watched Netflix, browse, do some spreadsheets. BUT, Best But this week has all MacBooks $400. I figured getting the $2400 Pro knocked down to $2000, and no interest for 18 months..spreading that extra $300 over a year and a half isn’t a big deal. It’s worth the extra money
I still use an i3 MacBook Air from 2020. This thing was hitting the stratosphere while watching this video, will definitely be upgrading to a 14 inch simply due to personal preference. I’ll get the m3 though, still think I can wrangle 1 last year with this one.
Good point of view.
I have both, it's pretty much the same thing. But the advantage is on the screen side for the 14 Pro. In addition, we install a third-party application called Vivid and this keep the nits at 1000! This application does not work on the M2 air because of its LED screen.
How's the battery life on the m1 pro? Does it really doe after 4 hours of heavy usage?
I'm very happy with my M2 16gb 512gb xD. Since I don't use it for heavy task everything's cool and fast. And light. I use it like 2 days without charging x.x
One thing some of these videos made me realize is that rendering speeds are only a small percentage of the time we spend on creating a video project. Majority of the time we use are spent on putting the timeline together. So one thing users should look out for is the editing experience. You can finish a project faster if the software provides you a great and smooth editing experience.
What software would you recommend. Currently on davinci resolve and really like it but people that use final cut promise its faster
@@truckerstruckingwithtrucks522 Final Cut's a no-brainer as it is fully Apple-optimized. Da Vinci Resolve is great too! If i'm not mistaken, it performs better than Adobe Premiere when operated on Apple Silicon.
So would you say the MBA M2 is as good as for editing as the MBP M1? I am struggling since I need the macbook simply for editing 4k videos and programming in xcode. I don't know if I will have a huge performance issue with the MBA M2
@@captainallergy3654 best refer to 4k video editing videos around youtube with the M2. It should fly through it easily as the M2 was designed to better cater to multimedia tasks compared to M1. You'll see the M2A struggle when you use animation software or continuous rendering tasks. Those require fans to cool off the chip set.
When we specced the air to 16Gb ram and 512GB ssd, the price gap between the 14inch pro is pretty slim. On the other hand the 14inch has better speaker, better screen yet, it's more potential performance thanks to better cooling system. Extra ports are bonus, so I'd definitely choose the MBP 14 over the MBA unless there is special discount for the MBA.
25% is not too slim
@@denisc.1282 Only 250 AUD difference in Australia.
@@EastWood2004 The price difference is very insignificant in your country! In my city, if both are with base model of CPU/GPU, both 16/512 and both 67w, the price differences is about usd 420. If we add up the Apple care fee to the price, the difference will be about usd 500. In this case, do you think it’s worth paying it or not? Recently I’m considering which to buy.
@@memerf36 so you are paying the premium $500 for mini led, better speaker and better cpu. I am not sure what you would value.
am working on my MacBook Pro 14 with the m1 pro and 1 tb ssd. am producing beats mixing vocals and most time Logic Pro and fl studio both are open and full of lines. just saying the m1 MacBook Pro is a beast. Having it since 6 Months and never heard the fan.
I had the M2 Air specced out near the base model 14 Pro, but eventually traded it in for the 14 Pro. I do a lot of creative work, and though the M2 Air can handle it, I found myself physically leaning in towards the screen more so i can see the timeline; as opposed to just comfortably sitting back with the 14 Pro. For me the 14 size makes a great difference. M2 Air is a beast no doubt, but the extra screen real estate was an essential for creative workflow.
The extra .4 inches?
@@kietay Yup. May not sound like a big difference on paper but in person you notice it.
@@kietay also the pro motion is a once if u use it u can’t go back to 60hz kinda experience.
@@nooneknows19Id say that is the biggest difference. Also the XDR has so much better dynamic range
Not just inches more screen size, it has more resolution you can say 2.5k vs 3.7k resolution on a 14.2 inch
Coming from an M1 Mac mini I’ve upgraded to a 14” M1 Pro 16GB 1TB unit to be more mobile.
As a pro photographer who shoots events (1000-2000 RAW photos edited down to 300-500 finished) and active manager of business
I can’t see myself using the M2 or even M1 MacBook airs to get things done.
The M1 Mac Mini did great but the M1 Pro with 1TB and 32GB RAM (I wish I upgraded) is the move for heavy photographers and people who need efficiency in doing all tasks.
*Showing off the new 1080p web cams*
*Me watching the video in 480p*
I can't wait to get the mbp 14". coming from an early2015 machine, i cannot wait for all that power at my fingertips. gonna try to talk my boss into getting it for me, to do the creative marketing and audio/video for the job.
very nice video, but what about music production?
I already own a 14inch Pro but I think I'm just gonna buy an M2 air at this point. I loved my 2020 M1 Air so much that I gave it to my wife and bought a 14inch Pro. The truth is that, as much as I love my pro and won't be giving it away or selling it, I really miss the portability and battery life of the Air. I'm going to go ahead and buy a midnight M2 Air and if I end up barely touching my 14inch Pro after 3-6 months I may just go ahead and sell it.
I do like to play game on my MacBook tho so I could see that being an issue with the M2 Air and it might sway me to use the pro enough but I really enjoyed how light and portable and robust the old 2020 Air felt to me in comparison to the 14inch Pro. The 14inch pro just feels heavier and more delicate. I'm always worried I'm going to drop it or damage it and don' ever feel like taking it anywhere outside my house.
Max Absolutely you dig it. Is it base Model of MacBook Pro14? Does MacBook Pro 14 base model have no problem for 4k60p editing. Does it? I am in hard decision should I wait for M2 MacBook Pro 14 or buy M1 MacBook Pro 14? please advice me which is better????