Selecting between Apple M1 MacBook Air Vs MacBook Pro in the Apple product has further narrowed down. After using the both M1 chip device of the Apple MacBook you will find out the differences. After the release of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro debate is on the rise. I concentrate and look closely the Apple has kept some features exclusive to the Pro version.
The MacBook with M1 chip Silicon processor is best in the list of MacBooks, so for this purpose, we will talk about the M1 MacBook. The custom Apple Silicon is eventually going down to 16-inch MacBook Pro and other Mac models. So, comparing the M1 chip MacBook Silicon processor will be familiar like the upcoming models of Macs the will be releasing in the future.
The M1 Chip MacBook Processor is the best after its releasing date most people are using the new Mac. If you have the plan to buy one, then the M1 Mac can run iPad Apps. As macOS Big Sur can run iOS 14 Applications, and the same the M1 Mac can run all the iPads Apps.
Specification |
MacBook Air |
MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit with IPS technology 2560x1600p resolution 400 nits brightness The wide color (P3) True Tone technology |
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit with IPS technology 2560x1600p resolution 500 nits brightness Wide Color (P3) True Tone technology |
| Dimensions and Weight | 0.41-1.61 x 30.41 x 21.24cm 1.29Kg (2.8 pounds) |
1.56 x 30.41 x 21.24cm 1.4Kg (3.0 pounds) |
| Operating System | macOS Big Sur | macOS Big Sur |
| CPU and GPU | Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores Up to 8-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine |
Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8GB 16GB |
8GB 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 1TB SSD 2TB SSD |
256GB SSD 512GB SSD 1TB SSD 2TB SSD |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback |
Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Wireless | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports |
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Colors | Silver, Space Grey, Gold | Silver, Space grey |
Design
If we should compare MacBook Air Vs MacBook Pro design, its design is pretty beautiful once if you look at them it will attract you. The MacBook Air is one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks, retaining the sleek note. This version of the MacBook was the first unveiled out of a manila envelope.
The new M1 Mac is made out of recycled aluminum, the MacBook Air’s weight is 1.29Kg (2.8 pounds) and comes in gold, silver, and space grey finishes. If we consider its lightest and thinnest design with the recycled aluminum its weight is of equal size.
Coming to MacBook Pro’s models, it’s slightly on the heavier side, weighing 1.4Kg (3 pounds). The MacBook Pro has a bigger battery, a touch-bar, and a brighter display to count for that weight. The Pro model is the same as MacBook Air, it comes out with aluminum and comes with silver and space grey finishes.
When it comes the difference between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is the keyboard design. The MacBook Air comes with sticks to the conventional function keys, and the MacBook Pro comes with a Multi-functional touch bar.
Display
MacBook Air and MacBook comes with the 13.3-inch Retina (IPS) display, both with a 2560×1600 resolution, wide color (P3), and true tone technology. But the only difference between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is Maximum brightness.
The MacBook Air comes with a 400 nits brightness, and the MacBook Pro Sport comes higher than the MacBook Air. As the MacBook Pro comes with 500 nits brightness, there are no differences if you should use it indoors. For using outdoors therefore you will face the big difference between its brightness display. For example, if you should use it in the sunlight it makes cause lots of differences.
Performance
When it comes to the performance of both machines, there won’t be any difference ship. Because both machine MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is developed with the same M1 Chip Apple Silicon Processor. Taking a view of the above specifications you will find out the differences that the MacBook Air and Pro is having the same specifications. The only change that comes out, is having its weight and brightness. On the other hand, it developed with the same RAM, Storage, Graphics, and other things.
A minor difference between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is that Air comes up with 8-Core GPU, and the Pro one is packing up with 8-Core GPU by default.
The MacBook Pro is having edge processing because it has a fan that can push the Chip further without heating up. I think if you are a graphic designer then the MacBook Pro will help you to have a better result.
Battery & Connectivity
Both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air have powered by the best Battery hardware. MacBook Pro has a bigger battery pack 58.2-Watt-hour, and MacBook Air has a 49.9-Watt-Hour battery. The MacBook Pro’s models have the 61-Watt USB-C charger out in the box. When it comes to battery backup the Pro models have 18 hours of battery up, and the MacBook Air has 20 hours of battery backup.
Both MacBooks have two thunderbolts/ USB 4 Ports and the headphone jack. And both come with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 technology.
Price
The MacBook Pro price starts from $1299, and the MacBook Air price starts from $999. The MacBook Air price is the more affordable side, so much as if you gert MacBook Air with the following specifications, 16GB 512GB variant. For getting the MacBook Air with the best specifications then at least it will cost you up to $100 more. But if you buy the MacBook Pro with the best specifications then it will cover more than $100, as you can get MacBook Air with the best specs.