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This is where I am at. I’d be happy spending more money on ram and ssd for the m2 air if it means I can come close to matching the m2 pro performance and also have a lighter, smaller machine.
I'm a developer on maxed Air m2. It's very good. I don't need the pro because coding means a bit of spikes of cpu and most of the time just editing text files and browsing
hah then you never worked on a proper big project, where you need to compile thousands lines of code to see any change you do. I used the m1 air and it took me like 40 secs to compile which was unusable af.
@@solidfuel0 true but sometimes someone just throw buggy project like this on you and says fix that and that.. I'm not gonna say that happens regularly but it happened few times
The mic in Air, in every video comparison that I watched, is clearly better, with is pretty weird, but can't deny the huge difference. The audio though, much better in Pro version.
I like the look of that phone case. It's nice to see a company adding something like a stand without blocking MagSafe. As far as the M2, it looks like the Air is still fine for my kid that's off at school. She does not need a powerhouse so just a bump in the hard drive space would be all she needs for an upgrade.
All I need is the base M2 Pro. It’s the perfect laptop for me. The Air doesn’t cut it, although it’s less of a hassle to carry around. The lack of ProMotion 120Hz, miniLED, and two external display support was a dealbreaker.
@@JerrySchulze That constantly being on the back of my mind if I get the 512GB and I don’t mind carrying external SSDs, I just don’t like I’m paying $2,000 when I’m supposed to get the SSD speeds that is intended for the machine. Feels like I’m being poached to be paying more when I don’t have to. I know that it might not be as noticeable in everyday use but I can’t forget about it, when I saw like a few of the videos touching on the subject.
@@JerrySchulze I have no idea about M2 pro 14 inch MBP. At least, for M1 Max MBP, it was terrible, I couldn't focus or look at the screen for a long time. It had both PWM and temporal ditching.
I got myself the 15 Air with 24GB RAM and 256 SSD, the reason why I went with the configuration is cause I use a gaming monitor as a 2nd Monitor display which can use significant energy when I have 2 windows open on an browser so that extra RAM is very useful and there is NO alternatives for extra ram while I do have a 5TB external hard drive which there is many alternatives and having a bigger screen on the MacBook Air for less then 2000 bucks is just insane value. I was thinking at a Pro version at first but just to have the 14 M2 Pro is already 2000 bucks + tax and I don’t really need the HDMI port since I already have a USB Hub, overall I love the portability of the MacBook Air 15 and upgrading it from my Intel 2020 MacBook Air is a huge Win for me! Especially adding the Educational Pricing Discount! 👍
If you are a student that does light coding, video editing, study with ebooks, powerpoints, recorded lessons and zooms calls. I would recommend buying the base m2 air with a samsung t7 SSD. Thats my personal setup and it works amazing
I’m a new business student starting this fall, not sure how much of a load I’ll use but looking for insight. Which would be better? I’ve also heard to steer clear of a MacBook in general
Fans. Everything you pointed out was wonderful- definitely clearly indicated pro is the way you go for me. Memory is big, but more important for me is those fans! Using a 2019 16 pro now and I’ve had to Mount fans around it to keep it cool! Can’t wait to experience the M2 silicon!
Pro is only for content creators! As a developer I’m content with air , I just need more compute and ram for docker . Screen ? Naaah , it’s hooked up to a dual external monitor setup anyway and never was off grid more than 4 hours
Great comparison Jerry, exactly what I was looking for thank you. I just got back from Apple Store looking at the M2 Air but then I noticed the same thing you discussed - once you bumped it up to acceptable specs you got into 14'' pro price range. My needs are very simple. I don't really need Pro capabilities but for a couple bucks more you get more. Apple doesn't make these decisions very easy on us, lol.
i would say try the M2 air with the apps you intend on running, and if you feel like you want to squeeze in a bit more power then you can return it within two weeks and make the upgrade. apple is pretty chill about you trying something and returning it because they want you to find a solution that you love. however, if you need to use two external monitors and want to take advantage of the longevity, the 14 M2 pro will probably hold up for a very long time. :)
I think that the main reason why they're not making it easy is because amateur laptop users will get tricked into buying a product that will not be the best price-quality ratio option and in the process they make more profit.
And you just explained how everyone falls into Apple’s trap. Add a bit more - and then add some more. If they didn’t price ram and ssd upgrade 200 bucks each (which is insane) it wouldn’t be close. We all need to stop being mindless consumers and just buy what you need - sure it’s better, but you didn’t want it in the first place
Technically differences aside (because there's many), I do prefer the look of the MacBook Air's keyboard. It's looks like it's properly integrated into the laptop. Whereas the keyboard on the MacBook Pro looks like it's a separate component to the laptop, being a completely different colour. The look of the keyboard is the last of my problems, but I thought I'd point it out anyway.
Excellent information, Jerry! I'm a causal user as you described in your TH-cam video. At first I was leaning towards the 13' M2 MacBook Air, and I was going to bump the memory up to 16GB and 2GB for the drive, but after watching your video I'm starting to reconsider purchasing the 14" M2 MacBook Pro. This would be my first Mac. All my other laptops are PCs. I think I'm going to visit the Apple Store to get a look at both models before I make a decision.
Thank you for the comparison Jerry! I've been caught between these two for a while, but I think the Pro is better for me. I don't do any crazy development but I'm often in VSCode writing and testing PowerShell and C# code. Even if I wanted to do a M2 Air with 16GB Mem and 512GB SSD, it's still so close to the Pro to just hold out for another month or so, save some money and upgrade
I have a MacBook Air M2 16GB, 1TB that I use for mostly software development, coding, and data analysis. It's fantastic at this. For me portability was a. priority, and I love that I just don't feel it in my backpack.
And if you can wait a year ( for m3 pro) you will get at least 50% more performance with m3 pro and m3 will be between m1 pro and m2 pro ( around 11 k geekbench score)
Hi...Sir for music production i am planing to buy m1 Air But after watching your this video i learn macbook pro is good thanks lot Sir 🤝 😃... And go on more teaching about macbooks 👍
Just Picked up The M2 Pro 14” MacBook Pro today💨 Upgraded from my 2020 M1 which ran my large recording studio like butter” I run a full private studio Apollo X6 Heritage edition Thunderbolt, three audio interface with 6 SHARC DSP chips for UAD unison processing even though universal audio Just announce their plug-ins will run natively without the hardware 😏 but I’ve been running Logic Pro as my main DAW Akai MPC 2.3 Software with my MPC Live 2 & MPC Key61 also OZONE isotope and Native instruments Maschine Software I.E Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt just to name a few Now I had a Choice lastnight to Spend 2K$ on the Mac Studio M1 Ultra or M2 Pro Mini I went with the MacBook Pro M2 Pro as it Beat out the M1 Ultra and base 2019 MAC Studio by miles in many test and came Seconds Behind in other test! I’m not editing Videos I record and Mix” But I still have a 16 Core GPU with the M2 Pro if I want to Edit 4K 8K Also 4 TB 4 Ports and HDMI 2.1 also Wifi6 for Future proof.😎
the air video quietly isn't as good. A little fuzzier. The speakers I felt were louder, but I felt like it caught an echo where the m2 pro didn't. It sounded more like it was more focused on your voice over everything.
I've always had MBP since 2009 and am considering the MBA M2 now because I was thinking of the portability side (1.2kg v 1.6kg) and the cheaper price tag. But I do need 1T HD and 16 Memory. After watching this video decided for me to take the MBP 14 M2. The spiel about having room to grow with MBP did it. I do keep my MBP for 5 yrs and above so I guess the additional $500 is technically $100 a year.
If I bought the MacBook Pro 14 “ base model and I use it for school and casual personal usage (im a nursing student), do you think I will be able to keep it for at least 5 years ?
one hundred percent!! longtime mac user and apple employee here... if youre looking for longevity the 14 pro is the way to go as it is more future proof. you can use multiple screens and render more content at an impressive speed, not to mention it's built like a tank. while the m2 air is great for what most customers are doing, the 14 pro is a huge upgrade especially with the new chip set :)
Im currently typing this from my Macbook Air I bought in 2015 brand new. 8 years later, the laptop still works like new. Defs worth the investment on whichever you choose provided you look after it :)
Hi there - always appreciate content - and this video is great. I own a Mac M2 Max, 32GB etc etc 1TB model - 14 inch. I am a heavy video editor - promise you, I’ve used M2 Air, M1 MBP and M2 Air - you can pretty much do ANYTHING on any of the M chips - the M2 Max is great if you need to turn round LOADS of projects each day and the odd 30 seconds makes a difference. Agree re: HDR point for FCP editors, but you can do 8k if you really want on an air. Nobody needs to do 8K really though other than for trying to be flash. 1080p shot properly is awsome - both are bril. If you have a bit of spare cash, and or you are an idiot who wants the flashy one - knock yourself out - but the M2 Air is great for heavy professional video editors too I think … just adding a thought largely to support by engaging :)
I maxed out the M2 Air for memory and drive and glad that I did as I push my system pretty hard and it a good compliment for size and weight to compliment Studio Ultra-- but I agree if you are getting only one device the refurbished MacBook Pro is a better option if you need more than the base model Air
@@tomfalkon I do not miss the screen. I think if the budget and work Flow fits it I would do the air and the 16 m2. I need the 16 for heavy video and audio and the M2 air fills the airplane and coffee house gap as well as quick office type work or light editing.
M2 pro 14 is a much easier choice then it was with the M1s. With the M1 it was close, but now that the new m2 air has a worse SSD and overheats, the choice is much easier. For a casual users the M1 Air is actually the best choice this year.
I have a mid 2014 Macbook pro , works fine . no deterioration in performance, maybe more noticeable in the speakers . Also , the battery not being as good as it used to be . Worth upgrading ?
That’s what I had… honestly I got the m2 pro base model but I won’t even use all its puissances…. It was soooo much worth the upgrade… from my point of view at least
my best advice is to get a trade-in quote or sell it ASAP if you have all the accessories, (or keep it as a backup laptop) if you do that before the computer gives in you'll get more value than having to sell a tanked macbook for parts (trust me, i learned the hard way!). That way you'll save money initially and upon upgrading, you'll definitely notice the difference and you won't have to worry about your new mac dying on you for a loooong time. If you wait til mid-june-ish, take advantage of the yearly student discount along with the gift card that comes with it, probably the best deal apple gives on new flagship products. you can easily get the education discount online and it will instantly show you how much you can save. hope this helps!
I get that spec’ ing up a MacBook Air comes close to the price of a base model MacBook Pro but what if portability is a major factor for me? I’m a photographer, so Lightroom and photoshop plus some plugins are crucial, but I travel all year long and the laptop is always on my back, combined with a bunch of other gear, so every extra ounce starts to make a difference. With the recent price drops, a 24gb/512ssd m2 air is fairly affordable refurbished. If weight and size are big factors, would a 24/512 m2 air offer similar performance to a 16/512 m2 pro for Lightroom/photoshop? I don’t do video.
Please advise if the Macbook Air M2 will cope with my needs: I am a vocalist, I record vocals to order, so I have up to 40 vocal tracks in one project. I am also starting to learn to write music. Of the programs - the main Logic Pro, maybe sometimes video editing. I have an external ssd too. Which is better: MBA M2 13” 16/512 or MBP M2 14” 16/512? I want to choose what best suits my needs and not overpay for nothing
A question that is rarely asked : does the screen of the Macbook Pro 14 inches (or Pro 16 inches) have less reflections than the Macbook Air (13 or 15 inches) ?
coming off 2+ years of using mba m1, base model been really solid and gets the job done, but I guess my mistake was gettin the base configuration wherein there’s ram usage that sometimes made me wish I got the 16gb ram configuration. so right now, torn between gettin a refurb(or pre owned) m1 pro 14” vs m2 pro 14. both base models seem to fit my workflow for the next 2-3years. operational need is for the following: use digital marketing tools, large data set analysis, photo/video editing, shitload of video call meetings etc
Thanks for this video These 2 systems are close, but your comments about needing to increase the specs to meet more advanced requirements is swaying me toward the 14" MBP.
Here in Mexico, the base model of the MacBook 14" is $2780 USD and the base model of the MacBook Air 13" is $1660 USD, the price gap between them is huge, not to mention the limited SSD size from the air model, and the rumour about the SSD speed issue.
Excellent review! I haven't watched a very simple and clear review in a long time! VERY GOOD. I subscribe to your channel immediately. And by the way, thanks to this review, I made the right choice. Thank you!
don't forget one important difference is the weight, MacAir means lighter weight compare to others, at many product line especially camera lighter weight product need to pay more, you will not complaint the size&weight for MacAir.
@@JerrySchulze I appreciate you letting me know. I am using h.264 for youtube and my 2019 16" macbook pro actually exported it faster than a new m1 pro! Called apple support they said something is wrong, so I returned it. Might try and buy another one and see if the same problem persists.
@@JerrySchulze not really but since I bought mainly just for faster editing / exports I noticed how slow it was right away and thought it was strange after seeing videos like yours here. Was expecting a dramatic improvement. Even Apple support acknowledged something is wrong. Wasted a couple hours on the phone with them with no solution at the end
I need a 15+ screen. I only use my computer for Office/TH-cam/web browsing, at least 12 hours a day. It is not a matter of price, as this my working machine. Should I wait for the Air 15 (16go/1To) or go for the MBP 16 (16go/1To) ? Thx
Can you compare M2 Macbook Pro 13” and M2 Macbook Pro 14”? I’ve gotten my M2 Pro 13” recently and am already regretting it 😢 I need it for drawing and design work, I wanted it to be portable but powerful
Performance wise the m2 pro 13 and m2 air are basically the same. Only in certain sustained performance needs will the 13 pro be better than the m2 air.
@@magneticmoonstone there are a LOT of benefits to the 14 over the 13. Design, screen, performance, more memory (if you didn’t get 16gb). If you can afford it yes. It will last a very long time.
hi!! i'd like to get some second opinions from you guys. i've had my mba m1 256gb for almost two years and it has served me incredibly well. i sold my 2016 pro to get it and it was a big upgrade. right now, i am employed with apple so i would like to take advantage of the savings and might jump the gun with the M2 Pro 14. While the M2 air is ridiculously light and fast, I think I might like the dual monitors and the extra horsepower of the 14 inch pro. the real question is, how does it compare to the M1 pro 14? what are the real improvements and selling points? is the SSD speed that detrimental for someone who works on music and visuals? and more importantly, how do i make this sound like the best computer ever for potential customers? thanks :-)!!
It's not even a competition. If you are even considering the M2 air just get the 14 pro. If you don't need all the power just get the M1 air (YES, M1) instead of either. Literally no good reason to get ANY M2 model. this is why Apple stopped manufacturing them, they aren't worth the price increase when M1 is still really freaking good. M2 was never even intended to exist. The M3 with smaller silicon was delayed and delayed and delayed so they just jacked up the M1 slightly and released it as an M2. That's it. it is and has always been a stop gap until the production of M3 can be ramped up
Helpful video. What about the difference with the Macbook Pro M2 13 and 14???? Is it just size??? I always like bigger (I used to have a 17 inch macbook pro) . But price is an issue. I need lots of Ram due to my using so many tabs. I am 70 and am doing content creation videos.....
The 13 is an M2 instead of m2 pro, touchbar , older design, no MagSafe, thunderbolt 3 instead of TB4, 60hz display, 500 nits. The 14 as a whole is a way better computer. But, if you don’t need the power and you are fine without all the extra features then the 13 will work just fine if you spec up to 16 or 24gb memory.
The 14" gets way too hot so they had to throttle the heck out of it. So sadly, unless your reviewing the 16" than this performance comparison is less meaningful.
@@OldAussieAds Yes, I mean the MBP unfortunately. Yes, the throttling is very bad, there are a few videos about this but this is one of the best: th-cam.com/video/wakmaa5_GQk/w-d-xo.html It's substantial as you will see. If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, you can go straight to the conclusion. This video inspirted me upgrade to the 16" even though I am a digital nomad.
Thank you for this comparison. I am by no means a "pro" user, however, I do desire & would get use out of the ports & because I hang onto my tech for a long time (the machine I am typing this on is running on 4 GB of PC Ram) I would be upgrading the MBA if I went with it to 16 GB Ram & 2 TB storage, not accounting for the cost of a dock for additional ports, so for me, the 14" Macbook Pro is the way to go.
Yep I can see that for professional work. Most home users do not use multiple displays. I like to have the laptop open in front of me with a bigger display behind.
@@JerrySchulze thanks for the video. It helped me decide to buy the mbp 2pro base model! Will get it tomorrow! Should be a decent upgrade from my 2018 intel 13”mbpro!
Hi Jerry would really appreciate your feedback 😊 I’m beginner in coding what would be best for me M1 Pro base model with 16gb/512gb or M2 pro base model with 1TB ssd? Coding being cpu intensive which one will I benefit from? Will M2 thermal throttle for me? Or is MacBook air m1 with 16gb ram with 512gb sufficient? Cheers
I haven’t used Apple products since 2012 and I honestly haven’t missed them at all. But with this new M2 Pro and M2 Max chip I might have to pick one up.
Based on this, doing a lot of writing, using Notion and web-based apps for posting content, the Air will still be great for me, and that's coming from a 2015 MacBook Pro,. I still will upgrade the M2 Air to a 16gb and 512 GB storage, for resale value and storage. Practically no one will want to buy my 2015 pro.
@@JerrySchulze with 16gb? Should I go with 24? Actually I I'have an m2 pro 14 and I want to change it for an air because it is more easy to carry with me and I prefer the keyboard feeling on the Mba.
@@rakoksy I don’t think the memory matters for that maybe I am just doing something very wrong. I get the problem on an M1/2 Max with 32gb. 24 will get you by longer. I would just sell the old one on eBay and get a couple hundred bucks for it.
Hey, really nice video. I’m a long time Windows user that’s looking to take the plunge into the MacBook pool. Been looking at the MacBook Pro M2 Pro base model or a MacBook Air M2 with 16GB memory upgrade and can’t really make up my mind. My use cases for these machines would be surfing, TH-cam, some photo and video editing of vacation material shot on a iPhone and perhaps some gaming (I have a few Windows games that apparently could work even on these machines). Currently I can find a MacBook Pro 14” M2 Pro base model for $2495 or a MacBook Air M2 16GB/256GB for $1800 (converted from SEK). So anyone with some good advice on which of these I should choose? Thankful for any help 😊
I am getting a 32g 512 14pro and is not happy with the slower ssd but I guess I am fine with it. Ups shipment says it will arrive tomorrow, so I will have a look on it. I just hope this machine can be used for at least four years. Also I am a bit interested in blender and photoshop, so I guess I will get a external drive, which is more affordable option for me.(I just don’t want to wait for 20 days to wait for a up graded version of 1t storage
What a dilema 😅.. I’m a full time mom right now so I guess I need a computer for the basic stuff however I do have 2 preteen’s and I have the feeling they will be using my future laptop.. i like the Air M2 but i would love a bigger screen size and I was just thinking to buy the Pro 14” just for the size of the screen but the price for that size 😰😓 it’s a huge difference money 💴 wise. So if I get the 14” pro.. do you think I need to upgrade de GB - memory? Would it last longer my computer? I don’t see my self buying or trading a new computer for a long time 🙁
For your kids, I don’t expect they will be trying to game with this so you prob don’t need anything crazy. I would recommend 16gb and 512 at least if you plan on keeping for more than a year or 2. At that point you are close to the M1 Pro which you can get on sale with link in the description or check Apple refurb. Good luck!
I agree with Jerry - Get the MacBook Air with 16GB unified memory and 512GB storage. The MacBook Air has a 13.6" screen. You'll barely notice the 0.4" difference. Unless you're a creative professional, you don't need the power of the MacBook Pro 14". The MacBook Air is no slouch when it comes to performance. It will be an excellent computer. Just don't get the black unless you like the look of your fingerprints.
@@drbenirusani I don’t know the current price difference between the two. But unless it’s small (it never is with Apple), or money is no object, I’d go for the lesser option.
Thanks Jerry for posting top mac content. I had bought m2 air base model 20 days back. I do run in to yellow memory zones sometimes during but experience no slowdowns(flawless) as yet in my workflow. Buyer's remorse kicking in and wanting the PRO(14 m1) now..Yikes !!
Back when the 2020 iMacs came out I had just passed the return period for my refurb 2019 iMac. I called apple and explained that the new systems just came out and they created a return for me. I was able to send it back and get the new one. Worth a shot but I would do it before 30 days.
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In the price difference, one should also consider the additional USB-C slot, the SD card slot and HDMI slot in the MacBook Pro.
Exactly
And that dazzling display + 2 heat fans + speakers.
You can buy external slots for like $100 and tell me how often you use your sd card slot
I think portability is a huge factor for some and the Pro is definitely bulkier and thicker than the Air in person (more so than on paper).
This is where I am at. I’d be happy spending more money on ram and ssd for the m2 air if it means I can come close to matching the m2 pro performance and also have a lighter, smaller machine.
I'm a developer on maxed Air m2. It's very good. I don't need the pro because coding means a bit of spikes of cpu and most of the time just editing text files and browsing
Since your air is maxed couldn't you just get the equivalent on the pro?
And you'd have better cooling too
@@tonasaso9020 cooling means fan noise and dust gets in and then it's worse cooling over the years
hah then you never worked on a proper big project, where you need to compile thousands lines of code to see any change you do. I used the m1 air and it took me like 40 secs to compile which was unusable af.
@dominikklon1985 in this case, your project needs refactoring
@@solidfuel0 true but sometimes someone just throw buggy project like this on you and says fix that and that.. I'm not gonna say that happens regularly but it happened few times
The mic in Air, in every video comparison that I watched, is clearly better, with is pretty weird, but can't deny the huge difference. The audio though, much better in Pro version.
I like the look of that phone case. It's nice to see a company adding something like a stand without blocking MagSafe.
As far as the M2, it looks like the Air is still fine for my kid that's off at school. She does not need a powerhouse so just a bump in the hard drive space would be all she needs for an upgrade.
Sounds totally reasonable. I also gave my kid an 8gb machine for school.
All I need is the base M2 Pro. It’s the perfect laptop for me. The Air doesn’t cut it, although it’s less of a hassle to carry around. The lack of ProMotion 120Hz, miniLED, and two external display support was a dealbreaker.
Are you getting one?
@@JerrySchulze Yeah. Currently on the fence between 512GB and 1TB.
The SSDs are slower on the base model, for $2,000 it’s insane to me…
what's the most stressful thing you do on it?
@@JerrySchulze That constantly being on the back of my mind if I get the 512GB and I don’t mind carrying external SSDs, I just don’t like I’m paying $2,000 when I’m supposed to get the SSD speeds that is intended for the machine. Feels like I’m being poached to be paying more when I don’t have to. I know that it might not be as noticeable in everyday use but I can’t forget about it, when I saw like a few of the videos touching on the subject.
@@RealJoseph123 any closer to a decision? I’m in the same position.
Very simple choice for me: M2 MBA, no PWM, no temporal ditching for simulating 10-bit depth color. For the sake of my eyes.
Great point. I see the 14 pro has done something to lessen that, do you have issues with it?
@@JerrySchulze I have no idea about M2 pro 14 inch MBP. At least, for M1 Max MBP, it was terrible, I couldn't focus or look at the screen for a long time. It had both PWM and temporal ditching.
I got myself the 15 Air with 24GB RAM and 256 SSD, the reason why I went with the configuration is cause I use a gaming monitor as a 2nd Monitor display which can use significant energy when I have 2 windows open on an browser so that extra RAM is very useful and there is NO alternatives for extra ram while I do have a 5TB external hard drive which there is many alternatives and having a bigger screen on the MacBook Air for less then 2000 bucks is just insane value. I was thinking at a Pro version at first but just to have the 14 M2 Pro is already 2000 bucks + tax and I don’t really need the HDMI port since I already have a USB Hub, overall I love the portability of the MacBook Air 15 and upgrading it from my Intel 2020 MacBook Air is a huge Win for me! Especially adding the Educational Pricing Discount! 👍
If you are a student that does light coding, video editing, study with ebooks, powerpoints, recorded lessons and zooms calls. I would recommend buying the base m2 air with a samsung t7 SSD. Thats my personal setup and it works amazing
I’m a new business student starting this fall, not sure how much of a load I’ll use but looking for insight. Which would be better? I’ve also heard to steer clear of a MacBook in general
Fans. Everything you pointed out was wonderful- definitely clearly indicated pro is the way you go for me. Memory is big, but more important for me is those fans!
Using a 2019 16 pro now and I’ve had to Mount fans around it to keep it cool!
Can’t wait to experience the M2 silicon!
I had a 2019 16 and it is night and day difference. You do not hear the fans. or feel the same heat.
@@JerrySchulze do you know Dylan? the MacWhisperer? Another great dude teaching some basic apples...
Pro is only for content creators! As a developer I’m content with air , I just need more compute and ram for docker . Screen ? Naaah , it’s hooked up to a dual external monitor setup anyway and never was off grid more than 4 hours
With my eyes, both the image and sound are noticeably superior on the Pro. Thanks for this comparison!
thanks for watching!
You must share with us how you used your eyes to assess the sound.
Great comparison Jerry, exactly what I was looking for thank you. I just got back from Apple Store looking at the M2 Air but then I noticed the same thing you discussed - once you bumped it up to acceptable specs you got into 14'' pro price range. My needs are very simple. I don't really need Pro capabilities but for a couple bucks more you get more. Apple doesn't make these decisions very easy on us, lol.
i would say try the M2 air with the apps you intend on running, and if you feel like you want to squeeze in a bit more power then you can return it within two weeks and make the upgrade. apple is pretty chill about you trying something and returning it because they want you to find a solution that you love. however, if you need to use two external monitors and want to take advantage of the longevity, the 14 M2 pro will probably hold up for a very long time. :)
No fan has advantage of zero noise and no dust inside... lighter too. Air (m2) has been $1000 2x recently at best buy.
that's the point of the line-up, you always end up spending more
I think that the main reason why they're not making it easy is because amateur laptop users will get tricked into buying a product that will not be the best price-quality ratio option and in the process they make more profit.
And you just explained how everyone falls into Apple’s trap.
Add a bit more - and then add some more.
If they didn’t price ram and ssd upgrade 200 bucks each (which is insane) it wouldn’t be close.
We all need to stop being mindless consumers and just buy what you need - sure it’s better, but you didn’t want it in the first place
Technically differences aside (because there's many), I do prefer the look of the MacBook Air's keyboard. It's looks like it's properly integrated into the laptop. Whereas the keyboard on the MacBook Pro looks like it's a separate component to the laptop, being a completely different colour. The look of the keyboard is the last of my problems, but I thought I'd point it out anyway.
*Technical
@@Captain-J-Amadaeus Sorry. Either that was auto correct from my phone or auto correct from my brain.
@@OldAussieAdsthe black keyboard on the pro looks so much better
16” M2 MBP and a M2 iPad Pro 12.9” is the best combo. 14” MBP is warmer due to smaller fans.
Excellent information, Jerry! I'm a causal user as you described in your TH-cam video. At first I was leaning towards the 13' M2 MacBook Air, and I was going to bump the memory up to 16GB and 2GB for the drive, but after watching your video I'm starting to reconsider purchasing the 14" M2 MacBook Pro. This would be my first Mac. All my other laptops are PCs. I think I'm going to visit the Apple Store to get a look at both models before I make a decision.
Was air user for the last 10 years and finally switched to this exact model 14" mbp. Just a superior sound compared with air is worth the upgrade.
Very cool!
Thank you for the comparison Jerry! I've been caught between these two for a while, but I think the Pro is better for me. I don't do any crazy development but I'm often in VSCode writing and testing PowerShell and C# code. Even if I wanted to do a M2 Air with 16GB Mem and 512GB SSD, it's still so close to the Pro to just hold out for another month or so, save some money and upgrade
I have a MacBook Air M2 16GB, 1TB that I use for mostly software development, coding, and data analysis. It's fantastic at this. For me portability was a. priority, and I love that I just don't feel it in my backpack.
And if you can wait a year ( for m3 pro) you will get at least 50% more performance with m3 pro and m3 will be between m1 pro and m2 pro ( around 11 k geekbench score)
I’m a casual user who bought M1 16” release day for SCREEN SIZE ONLY. However, the CHUNK is real. Def no one-hander 😊
Great point that some people just prefer a larger screen.
The MBA mics sounded a lot better. Thinner and crispier is better than lower and fuller when on Zoom calls.
Great video! Love the way you contrasted the differences between the Air and the Pro. Keep it up.
Thanks a ton!
great review! for me weight was a big factor so i ended up upgrading the Air spec, but otherwise the 14 pro is probably more value for money
If you think .8 of a pound is alot maybe you should go and exercise bud
Hi...Sir for music production i am planing to buy m1 Air But after watching your this video i learn macbook pro is good thanks lot Sir 🤝 😃... And go on more teaching about macbooks 👍
Nice comparison. Very helpful
Glad you liked it
Just Picked up The M2 Pro 14” MacBook Pro today💨 Upgraded from my 2020 M1 which ran my large recording studio like butter” I run a full private studio Apollo X6 Heritage edition Thunderbolt, three audio interface with 6 SHARC DSP chips for UAD unison processing even though universal audio Just announce their plug-ins will run natively without the hardware 😏 but I’ve been running Logic Pro as my main DAW Akai MPC 2.3 Software with my MPC Live 2 & MPC Key61 also OZONE isotope and Native instruments Maschine Software I.E Komplete Kontrol and Kontakt just to name a few Now I had a Choice lastnight to Spend 2K$ on the Mac Studio M1 Ultra or M2 Pro Mini I went with the MacBook Pro M2 Pro as it Beat out the M1 Ultra and base 2019 MAC Studio by miles in many test and came Seconds Behind in other test! I’m not editing Videos I record and Mix” But I still have a 16 Core GPU with the M2 Pro if I want to Edit 4K 8K Also 4 TB 4 Ports and HDMI 2.1 also Wifi6 for Future proof.😎
very cool!
the air video quietly isn't as good. A little fuzzier. The speakers I felt were louder, but I felt like it caught an echo where the m2 pro didn't. It sounded more like it was more focused on your voice over everything.
I've always had MBP since 2009 and am considering the MBA M2 now because I was thinking of the portability side (1.2kg v 1.6kg) and the cheaper price tag. But I do need 1T HD and 16 Memory. After watching this video decided for me to take the MBP 14 M2. The spiel about having room to grow with MBP did it. I do keep my MBP for 5 yrs and above so I guess the additional $500 is technically $100 a year.
If I bought the MacBook Pro 14 “ base model and I use it for school and casual personal usage (im a nursing student), do you think I will be able to keep it for at least 5 years ?
yes!
one hundred percent!! longtime mac user and apple employee here... if youre looking for longevity the 14 pro is the way to go as it is more future proof. you can use multiple screens and render more content at an impressive speed, not to mention it's built like a tank. while the m2 air is great for what most customers are doing, the 14 pro is a huge upgrade especially with the new chip set :)
Im currently typing this from my Macbook Air I bought in 2015 brand new. 8 years later, the laptop still works like new. Defs worth the investment on whichever you choose provided you look after it :)
I like the air cause its great for home and travel. The 14 and 16 are heavy for travel.
Ill wait for the M3 Pro
What do you have now?
Hi there - always appreciate content - and this video is great. I own a Mac M2 Max, 32GB etc etc 1TB model - 14 inch. I am a heavy video editor - promise you, I’ve used M2 Air, M1 MBP and M2 Air - you can pretty much do ANYTHING on any of the M chips - the M2 Max is great if you need to turn round LOADS of projects each day and the odd 30 seconds makes a difference. Agree re: HDR point for FCP editors, but you can do 8k if you really want on an air. Nobody needs to do 8K really though other than for trying to be flash. 1080p shot properly is awsome - both are bril. If you have a bit of spare cash, and or you are an idiot who wants the flashy one - knock yourself out - but the M2 Air is great for heavy professional video editors too I think … just adding a thought largely to support by engaging :)
Thank you for the comparison Jerry. In my cuntry it very hot temperature and sometime I am not in temperature room. Then I like a fan.
Should i wait for the m3 chip or should i buy the macbook air m2
Do you need a computer now? if so get one and you will be happy. I wouldn't expect an M3 for at least 9 months, probably longer.
This was a great comparison video. Great content and informative.
I want an Air with a larger screen 15" or 16" and I'm sold. For now, still waiting ...
Very very good content. Thank you so much❤.
You're most welcome!
Thank you so much with your content and I got enlightened which one to buy ..
I maxed out the M2 Air for memory and drive and glad that I did as I push my system pretty hard and it a good compliment for size and weight to compliment Studio Ultra-- but I agree if you are getting only one device the refurbished MacBook Pro is a better option if you need more than the base model Air
@@tomfalkon I do not miss the screen. I think if the budget and work
Flow fits it I would do the air and the 16 m2. I need the 16 for heavy video and audio and the M2 air fills the airplane and coffee house gap as well as quick office type work or light editing.
@@chicagobob thanks!
Do you know why the camera doesn’t look as good on the air? I noticed the same thing comparing my air M2 and pro.
Which is better for music production? I need a good CPU (GPU not really a thing I care about)
M2 pro 14 is a much easier choice then it was with the M1s. With the M1 it was close, but now that the new m2 air has a worse SSD and overheats, the choice is much easier. For a casual users the M1 Air is actually the best choice this year.
Agree on the M1 for same reasons as m2 air.
I have a mid 2014 Macbook pro , works fine . no deterioration in performance, maybe more noticeable in the speakers . Also , the battery not being as good as it used to be . Worth upgrading ?
That’s what I had… honestly I got the m2 pro base model but I won’t even use all its puissances…. It was soooo much worth the upgrade… from my point of view at least
Absolutely! huuuuge upgrade and you will love it!
my best advice is to get a trade-in quote or sell it ASAP if you have all the accessories, (or keep it as a backup laptop) if you do that before the computer gives in you'll get more value than having to sell a tanked macbook for parts (trust me, i learned the hard way!). That way you'll save money initially and upon upgrading, you'll definitely notice the difference and you won't have to worry about your new mac dying on you for a loooong time. If you wait til mid-june-ish, take advantage of the yearly student discount along with the gift card that comes with it, probably the best deal apple gives on new flagship products. you can easily get the education discount online and it will instantly show you how much you can save. hope this helps!
@@nes420 I will keep my computer because I want to send it to Colombia but I got a student discount on the 14” MacBook Pro base model..
Really helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!
I get that spec’ ing up a MacBook Air comes close to the price of a base model MacBook Pro but what if portability is a major factor for me? I’m a photographer, so Lightroom and photoshop plus some plugins are crucial, but I travel all year long and the laptop is always on my back, combined with a bunch of other gear, so every extra ounce starts to make a difference. With the recent price drops, a 24gb/512ssd m2 air is fairly affordable refurbished. If weight and size are big factors, would a 24/512 m2 air offer similar performance to a 16/512 m2 pro for Lightroom/photoshop? I don’t do video.
Yep if size and weight is most important I think you will be fine with a specd up air.
@@JerrySchulze awesome. Thanks!
Please advise if the Macbook Air M2 will cope with my needs: I am a vocalist, I record vocals to order, so I have up to 40 vocal tracks in one project. I am also starting to learn to write music. Of the programs - the main Logic Pro, maybe sometimes video editing. I have an external ssd too.
Which is better: MBA M2 13” 16/512 or MBP M2 14” 16/512?
I want to choose what best suits my needs and not overpay for nothing
I mean exports are great but how is the timeline and scrubbing and effects ?
So smooth 98% of the time with FCP. With Premiere and same footage about 80%.
Amazing content. Keep it up @Jerry
Thanks, will do!
A question that is rarely asked : does the screen of the Macbook Pro 14 inches (or Pro 16 inches) have less reflections than the Macbook Air (13 or 15 inches) ?
I don't believe so. They are both glass with whatever anti-glare properties Apple adds.
coming off 2+ years of using mba m1, base model
been really solid and gets the job done, but I guess my mistake was gettin the base configuration wherein there’s ram usage that sometimes made me wish I got the 16gb ram configuration.
so right now, torn between gettin a refurb(or pre owned) m1 pro 14” vs m2 pro 14. both base models seem to fit my workflow for the next 2-3years.
operational need is for the following: use digital marketing tools, large data set analysis, photo/video editing, shitload of video call meetings etc
I would say get an M1 Pro on sale or refurb and save the cash it it doesn't matter.
@@JerrySchulze yeah I am 60:40 right now, 60 being on an m1pro 14” 40 on an m2pro 14”
decisions decidions
I wish someone would spec up the Air to the same ram/storage and do the comparisons. If I spec both to 16gig and same storage it's a £400 delta fyi.
Can you please tell me your M1 pro 14" battery cycle and health? I think mine is draining very fast. Please reply.....
Seems like a Pro with an M1 Max could be a good value now. Do you agree Jerry?
Totally!
I've seen many videos about this topic and this is the best one! I need the M2 Pro
Awesome, thank you!
Hello Jerry, to make upscalling video AI in 1080p or 4k, wich one do you recommand please ?
Love this review, thanks
Thanks for this video These 2 systems are close, but your comments about needing to increase the specs to meet more advanced requirements is swaying me toward the 14" MBP.
Here in Mexico, the base model of the MacBook 14" is $2780 USD and the base model of the MacBook Air 13" is $1660 USD, the price gap between them is huge, not to mention the limited SSD size from the air model, and the rumour about the SSD speed issue.
Excellent review! I haven't watched a very simple and clear review in a long time! VERY GOOD.
I subscribe to your channel immediately.
And by the way, thanks to this review, I made the right choice. Thank you!
don't forget one important difference is the weight, MacAir means lighter weight compare to others, at many product line especially camera lighter weight product need to pay more, you will not complaint the size&weight for MacAir.
Wished you would have mentioned microsoft suite, or iwork: keynotes, numbers, and pages for performance on MBA M2
thank you❤
What are your export settings for FCPX? I exports on my m1 pro are taking forever
For this test I do Apple devices better quality and 4k
@@JerrySchulze I appreciate you letting me know. I am using h.264 for youtube and my 2019 16" macbook pro actually exported it faster than a new m1 pro! Called apple support they said something is wrong, so I returned it. Might try and buy another one and see if the same problem persists.
@@MichaelBordenaro weird. Did you see other performance issues?
@@JerrySchulze not really but since I bought mainly just for faster editing / exports I noticed how slow it was right away and thought it was strange after seeing videos like yours here. Was expecting a dramatic improvement. Even Apple support acknowledged something is wrong. Wasted a couple hours on the phone with them with no solution at the end
Great video!
Thanks!
I need a 15+ screen. I only use my computer for Office/TH-cam/web browsing, at least 12 hours a day. It is not a matter of price, as this my working machine. Should I wait for the Air 15 (16go/1To) or go for the MBP 16 (16go/1To) ?
Thx
Can you compare M2 Macbook Pro 13” and M2 Macbook Pro 14”? I’ve gotten my M2 Pro 13” recently and am already regretting it 😢 I need it for drawing and design work, I wanted it to be portable but powerful
Performance wise the m2 pro 13 and m2 air are basically the same. Only in certain sustained performance needs will the 13 pro be better than the m2 air.
@@JerrySchulze would it be better to return it and get M1 Pro 14” instead?
@@magneticmoonstone there are a LOT of benefits to the 14 over the 13. Design, screen, performance, more memory (if you didn’t get 16gb). If you can afford it yes. It will last a very long time.
@@JerrySchulze thank you soo much!!
hi!! i'd like to get some second opinions from you guys. i've had my mba m1 256gb for almost two years and it has served me incredibly well. i sold my 2016 pro to get it and it was a big upgrade. right now, i am employed with apple so i would like to take advantage of the savings and might jump the gun with the M2 Pro 14. While the M2 air is ridiculously light and fast, I think I might like the dual monitors and the extra horsepower of the 14 inch pro. the real question is, how does it compare to the M1 pro 14? what are the real improvements and selling points? is the SSD speed that detrimental for someone who works on music and visuals? and more importantly, how do i make this sound like the best computer ever for potential customers?
thanks :-)!!
M2 max definitely has better chip and future proofing than your M1 max.
It's not even a competition. If you are even considering the M2 air just get the 14 pro. If you don't need all the power just get the M1 air (YES, M1) instead of either. Literally no good reason to get ANY M2 model. this is why Apple stopped manufacturing them, they aren't worth the price increase when M1 is still really freaking good. M2 was never even intended to exist. The M3 with smaller silicon was delayed and delayed and delayed so they just jacked up the M1 slightly and released it as an M2. That's it. it is and has always been a stop gap until the production of M3 can be ramped up
Best comparison on TH-cam
Helpful video. What about the difference with the Macbook Pro M2 13 and 14???? Is it just size??? I always like bigger (I used to have a 17 inch macbook pro) . But price is an issue. I need lots of Ram due to my using so many tabs. I am 70 and am doing content creation videos.....
The 13 is an M2 instead of m2 pro, touchbar , older design, no MagSafe, thunderbolt 3 instead of TB4, 60hz display, 500 nits. The 14 as a whole is a way better computer. But, if you don’t need the power and you are fine without all the extra features then the 13 will work just fine if you spec up to 16 or 24gb memory.
Also, I ran just fine for a year on the M1 13.
definitely MacBook Air for students, light and powerful for video streaming and Microsoft word
MacBook Air 15 inch 16 gb and 512 gb ssd ?
No comments? Love your editing...hope you get more
Just posted! Thanks so much.
Thanks for this comparison. Both are great machines for different purposes, and beautiful in silver.
I totally agree!
I’m pretty sure the m2 max only has 1 media engine now, right?
No, Apple made a mistake on the tech specs page but that has been fixed.
Hello Jerry, how many MacBook do you have? 😅😅😅
The 14" gets way too hot so they had to throttle the heck out of it. So sadly, unless your reviewing the 16" than this performance comparison is less meaningful.
Double checking you mean the MBP 14" and not the MBA. The MBP 14" has active cooling - does it still require throttling?
@@OldAussieAds Yes, I mean the MBP unfortunately. Yes, the throttling is very bad, there are a few videos about this but this is one of the best: th-cam.com/video/wakmaa5_GQk/w-d-xo.html It's substantial as you will see. If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, you can go straight to the conclusion. This video inspirted me upgrade to the 16" even though I am a digital nomad.
What would you suggest for photography Sony a7iii/iv and what would you suggest spec wise
Hi Jerry, I'm an app and web developer, which one do you recommend for this kind of word? I will upgrade from a MBP i7 2019 with 16gb and 256ssd
If you are making money with it go for the Pro, you can get a bit longer out of it.
@@JerrySchulze I’ll use it for work yes. Thanks
Thank you for this comparison. I am by no means a "pro" user, however, I do desire & would get use out of the ports & because I hang onto my tech for a long time (the machine I am typing this on is running on 4 GB of PC Ram) I would be upgrading the MBA if I went with it to 16 GB Ram & 2 TB storage, not accounting for the cost of a dock for additional ports, so for me, the 14" Macbook Pro is the way to go.
Thank you Jerry, I already made a decision, at last!
An important factor is that the M2 Pro can support 2 displays, whereas the Air can only support 1 display. This is a big deal for me.
Yep I can see that for professional work. Most home users do not use multiple displays. I like to have the laptop open in front of me with a bigger display behind.
@@JerrySchulze thanks for the video. It helped me decide to buy the mbp 2pro base model! Will get it tomorrow! Should be a decent upgrade from my 2018 intel 13”mbpro!
@@dackenisking that’s awesome and a nice upgrade!
@@JerrySchulzeme too.
Great video
Thanks!
Hi Jerry would really appreciate your feedback 😊 I’m beginner in coding what would be best for me M1 Pro base model with 16gb/512gb or M2 pro base model with 1TB ssd? Coding being cpu intensive which one will I benefit from? Will M2 thermal throttle for me? Or is MacBook air m1 with 16gb ram with 512gb sufficient? Cheers
MacBook Air M2 16gb ram 1tb hd. (I came from a intel i7 MacBook Pro 2013)
super upgrade!
im a dev, so im moving for a MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro, i have a macbook pro mid 2012, i think i waited enough for the upgrade 😄
Wow! Big upgrade.
I haven’t used Apple products since 2012 and I honestly haven’t missed them at all. But with this new M2 Pro and M2 Max chip I might have to pick one up.
I stopped using Apple stuff for 7 years. The new stuff is just awesome. Mostly.
@@JerrySchulze agreed 👌🏽
Have a 2017 MacBook Air, would getting the m2 pro be worth the upgrade? Lmao I think Ive been due for an upgrade
LOL. YES YES YES YES
Based on this, doing a lot of writing, using Notion and web-based apps for posting content, the Air will still be great for me, and that's coming from a 2015 MacBook Pro,. I still will upgrade the M2 Air to a 16gb and 512 GB storage, for resale value and storage. Practically no one will want to buy my 2015 pro.
Man, I wish I could get into Notion but when I create databases with just a couple hundred items it slows to a crawl and is unusable.
@@JerrySchulze with 16gb? Should I go with 24? Actually I I'have an m2 pro 14 and I want to change it for an air because it is more easy to carry with me and I prefer the keyboard feeling on the Mba.
@@rakoksy I don’t think the memory matters for that maybe I am just doing something very wrong. I get the problem on an M1/2 Max with 32gb. 24 will get you by longer. I would just sell the old one on eBay and get a couple hundred bucks for it.
Ok im going for the macbook pro but should i get the mb pro m1 or the new m2 one? Are they any different?
Hey, really nice video. I’m a long time Windows user that’s looking to take the plunge into the MacBook pool. Been looking at the MacBook Pro M2 Pro base model or a MacBook Air M2 with 16GB memory upgrade and can’t really make up my mind. My use cases for these machines would be surfing, TH-cam, some photo and video editing of vacation material shot on a iPhone and perhaps some gaming (I have a few Windows games that apparently could work even on these machines). Currently I can find a MacBook Pro 14” M2 Pro base model for $2495 or a MacBook Air M2 16GB/256GB for $1800 (converted from SEK). So anyone with some good advice on which of these I should choose? Thankful for any help 😊
We cant get those results on m2 ipads can we?
I don't have one to test.
Probably still take an hour to copy 37gb onto a sandisk 64gb USB 3 memory stick:-( never mention that in these reviews lol.
ya! and it only copies at about 12mb/s to my oldest USB drives with adapters.
I am getting a 32g 512 14pro and is not happy with the slower ssd but I guess I am fine with it. Ups shipment says it will arrive tomorrow, so I will have a look on it. I just hope this machine can be used for at least four years. Also I am a bit interested in blender and photoshop, so I guess I will get a external drive, which is more affordable option for me.(I just don’t want to wait for 20 days to wait for a up graded version of 1t storage
Ya I tried 2tb, 1tb and 512 on the M1s and this time I ordered a 2tb, I think that works best for me.
MacBook Pro 13.3 m2 vs MacBook Air 13.6 m2 is better comparison air 13.6 can’t compete with pro 14
Sadly the Air does not support dual screen. A deal breaker.
Smoking review, man.
What a dilema 😅.. I’m a full time mom right now so I guess I need a computer for the basic stuff however I do have 2 preteen’s and I have the feeling they will be using my future laptop.. i like the Air M2 but i would love a bigger screen size and I was just thinking to buy the Pro 14” just for the size of the screen but the price for that size 😰😓 it’s a huge difference money 💴 wise.
So if I get the 14” pro.. do you think I need to upgrade de GB - memory?
Would it last longer my computer? I don’t see my self buying or trading a new computer for a long time 🙁
For your kids, I don’t expect they will be trying to game with this so you prob don’t need anything crazy. I would recommend 16gb and 512 at least if you plan on keeping for more than a year or 2. At that point you are close to the M1 Pro which you can get on sale with link in the description or check Apple refurb. Good luck!
@@JerrySchulze thank you jerry!! Good point!
I agree with Jerry - Get the MacBook Air with 16GB unified memory and 512GB storage. The MacBook Air has a 13.6" screen. You'll barely notice the 0.4" difference. Unless you're a creative professional, you don't need the power of the MacBook Pro 14". The MacBook Air is no slouch when it comes to performance. It will be an excellent computer. Just don't get the black unless you like the look of your fingerprints.
@@OldAussieAdsthanks I plan to get the M2 MBA 16/512. But can’t decide between the 8 vs 10 GPU, any advice? Just casual user. Not even into gaming 😢😊
@@drbenirusani I don’t know the current price difference between the two. But unless it’s small (it never is with Apple), or money is no object, I’d go for the lesser option.
Get the one with the fan
Why? No iPads or iPhones have died from not having a fan.
Thanks Jerry for posting top mac content. I had bought m2 air base model 20 days back.
I do run in to yellow memory zones sometimes during but experience no slowdowns(flawless) as yet in my workflow. Buyer's remorse kicking in and wanting the PRO(14 m1) now..Yikes !!
Back when the 2020 iMacs came out I had just passed the return period for my refurb 2019 iMac. I called apple and explained that the new systems just came out and they created a return for me. I was able to send it back and get the new one. Worth a shot but I would do it before 30 days.
@@JerrySchulzecool. Altho there is no return window here.. You buy it - You keep it.
@@viveksuryavanshi6165 Oh then if it does what you need I wouldn't worry about it. Worst case you sell it and buy a new one.