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I have been using the M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14 inch as my main computer and really enjoy it, but when Apple launched the new M2 MacBook Air, I got to say, that thin lightweight design made my head turn slightly! The question is, is it possible to switch from the M1 Pro MacBook Pro to the M2 MacBook Air, and how do these two Macs compare? Today we’ll look at everything from price, design, display, performance and battery to help you decide which Mac is right for you!
00:00 Specifications
01:20 Design comparison
04:20 Display comparison
05:58 Performance comparison
12:25 Which is best for who?
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@DionMedia Год назад

M2 MacBook Air or M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14 inch? 🤔

@guillandanthony711 Год назад

M1 Pro 14! Cancelled the M2 Air for that. As I already said, they are priced the same with 16 RAM and 512 GB

@parampatel6932 Год назад

M2 MacBook Air, the price difference here in Canada is around $500.

@young1614 Год назад

@@guillandanthony711 M2 air 512/16/8gpu is 400 dollars cheaper than 14 inch pro here in the states.. where do you live where it’s the same price lol?

@slimhim Год назад

If the M2 had an SD card slot I would have been all over it! But with the prices of refurbished MacBook Pros 14 I had to jump on that! 10-core 16-gpu 1tb 16gig for $2050 including AppleCare, couldn’t pass it up!! 😃

@guillandanthony711 Год назад

@@young1614 Germany

@extremelucky1 Год назад

14-inch Pro. Heavier and slightly worse battery, but way better screen, speakers, power, ports etc. Unless you get base M2 Air, get the 14-inch Pro. If you wana save, get M1 Air. Still a great laptop.

@sheylin956 Год назад

Depends on the person

@johnnyn6462 Год назад

I have a full spec'd out M2 MBA midnight and love it. Cost more than the 14" MBP in this video. :)

@extremelucky1 Год назад

@@johnnyn6462 you never owned a 14. Just the 120hz display alone makes it worth it. I’ve owned the M2 Air and the 16-inch m1 Pro

@sheylin956 Год назад

@@extremelucky1 the average consumer wouldn’t notice it that much I’d say. And even then, there is no point in getting 120 hz if all you’re gonna do is web browsing, light workloads, etc which is what the m2 is intended for

@extremelucky1 Год назад

@@sheylin956 120hz is easier on the eyes and reduces eye fatigue. I also have a gaming PC with a 144hz 32-inch monitor and I notice a big difference, way less eye fatigue.

@_connic Год назад

Highly contemplated between the M2 MBA and 14" MBP. Settled on the Macbook Air M2, with 10 core gpu / 16GB Ram / 512GB SSD. Difference is around €200-250. For me it was simple, I wanted a laptop, in my opinion the MBA is more of a laptop than the pro. Laptop provides mobile computing, portability. The air is just better at that. Do i want the better performance of the MBP? Yes. Do i need it? No. But do i need a laptop? Yes. Simple as that.

@blueSMOX Год назад

I'm in the same position. I'm looking for a new laptop for school in September and after upgrading the SSD and ram the price is very similar to the MBP 14. On one side I just need a simple laptop for school but I also would like a better screen and 120hz.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Connic, looking at your considerations you might the right choice in light of your users profile. The M2 Air is a great laptop, that combines high performance with very good portability.

@andrewgrant788 Год назад

In the US the base 14” MBP can cost as little as $1600 which is $100 less than the M2 MBA with your spec. You laptop is a bit more portable but the 14” is cheaper and more powerful.

@Johnmims65 Год назад

@@DionMedia which one should I get ? I’d be getting them from Grover a rent to own company the air would be $89 a month and the pro would be $123 a month. I mainly watch content and want a great quality screen. Which one should I get?

@gustavomontiel6397 Год назад

Was about to purchase MBA M2 16/512. But when got at the same store a new MBP 14 16/512 for the same price as the MBA M2, I decided on the MBP: better laptop overall for my current and future needs but in "portability"... (damn! MBA M2 is still quite tempting! ) However, I can comfortably live with the MBP extra 0.8 lbs (227 g) and 43 mm height.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Gustavo, thanks for sharing your views and congrats on your choice. And yes, both devices are very tempting:)

@frankwhite4157 Год назад

Great video....About 3 weeks ago I bought the 14" M1Pro base in Space Gray. Wasn't 100% happy with my purchase mainly because of the 512 memory and color (my first Space Gray). After watching some of your videos I decided to order the base model with 1TB in SILVER. Now I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase...thank you. Love the Silver and extra memory. My last Apple laptop computer purchase was in 2012 the 15" Mid-2012 MBP unibody spec'ed out with the Matte screen, I hate to retire her 😞she is in mint condition. Please do more videos on your 14" MBP👍.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Frank, thanks for your support and I am glad that my videos contributed to your decision. More videos to come, that is for sure!

@moonflow5133 Год назад

Thanks Dion, your recent videos have helped me in deciding which one to go for! I'm a graphic designer that uses photoshop daily and travels semi-regularly. No more than 15 gb Photoshop files, but I use for 10 hours straight sometimes. I went for the Macbook Air M2 with 512 and 8gb ram. I'm worried that I should have got 16gb ram. Do you think that this laptop will perform long-term for my needs?

@yourspineandbrain4805 Год назад

Return that shiz. Get a M1 pro 14 inch base with 512gb and 16gb and a beautiful screen to see those photos.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for your feedback. Great question. Initially when I ordered I thought that the 8RAM would not be enough. However, the way Apple is organizing its systems, is beyond comparison. Their 8 RAM take you much farther than 8 RAM on not IOS devices. So for photoshop it should be, in my experience, more than adequate. Just upgrade your storage. If you still wish to upgrade RAM as well, then go the M1 Pro. Coming back to your question, I think you should be fine with your specs, with many years to come!

@themisspoppy101 Год назад

This is a great review! Your talking speed is not too fast and you don’t have too much technical terms which really helped me understand the spec differences of the 2 laptops!

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for your kind feedback!

@antoinekamen1056 Год назад

2:57 Hi thanks a lot for this comparison. I m gonna be crazy I m not decided. I love midnight colour but I love also the MacBook Pro keyboard and contrast. Only for the design which one do you prefer ? Thanks

@motobazuka2535 Год назад

I had the midnight m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu on order. Then I saw videos of the m2 air vs M1 pro 14 and saw the better HDR and 120hz screen, better performance, better cooling and better speakers, more ports, so I cancelled my m2 air. I should mention I got $300 off the retail price or the M1 pro 14. I'm in Australia. I don't regret my change in choice. I went into the Apple store and tried both, saw the screen difference and tested both the speakers with the same song. Best decision I made was to swap to the M1 pro 14

@SirD31V1D Год назад

Thanks for this comment! It is helpful.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Moto, thanks for sharing your experience. Makes very much sense!

@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro Год назад

Great review, Dion! Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers from Brazil!

@DionMedia Год назад

Thank you very much for your continued support Eduardo!

@MaiElizabeth Год назад

I prefer less ports because mobility requires minimal design as much as possible. But, one extra port for SD Card slot is forgiven.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Mai, thanks for your comment. I fully see where you're coming from, for a laptop portability is key!

@rootcao1360 Год назад

can you fit two apps side by side comfortably on the 14" M1 Pro? I need to watch lectures while taking notes.

@harshateja2511 Год назад

Hi @Dion , which laptop should be considered for day trading M2 Air or 14" MBP????

@The_Real_A.I. Месяц назад

Great video! Would you recommend an M2 Air with 16GB Ram and 256 SSD or a MBP M1 with 16GB Ram and 512GB SSD? This would be for starting a RU-vid channel.

@13fsteven Год назад

You always have the videos I am looking for when I don’t know what I am looking for hahaha thank you sir!

@DionMedia Год назад

:) and then you buy the device? If so be careful, many more videos to come this year

@dididemoura Год назад

Great work here! thanks for sharing this amazing info. Would you mind sharing what software you use for editing your videos, please? Keep up your great work.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for your compliment. I use Final Cut Pro

@manfredvandoorn8011 Год назад

great comparison, thanks, Dion.

@DionMedia Год назад

Thank you very much Manfred!

@Amcacs5654 Год назад

I have a late 2016 MacBook Pro with touchbar and I’m looking to upgrade. I really want the M2 Air due to its size and portability but I’m afraid it won’t be future proof. I mainly edit in Lightroom and make short videos in Final Cut. Would the base M2 be adequate enough for years to come?

@DionMedia Год назад

should be, just to additional storage

@lowkeygaming4716 Год назад

I've been thinking on which to choose between the 2 but with 16gb 512gb m2 air. The premium stuff that comes along with m1 pro is really nice but I think I will settle with the air to save some money since I don't compile large codebase that's why fans is not really necessary on my usecase.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, seems like a very reasonable consideration!

@Bullsnation6 Год назад

I’m currently rocking out with a 2017 12” MacBook, so to me both of these are way heavier and bigger. I love the portability of the MacBook, but I think I could benefit from the power boost of the  M series chips. I’m in Grad school so I code intensively and run simulations. Any advice would be appreciated.

@yvkio Год назад

id say the m1 air would be a pretty good upgrade for you

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, the 2017 model is a very portable model, but the M2Air or M1 Pro will be huge upgrades from a performance perspective. As you value portability, I would lean towards the M2Air

@k.musitano4754 Год назад

I have the MacBook 12” with 1.4 Ghz i7,16 gb but after I get the Air sold my MacBook right away :) don’t judge before trying

@thomashardy9994 Год назад

This past weekend I found the M1Pro for $1699. I instantly bought it.

@DionMedia Год назад

Great deal! Enjoy 😃

@tavankitsingh Год назад

where????

@roccom.3924 Год назад

Awesome video, Dion! Interestingly, many reviewers say the M2 chip is faster at opening apps and web browsing because it has a higher single core performance; however, it seems with all the other pro features the 14" has (like the much faster SSD) it performances just as well if not better! Let me know what you think!

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Rocco, you bring up an interesting point. In general I can say, based on my testing, that both perform more or less the same, with the exception of the heavier Pro apps, where the M1 Pro is significantly faster

@jc.alamode Год назад

Thank you for this! I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought the m1 14 pro. I was going to get the Air 512gb but with the Pro Display and the SD card slot it just makes it more convenient if I ever want to edit photos on the go. Plus - the 14” display just seems like a pleasure to work on photoshop rather than the 13.6” air Best Buy has the m1 14 for 1599. Just made sense as I want to keep this machine for years to come. 1499 for 512gb m1 (or 1399 at Apple with education discount) It was a tough choice 😅

@Anirudh53615 Год назад

I did exactly the same

@guillandanthony711 Год назад

Thanks for this review!

@DionMedia Год назад

My pleasure! Thanks for your support 😃

@erg1450 Год назад

tried both, kept the 14".....no contest and worth the extra $200

@banmancan1894 7 месяцев назад

The angle of this video is fantastic to really see the form factor between the two computers. I have been researching these two machines recently and watched numerous videos, and no lie, this is the only one where I have felt I can actually appreciate the dimensions between the m1 pro and the m2 air. *(m2 air) how slim I think I look* *(m1 pro) how "slim" I look to everyone else.*

@rahuldeep8501 Год назад

Great video. Very well explained. Must watch before buying any of these or other M2 machine.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Rahul, thanks. Spread the word:)

@CristianSecui 8 месяцев назад

Hi! I’m not decided, i already have Macbook Pro M1 and i have possibility to change with Macbook Air M2, i use every day for a music and video production..

@user-pc5dk7gp4b 6 дней назад

Which one did you go with?

@wyzod_2244 Год назад

Hello Dion, i'm going to uni in software engineering. I'm planning on running vscode on mac. When I went to the apple store, they told me the M2 Macbook Air would overheat while using vscode because of something called bootcamp (a new feature) making windows run at the same time as mac. Is this information true? I'm not sure on what to chose because the difference in price is significative. I'd really appreciate an answer! Thanks.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for the interesting question. Personally I am not familiar with VSCODE, but if it indeed is an intensive program I would lean to the M1Pro.

@waxsta Год назад

Nice video. I have the M1 Pro MBP 14 with 16gb and 1TB, love the hell out of it.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, fully agree

@sebastianespinosa99 Год назад

Curious, you mention the silent performance of the M2 Air, so do you imply that the 14 in can get loud? Even when opening a ton of tabs or watching videos?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Sebastian, that is a great question! Thanks for bringing that up. The fan noise on the M1 Pro 14" is only minimal. Virtually not audible during day to day use (even with many tabs open), only when doing heavier tasks like editing in Final Cut Pro can you hear them kick on. But even then the noise is not an issue, compared to previous MacBook pros that can almost levitate off the table ;) However, while the fans on the M1 Pro 14" are quiet, only the M2 Air is silent. Hope that can help :)

@sebastianespinosa99 Год назад

@@DionMedia I appreciate the response. I'm moving from the intel mac 2020. Hated it! Too loud, too hot always, and oddly uncomfortable in the hands. Deciding between the M2, and M1 Pro.

@DionMedia Год назад

Let me know what you chose. Good luck!!

@joeabouhamad6202 Год назад

I’m really confused about which one should i get for my graphic design major, or should i get a window laptop

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Joe, that is a difficult question indeed. I would choose where you are most comfortable with and also look at your environment at the university. I came from a very much Mac oriented University, so basically had no choice (if I had wanted). When you choose Apple either of the two models would be fine; assuming price plays a role (normally it does :) ) I would go for the M2 Air, also because of its superior battery life

@magnoliei Год назад

Hi! Which configuration do you consider to have the best benefit/price ratio among the following: - MacBook Air M1, 8Gb/256/ 1000$ - MacBook Air M1 16Gb/2TB/ $1570 - MacBook Air M2 8Gb/256/ $1320 - MacBook Air M2 8Gb/512/ $1730 - MacBook Pro 14inch M1Pro 16Gb/512/ $1980 Prices are from Europe. Thanks!

@yasminkhater5646 11 месяцев назад

I’m thinking of getting the M2 air I work as a project manager and my work isn’t that heavy I just use it for a long time so I believe it will be suitable as it’s super expensive where I’m from so I will have to choose something that will actually last 😢

@guillermocastaneda Год назад

Hi Dion! I'm thinking of buying the base model of the 14" M1 Pro, which right now costs €1,992 on Amazon, because if I maximize this model with 1Tb (which I really don't need, because I use an external SSD) and 32Gb of RAM, it would go up from Price up to €3,200. Do you think the base model would serve me for 3/4 years or is it worth the investment to maximize it? Mostly I would use Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Safari with multiple tabs on a daily basis, and occasionally edit photos in Capture One and videos in Final Cut or Premiere. Thanks!

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Guillermo, the way you describe your needs and in light of the huge price difference I would go for the base model with the external SSD

@guillermocastaneda Год назад

@@DionMedia Hi Dion. Yes, surely I will buy the 14" M1 Pro these days, since it continues at €1,992. I think that for my use, professional but not very intense, I will have plenty of performance, since by expanding it the price skyrockets. Air M2 catches my attention for the design, but at the moment when I configure it to my liking, the price is similar or higher than the base M1 Pro. Thanks for the information!

@arjunmodi1558 Год назад

Hi which should I buy for coding and programming languages as University student ? M2 air with 16gb 1tb ssd or m1 pro 512 ssd ?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Arjun, if you can find them for more or less the same price I would go for the M1Pro 512 SSD

@aus10wilhelm Год назад

Hey Dion! I just bought a MBP 14” base model from Best Buy since they have it currently sitting at $400 off! (Huge deal from what I gather) It’s just a personal laptop investment that I’ll use to make music, edit videos, learning to code, etc. Even with all of this - I’ve still been thinkin of maybe “downgrading” to the M2 air! With the reduction in price it seemed like a great deal, but curious to see what you think for someone like me!

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Austin, that is a huge deal. So if I understand well you just bought the MBP14” at a great price, but you are still considering switching it for the M2air? Well, if portability is your main concern the Air is the better option, but looking at your (other) requirements I would lean towards the MBP, especially if you want to learn to code (what in the longer run might require more power). Just my thoughts, let me know what you decide

@aus10wilhelm Год назад

@@DionMedia thank you for the reply!! Your video was super great. Yeah so I got the base model MBP for $1599, but I am still sort of on the fence whether I should swap it for the MBA M2. I do think I am leaning 70/30 towards the MBP however due to the future-proof nature of the build!

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Austin, you will manage:). Strength and wisdom in choosing !

@erwinmiller2839 Год назад

It’s always nice to have a new upgrade

@DionMedia Год назад

Yes!

@Jan-xf8sk Год назад

Dion, have you tried Blender rendering/editing benchmark on these two machines? I am in a kind of dilemma because, speccing both machines the MacBook Air M2 (10-core CPU) and the 14" MacBook Pro M1 Pro (base model 8-core CPU) with the same memory and SSD options (512GB SSD and 16GB Memory) the price difference is extremely close (like, between USD 300-420 in our country.) The MBA M2 is tempting due to its faster single core CPU performance vs. base model M1 Pro chip MBP, more portability, and in some tests, the 10-core M2 even beats the binned 8-core M1 Pro, but the MBP has better features than the Air M2 (skipping the 13" MacBook "Pro" because it shouldn't exist tbh.)

@babu6861 Месяц назад

Which is best for now?? M2 air or m1 pro?

@emmanueldeleon3074 3 месяца назад

Great review! I am using MBP M1 (late 2020). But I am thinking of upgrading either M2 or M3 air. Which ia better for a graduate student?

@DionMedia 3 месяца назад

Thanks. The one you have is a very capable machine and only if you need to substantially improve your workflow I would upgrade, but then preferably to the latest Pro Model, not the M3 air

@emmanueldeleon3074 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@kanishkalad1209 Год назад

Hi! THANKYOU so much for this video I’ve watched multiple videos but i was v confused if I should buy M1 or M2 air I am a 2D animator and use aftereffects, premier pro, photoshop and clip studio paint on a daily basis! I feel confident about buying M1 pro now!! THANKYOU so so much!!

@DionMedia Год назад

Ah, that sounds like a positive comment:). Thanks, was my pleasure and enjoy that great device!

@RavindraSinha Год назад

M2 Air should have been priced at least 25 percent lower than the M1 Pro, the low price gap difference for similar spec config works in favour of the M1 Pro which is clearly the more superior laptop

@NOT_A_TOP_FAN Год назад

Agree. I’m assuming Apple trying to capitalize on early hype profits. Have had the 14” since November and there is absolutely no way the Air should be priced as is. If the only thing someone desires is less weight, then wait to buy this when the hype price comes down.

@michaelmcmillon5933 Год назад

I bought air and exchanged it for the pro, but I think that’s the plan. People will see how much sense it makes to not get a higher spec air because it gets close to M1 pro territory

@muhammadazem3032 Год назад

Thank you , now i just choose witch to buy thanx to u

@DionMedia Год назад

Glad I could help :)

@pubgsolo6709 9 месяцев назад

what does upgrading the ssd means? does that means adding extra or replacing the ssd to the model that you got or is it getting the another new MacBook with higher ssd ?

@DionMedia 9 месяцев назад

Hi, sorry for being late in reacting. Often you can have the MB built to your specifications including the SSD. After purchasing this is not possible and then you need to rely on an external drive.

@quinn9240 Год назад

How does a spec’d out MacBook Pro compare to a spec’d windows? Is the apple m1 peri/max chip just better or is simply a compromise of battery life (for windows). I’m thinking of the new 32gb ram i9 Zenbook because of the touchscreen and better ability to use windows apps but I really like the simplicity and ease of use of apple products.

@quinn9240 Год назад

*m1 pro/m1 max

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Quinn, sorry, I lack enough experience with windows to give an answer that is useful:(

@quinn9240 Год назад

@@DionMedia np, thx anyways!

@HuyNguyen-ll9gz Год назад

I got the 512gb/ 8gb ram M2. Is that enough for programming for a couple of years?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Huy, generally speaking I would see “ yes "

@archstanton9703 Год назад

Clear and concise comparison between the two MacBooks. As soon as I find a good deal on the MBP 14, that’s what I’m going to buy. Cheers!

@DionMedia Год назад

Thank you Arch! Glad my video could help 😃 The MBP 14 is a great choice!

@taesmani Год назад

best buy has it on sale for $200 cheaper

@14andrewsantana Год назад

I was just able to get it for 400 off at Best Buy for the base model M1 14 pro! They’ll probably have more deals on it on Black Friday / cyber Monday!

@taesmani Год назад

@@14andrewsantana that’s when i’m waiting to get it.

@archstanton9703 Год назад

@@14andrewsantana I’m going to wait until then to see if I can find a bargain on a 14” MacBook Pro. Maybe when Apple announces the new 14” MacBooks, the prices will ho down further. Cheers!

@maxit1082 Год назад

Hey friends, do you think the base model of m2 macbook air would be enough for coding or should I upgrade the ram to 16gb. I’m an IT student and I do some tensorflow or pytorch python codes. And the second question is, is it better to upgrade the ram or ssd, due to its slower ssd on the base model? But something that bothers me is the price of MacBook air m2 with 16gb of ram and 512gb of ssd, I could buy a m1 air base model + an iPad air m1 for that pricing. Which one should I go with? The upgraded m2 air Or base model of macbook air + an iPad air.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, this is multi facetted question. I will break it down in parts. I would suggest upgrade storage over RAM, as with Apple’s efficiency 8GB of RAM will get you a very long way. As far as your second question is concerned I would, although the iPad is a very nice and worthy device, in light of your requirements, I would go for the MacBook Air

@insanandabekov240 Год назад

@@DionMedia about 2 weeks ago i purchased air m2 8/512 and after checking out videos where was told that 8gb ram is not enough i got really disappointed and regretting, i am also student (so far not using heavy programs like docker) but you gave priority to storage over ram and i wonder maybe i made not that bad choice?

@CarsTechWood Год назад

I grabbed a M2 air with 512GB and 10-core GPU with 4 charge cycles off Craigslist for $600. It’s a beast

@13hubi13 Год назад

Why are the prices sooo much cheaper in the us, in europe its way more expensive

@darluok23 Год назад

I got a renewed 14” M1 Pro, 10 core CPU 16 core GPU and 1 TB storage for $1,850. The best decision I’ve ever made, this laptop is just incredible. I can’t imagine myself paying more than $1,000 for a normal LCD screen, slower storage, lower quality microphones and less ports. The MacBook Pro is just stunning !

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Nour, good to hear and thanks for sharing

@Collective_Oilers Год назад

What about 13 inch M1 MBP? see one for sale $1200 CDN - worth it over MBA 2?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for your question. My suggestion would be to spend a bit more and go for the MBA 2, that is far superior on the 13 inch M1 MBP both in performance as in display and in design

@arushjain5055 Год назад

can you please provide walpaper link you used in both laptops please ..

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Arush, both wallpapers are from Apple stock wallpapers, which you will find in system preferences under the wall paper settings

@MatchaMusubi Год назад

Thinking of getting the MacBook Pro 14 but I'm scared of the M2 Pro coming out within the year. Great comparison though!

@DionMedia Год назад

Thank you for your comment and support! It's impossible to predict, but I would not expect an M2 Pro until mid 2023 👍

@motobazuka2535 Год назад

The m2 pro 14 may get a price bump, while the M1 pro 14 can be had at a discount if you search around. I just got the M1 pro 14 two days ago. I cancelled my midnight color m2 air 512/16gb 8cpu 10gpu order. The better screen, speakers, more ports, better cooling etc won me over. I tested both in store which sealed the deal

@NOT_A_TOP_FAN Год назад

Have had the 14” pro since November upgraded the CPU and GPU to the next tier and put in 32 ram. I’m a print and graphics professional and have Photoshop and Illustrator open 24/7 with big files…constantly have at least 10 tabs running in the background and have never had any slowdown. Considering the performance of these things, I would t expect a HUGE bump in performance in next chip. I mean, there really is no reason. Even guys using these things and pushing them hard, still have the best laptops they e ever had. I mean, a laptop can only be maximized so far, if the software isn’t also in synch….

@officialNICKFILMS Год назад

the M2 PRO is coming out pretty much before the end of this year in 2022.

@januarycardy Год назад

@@officialNICKFILMS no it’s not.

@k.musitano4754 Год назад

I use to have MacBook 12” MacBook Air M2 is gonna be a perfect replacement for me for mobile use .I hate the looks on the 14” And new 16” models .old school look ,Air looks better

@mikedimond8816 Год назад

If it requires an SD card i don't buy it anymore, almost all content is from a mobile device, now days so just air dropping or Bluetooth to the mac is fine. Id be fine with 1 thunderbolt port for my backup drive, but that will probably be wireless one day anyway.

@Autumncraftz Год назад

I recently had the opportunity to update my computer. The hard decision to make was whether to stick with Microsoft or go to Apple. I love my iPad but I know that isn’t the same as a computer. I decided to stick with dell and went for the Dell xps13. (Not brave enough to take a leap into something I might regret) Watching this I’m not sure I made the right decision 😢 ah well, what are your thoughts Dion between a dell and an Apple Mac?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Rachel, I am not an expert enough to give good advice. I am very happy with my MacBooks over the years, but I know there are good laptops out there (recently I tested the Asus). However, I have not done a comparison between Dell and an Apple Mac, sorry

@charbelmoussallem8745 Год назад

I am going through my first year of computer science in university which one do you recommend

@queendivax Год назад

for computer majors, windows has the most compatibility. so you might want to get a windows PC to pair with the macbook. if you do that, the cheaper macbook air should be just fine

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Charbel, I am sorry, but have no real response to this one. Indeed depends on the requirements of your study. And if you love Mac you can always put windows on them :)

@ezequielmuniz3376 Год назад

Good informative video. I also like how it was edited. A small piece of feed back though: maybe you can establish a short name for each item you’ll be comparing at the beginning of the video. When you hear the phrase “m2 MacBook air … M1 Pro MacBook Pro” almost every other sentence, it gets very repetitive. Or maybe show graphs to make more comparisons at once without verbalizing the models for each. I don’t know, just a thought. Good video nonetheless.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Ezequiel, thanks for your compliment and for the rest of the feedback. I heard this point before and in hindsight I agree, I overdid it a bit :). Starting your own tech channel is a learning process as well and I am grateful for any feedback

@andreerland1804 Год назад

M2 Air is a great Laptop, just not at that price and for those specs

@santyAps05 Год назад

Hey, thanks for the information.. it helps me to decide finally what to buy… keep up the good work.

@parvati-putra Год назад

I want to do coding and software testing should I take M1 pro 14 inch or M2 pro 13 inch

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, both are capable of doing the tasks you mention, with the M2 being more affordable and having an even longer battery life. If you consider other creative work the M1 pro might be more suited (and also has a better display)

@parvati-putra Год назад

@@DionMedia thank you sir

@smileyfurryfriends6837 Год назад

Hello sir I want to know which macbook is good for me…. My usage I will use final cut pro I will use logic pro I will edit videos and make music Then which mac i choose 1) MBA m2 chip 2) MBP M2 chip 3) MBP M1 chip 14 inch Please reply. Thank you

@DionMedia Год назад

As most of your usage requires heavy processing I would recommend the MBP M1 chip 14 inch

@smileyfurryfriends6837 Год назад

@@DionMedia Thank you so much Dion btw I am from INDIA. Have a great day

@a.a.6132 Год назад

The 14 pro is still a better buy even without discount. However, do not rush into buying one unless you really need one.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, that last advice is always sensible!

@stevegamer9906 Год назад

how good will the macbook air 8gb run photoshop and adobe premiere and adobe auditition

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Steve, the Air will run those first two fine; Adobe Audition I am not familiar with. In general, other Apps, that are more heavy will run better on the M1Pro MB Pro

@stevegamer9906 Год назад

@@DionMedia thanks for the reply i decided to go with m1 16gb version to be safe.

@DionMedia Год назад

that indeed is on the safe side! Enjoy

@ItsEzlan Год назад

Never in my life has a coincidence been so apparent 😅

@DionMedia Год назад

@fooltimedaddy Год назад

U need to compare with the m2 512 or 1tb cos the issue with the 256gb is just too obvious.

@louisea308 Год назад

And 16 gb of ram instead of just 8 gb to do a more interesting comparison ^^

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Leonard, I see where you coming from, but I decided to choose the one that most people will consider.

@chrisb3976 Год назад

I would use the macbook pro 14 as the main computer and use the air as a travel computer.

@WidePhotographs Год назад

buy the MacBook Pro 14", it is on sale for $1,599 at Best Buy.

@DionMedia Год назад

that is excellent news!

@AdnanAli-bo2pe 10 месяцев назад

MacBook Pro 14 " vs Macbook Air M2 15" with 16GB/512Gb SSD

@fighterpilot12 Год назад

I think you are overstating the quality of sound from the M2 MacBook Air and understating the quality of sound from the M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch. There is really not "a bit more" about any of this. It's night and day.

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, thanks for sharing. I think the difference is most apparent in the lower frequencies and soundstage, as mentioned in the video. However, compared to say the larger 16" MacBook Pro, the difference is night and day 🙂

@fighterpilot12 Год назад

@@DionMedia Disagree

@fredro833 Год назад

The 14 pro sounds way better

@AmanSharma-zu8il Год назад

As a medical student I'll rather buy macbook air and ipad air or ipad(9gen) in the price of macbook pro and I'll get best of both world and if purchase from apple I'll get student discount and free AirPods its such a great deal to have cheers

@pravinvelmurugan990 Год назад

bro i want a m2 air alternative laptop pls make a video

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Pravin, thanks for your comment. Are you looking for a windows alternative?

@pravinvelmurugan990 Год назад

@@DionMedia yes asus zenbook oled 13 inch with r7 6800u

@pravinvelmurugan990 Год назад

And make a comparison between them

@waxsta Год назад

M1 pro Macbook Pro, sounds funny out loud :D

@DionMedia Год назад

:), that is true, hearing back the video I could have scaled down a bit. Apple is the only company using the word Pro twice for the same product...

@95yashsheel Год назад

Can we run Windows 11 flawlessly on MacBook Pro ?

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Sheel, many years ago I did this and it worked well, but not utterly perfect. I have not tried since, but in itself it is possible. About the level of flawlessness I am not sure, but must be better than years ago.

@mikedubz5576 Год назад

Why would you compared the m2 without the 16gb ram and the minimal 512GB ssd in order to make it Even slightly fare? I mean it made you video a non sense to say the least. Sorry but..........

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Mike, most people decide for the base model, so that was for me the motivation

@kreigerbailey3550 Год назад

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!!!

@DionMedia Год назад

Finally, I was missing Jamaica :)

@jimidasaint Год назад

Did you REALLY need to refer to it as the "M1 Pro MacBook Pro" EVERY time? Was driving me ceeeerrr-azy! The "Pro" or the "Air" would have been perfectly sufficient. Really great review BTW :)

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi Jimi, first of all thank you for your feedback. Yes, in hindsight I could have been a bit less:). Next time!

@Amcacs5654 Год назад

I was thinking the same thing!

@DionMedia Год назад

Ok guys, you made your point:)

@sashagreysfatass8439 Год назад

most underrated tech youtuber tbh

@DionMedia Год назад

Thanks!!

@Robbe1984 Год назад

What about screen resolution? I have no idea what liquid retina xdr means

@DionMedia Год назад

Hi, many do not know either:). It is essentially an Apple thing, also called mini LED technology. The displays that have LIQUID RETINA XDR have better contrast and brightness compared to older backlit and edge-lit LCDs. My suggestion would be just to forget the term and enjoy the display!