It’s difficult to choose between the Apple MacBook Air and Pro because both are amazing computers that are better than ever owing to Apple silicon. Comparing laptops is difficult but necessary since you need to know precisely what each one is capable of before picking which one is best for you. Because of the variety of models offered, the decision has become more difficult. The MacBook Air M1 and the entry-level MacBook Pro M1 were introduced in 2020, yet the M1 processor still provides good performance.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro includes all of the same improvements, as well as a bigger, clearer display and a longer battery life. There’s also the new M2-powered MacBook Pro 13-inch and MacBook Air 2022. Apple is enjoying the benefits of dumping Intel CPUs in favor of its own Apple silicon, and the results are astounding, guaranteeing that all of these laptops make our best laptop list. As we saw in our MacBook Air with M1 and MacBook Pro with M1 reviews, updating these MacBooks with Apple silicon has resulted in astonishing performance and insane battery life. And, as seen by our Apple M2 benchmark testing, the newer CPU outperforms the standard M1.
When deciding between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, here’s everything you need to know to select the best MacBook for you.
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MacBook Air vs Pro: Specs
| MacBook Air (2020) | 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) | 14-inch MacBook Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro | 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) | MacBook Air M2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $999 | $1299 | $1,999 | $2499 | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Screen | 13.3 inches (2560 x 1600) | 13.3 inches (2560 x 1600) | 14.2 inches (3024 x 1964) min-LED | 16.2 inches (3456 x 2234) min-LED | 13.3 inches (2560 x 1600) | 13.6 inches (2560 x 1664) |
| Battery life | 14:41 of web browsing (M1, tested) | Up to 18 hours of video playback (M1, claimed) | 9:31 (Intel, tested) | 16:32 of web browsing (M1, tested) | Up to 20 hours (Apple M1, claimed) | 10:21 (Intel, tested) | 17 hours of video playback (rated) | 21 hours video playback (rated) | 18:20 (tested) | 14:06 (tested) |
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Apple M1 (8-core) | Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max (10-core) | Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
| Graphics | Integrated 7-core M1 GPU | Integrated 8-core GPU | Integrated 7-core M1 GPU | Integrated 8-core GPU | 16-core or 32-core | 16-core or 32-core | Integrated 8-core M2 CPU | Integrated 10-core GPU | Integrated 8-core M2 CPU | Integrated 8-core GPU |
| Storage | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 4TB | 512GB to 8TB | 512GB to 8TB | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 2TB |
| Memory | 8GB, 16GB | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB | 16GG, 32GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 8GB to 24GB | 8GB to 24GB |
| Ports | 2 Thunderbolt | 2 Thunderbolt | 3 Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD Card, MagSafe | 3 Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD Card, MagSafe | 2 Thunderbolt/USB4, headphone jack | 2 Thunderbolt / 1 USB-4, 1 headphone |
| Touch Bar | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Security | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, 3-mic array | 6-speaker array, Dolby Atmos support | 6-speaker array, Dolby Atmos support | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, 3-mic array | Four-speaker sound system, patial audio and Dolby Atmos support |
| Dimensions | 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches | 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches | 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches | 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches | 11.94 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches |
| Weight | 2.8 pounds | 3.0 pounds | 3.5 pounds | 4.7 to 4.8 pounds | 3.0 pounds | 2.7 pounds |
MacBook Air vs Pro: Design
The M1 MacBook Air and Pro share machined aluminum shells, are available in silver and Space Gray, and all include a small lip at the front of the base for easy screen opening. The Air has always had a tapered-wedge shape.
The new MacBook Pros have slimmer bezels and do away with the Touch Bar in favor of a dedicated function row (we say good riddance). There is a notch at the top for the 1080p webcam, but it is not overly noticeable.
The M2 MacBook Air 2022 is designed more like the 2021 MacBook Pros, without the tapered form. It also sports reduced bezels and a camera notch. The M2 MacBook Pro looks just like its M1-powered predecessor.
While the tear-drop (more like a wedge than a rectangle) shape of the M1 MacBook Air is iconic, my favorite distinguishing characteristic of the Air is its gold color choice, which just looks more appealing than the light and dark silver variants.
The 2.7-pound MacBook Air 2022 is the lightest in terms of mobility, followed by the 3-pound 13-inch MacBook Pro. However, at 3.5 pounds, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is still rather portable. The 16-inch model weighs 4.7 pounds.
Unfortunately, the new MacBook Pros are only available in Silver or Space Gray.
Winners: MacBook Air for mobility, and new MacBook Pros for thinner bezels.
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Ports
If you need a lot of ports, the MacBook Air is not the greatest option. It only has two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The 13-inch M1-powered MacBook Pro likewise has only two Thunderbolt 3/USB-C connectors. The machines powered by M2 have the same amount of ports.
The latest MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models have the most connectors, including three Thunderbolt 4 connections, an HDMI port, and an SD Card slot. There’s also MagSafe charging.
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Display
The Retina screens of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are both brilliant and vibrant, but there’s one incentive to choose the Pro: brightness.
According to our testing data, the MacBook Air (M1) has a maximum brightness of 365.8 nits, but the M1 MacBook Pro (13-inch: 434.8 nits) has a higher maximum brightness. According to our tests, the M2 MacBook Pro reached 474.6 nits of basic brightness, while the MacBook Air 2022 achieved 489 nits.
However, when it comes to color output, the M1 laptops are more comparable. The Air (M1) has a 114.3% sRGB rating from our colorimeter, which is slightly higher than the M1 13-inch Pro’s 110.6% rating.
With its Liquid Retina XDR panels, the 2021 MacBook Pros raise the bar for display quality. They have a brightness rating of 1,000 nits and mini-LED technology for enhanced color and contrast. In addition, you get a 120Hz ProMotion display for improved performance.
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Keyboard and Touch Bar
All MacBooks include Apple’s Magic Keyboard, which provides outstanding tactile performance and comfort. The MacBook Air lacks a Touch Bar, although the 13-inch MacBook Pro does, and this OLED bar isn’t really useful. It’s probably revealing that the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models forego the Touch Bar in favor of a dedicated function row of physical keys.
MacBook Air vs Pro: Performance
Testing has confirmed Apple’s promises of dramatically enhanced performance in the M1-based MacBook Air and Pro. The new MacBook Air (M1, 16GB RAM) scored 5,962 on the Geekbench 5 benchmarks, while the new Pro (M1, 16GB RAM) earned a nearly identical 5,925.
However, they were both destroyed by the new MacBook Pros. The 14-inch M1 Pro-powered MacBook Pro scored 12,477 on the identical Geekbench 5 benchmark test, while the 16-inch model scored 12,683.
The M2 CPU, while not as powerful as the M1 Pro and Max processors, is nonetheless a beast. The MacBook Pro 2022 scored 8,911 on the multicore segment of Geekbench 5.4, while the MacBook Air 2022 scored 8,919.
The M1 MacBook Pro took 7:44 to convert a 4K movie to 1080p in the Handbrake video transcoding test, topping the Air’s mark of 9:15. The 2021 MacBook Pros defeated both, with the 14-inch MacBook Pro transcoding at 4:51 and the 16-inch laptop transcoding in 4:48. The M2 MacBook Pro performed admirably, converting a movie in 6:51. The MacBook Air 2022 was only a few seconds slower, clocking in at 7:52.
The SSDs on the M1 Pro (13-inch) perform admirably, with BlackMagic Disk Speed Test read speeds of 2,824.9 MBps, outperforming the M1 Air’s 2,692 MBps and the 16-inch Pro’s 2,540 MBps. However, as expected, the new MacBook Pros outperformed them all, with 14-inch and 16-inch versions getting 5,321 and 5,314, respectively. The M2-powered MacBook Pro scored 2,794, putting it in the middle of the old and new M1 CPUs.
The M1 MacBook Air scored 36.9 fps in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm test, trailing the M1 Pro’s 38.2 fps. On both M1 computers, Rise of the Tomb Raider (at Very High settings and 1440 x 900 resolution) ran at 29 frames per second. On Civilization VI, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro achieved 46 fps, while the 16-inch M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro reached 47 fps. Because of their beefier processors, the new MacBook Pros have a clear advantage here. When it comes to gaming, the M2 MacBook Pro isn’t much better than its M1 predecessor.
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