The MBA 13 and MBP 14 have very similar working real estate on their displays. See their default scaled resolutions for better understanding.
The MBA 15 and MBP 16 have very similar working real estate on their displays. Again, see their default scaled resolutions for better understanding.
If someone is okay with a smaller working real estate on their display, they should consider a MBA 13 or MBP 14. If they want or need MORE working real estate, they shoud consider a MBA 15 or MBP 16.
It’s a pet-peeve of mine when people look at the price of the MBA 15 and recommend that someone get the MBP 14 instead. They are very different experiences and some people won’t be happy with the smaller working space
A program like RDM eliminates the screen real estate issue.
The MBP 14 is a more powerful machine than the MBA and might be better suited for many workflows.
RDM won’t really fix the problem. If you make the resolution too high things will be too hard to read on the smaller display.
The MBP are more powerful machines and some people might get value from that. But for the majority of people, the M2 is more than fast enough. And some people will find value in the bigger display and be better off with a MBA 15 or MBP 16.
All I’m saying is if your gonna recommend someone looking at the MBA 15 get the MBP 14, make sure they are okay with going back to a MBA 13 size screen.
How are you this emotionally invested in what MacBook someone chooses to purchase
Having purchased the MBA15, I think that I’d have been happier with the size smaller MBA. I’ve found myself needing to pan my head/neck more than I’d like, and hold the laptop closer that I’m accostomed to focussing. Power and speed -wise, the M2 chip is plenty fast, and the battery lasts forever. Also, the laptop never heats up like my old MacBook Pro did.
Good to know. Thx
Good to know. Thx
I recommend the Macbook Pro 14.
But the MacBook Pro has promotion which makes for a much better screen experience. I’d trade one diagonal inch of screen real estate for that.
I recommend the Macbook Pro 14.
You speak like a man that never experienced the mbp 14 screen. Get out of here. This is not for you.
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The screen itself is better, brighter and the MBA has no cooling, so
In general, I agree. The 14 is significantly smaller than the 15 at default resolution. There is much ,ore viewable resale estate on the 15. The best screen comparison is the Pro 16. The 14 is much closer in size and scale to the 13 Air.
But it’s better….
But the MacBook Pro has promotion which makes for a much better screen experience. I’d trade one diagonal inch of screen real estate for that.
But it’s better….
How are you this emotionally invested in what MacBook someone chooses to purchase
LOL
Most of the times the MBP is closely priced to the MBA with similar specs and in that case MBP 14 is a MUCH better deal.
MiniLED display is just out of this world and nobody would want to go back to LCD after using it. The speakers are just too fantastic.
People who do any heavy task for prolonged periods will definitely need a cooling system like a proper heat sink and Fan