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
The 14 and 16 has a much better screen.
The MBP14 has FAR more display area than the 15 when you operate both at 1:1 scaling. The MBA15 cheats by using a crappy “default for display” setting that should be labeled “more space.” The simple fact is that the 14 has more pixels than the 15.
I used the 15/16 inch MBP for years for work but still prefer the 13/14 inch MBP as my personal laptop for the portability
honestly screen brightness is why I went with the pro lol, I have it at or above 100% pretty much all the time except when I’m in a super dark room and I’m reading text and not watching something
Does the 16in really get more working real estate?
Like you can functionally fit more on the screen? Because there’s so many times I need two windows next to each other. And I need to be able to do that.
Here is my observation from using the 14, 15, and 16. While the MacBook Pro 14” may seem superior on paper, the MacBook Air 15” excels in productivity with its larger screen real estate. Side-by-side windows and a higher resolution make tasks like Zoom meetings and referencing PDFs more comfortable, reducing eye strain. The Air’s extended battery life ensures a full work day, a feature lacking in the MacBook Pro 14”. Additionally, typing on the 14” Pro often leads to palm irritation.
Compared to the MacBook Pro 16”, the MacBook Air 15” balances portability and productivity, making it preferable for various environments. Resale value dynamics reveal that upgrading the 15" doesn’t significantly boost value, while the base 16/512 configuration tends to hold better resale value.
Considering my MacBook Air 15” is used as as a secondary device, features like mini led become less crucial, especially I consume content primarily on my oled tv. The observed bloom effect on mini led is a concern, but my ability to remote into my desktop for additional power supports the practicality of the MacBook Air 15” as an efficient secondary device for your specific use case.
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.
I recommend the Macbook Pro 14.
I recommend the Macbook Pro 14.
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….
How are you this emotionally invested in what MacBook someone chooses to purchase
LOL
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 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.
How are you this emotionally invested in what MacBook someone chooses to purchase