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Which is a better option to purchase, MacBook Air 15" or MacBook Pro 16"?

Hey, i am looking for a new computer as mine is about to shut down forever, i have always been a fan of apple but never owned a macbook. So i thought i’d check them out, but now im stuck between a 15inch Air or 16inch Pro. From all the reviwes i have read the Air is good for students, which i am but the Pro is more durable?. I do watch shows like 24/7, even when i am studying on the computer and sleeping, i always need some background noice. So will the Pro be better and hold up longer for both 24/7 show watching and school work? Or is the Air just fine since it is a cheaper option?.

Thanks for answers😁


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Posted on Oct 23, 2024 4:39 PM

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Oct 23, 2024 5:02 PM in response to _Anderzzon_

In terms of durability, you need to treat any notebook computer with care.


There are three rough levels in the current Mac notebook line.

  • 13" and 15" MacBook Airs with plain M3 chips.
  • 14" MacBook Pros with plain M3 chips.
  • 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips.


The first two have the same processor – just stuffed into different "boxes." This affects things such as what RAM choices you have when ordering, how many USB-C (Thunderbolt) expansion ports you get, and what support you get for external displays.


Note that the 16" MBP is much heavier than the 13"/15" MBAs or the 14" MBP. If portability is a concern, you may want to do the comparison between a 15" MBA and a 14" MBP.

Which is a better option to purchase, MacBook Air 15" or MacBook Pro 16"?

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