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MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air

You might think that Apple’s relatively small selection of laptops would make the buying process a lot easier. That’s true for some people, but for others, the prices and narrow range of options make it a bit difficult to select the right one. Take a look at the following MacBook Pro and Air features and decide which one is best for you.

Dimensions

The MacBook Air:

  • 11-inch weighs 2.38 lbs. Other dimensions: thickness: 0.11 to 0.68 inches, depth: 7.56 inches, and width: 11.8 inches.
  • 13-inch weighs 2.96 lbs. Other dimensions: thickness: 0.11 to 0.68 inches, depth: 8.94 inches, and width: 12.8 inches.

The MacBook Pro:

  • 13 inches weighs 4.5 lbs. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.95 inches, depth- 8.94 inches and width- 12.78 inches.
  • 15-inch weighs 5.6 lbs. Other dimensions: thickness- 0.95 inches, depth- 9.82 inches and width- 14.35 inches.

graphics

They both come with the Intel HD 4000 graphics.

Wireless

Both come with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless networking.

connections

The 11-inch MacBook Air comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, a power port, and 1 Thunderbolt port, along with ports for a microphone and headphones. The 13-inch laptop comes with the same connections, apart from the SD card slot.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, a Thunderbolt port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a Kensington lock slot, 8x SuperDrive, and an SDXC card slot. The 15-inch laptop also comes with the same features plus audio line-out and audio line-in.

Battery

The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 7-hour battery life and the 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 5-hour battery life when using Wi-Fi.

Environmental issues

Both MacBook Air and Pro are BFR-free, ENERGY STAR 5.2 compliant, EPEAT Gold rated, and PVC-free. On top of all this, the Pro Laptop has arsenic-free display glass, an aluminum casing that’s highly recyclable, and a mercury-free LED-backlit display.

similarities

Both MacBook Air and Pro come with 8GB or 4GB of integrated 1600MHz DDR3L memory, Intel 4000 HD Graphics, iLife, OS X Mountain Lion, and 90 days of free phone support with a 1-year limited warranty.

Which one is right for you?

MacBook Air is best known for its portability, while the MacBook Pro laptop is a powerful machine and a more suitable desktop replacement, especially for designers and scientists. Various tech magazines suggest that those who want a portable laptop should go for the MacBook Air, while all those who want a machine that is flexible and has plenty of storage and extra processing power should go for the MacBook Pro.

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