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Got your eye on a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? Deciding on the most suitable model for you can be a difficult task, but it doesn't have to be.

MacBook devices are perfect for working, designing and browsing. If you don't mind spending a little more than the average laptop, then a MacBook is for you. 

A few key factors to consider when it comes to a MacBook Air vs Pro include, budget, screen size, processor, battery life and if the MacBook has the features you're looking for. 

So, what really is the difference between MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro? Keep reading to find out which MacBook is right for you!

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In this blog:

• MacBook Pro vs Air price
• MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro specs 
• MacBook Air vs Pro performance
• MacBook Pro vs Air battery life 

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MacBook Pro vs Air price

Take into consideration that the newest models are always going to be more expensive. So if you're on a budget, you're best looking at older models when it comes to the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro price.  

Here's some of the pricing for a few different Apple MacBook Air vs Pro models:

MacBook Pro 2023 

14-inch From £2,149

16-inch From £2,699

MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022) 

From £1,349

MacBook Air 2022 

From £1,249

MacBook Air 2020  

From £999

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MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro specs

In terms of the new MacBook Air vs Pro models, Apple threw a whole load of changes to both MacBook models, including a faster processor. So if you're not too fussed about design and performance improvements, you're best choosing an older model and you'll save money too.

Here are the main specs and upgrades of the newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, including, MacBook Air vs Pro display and MacBook Air vs Pro performance.

MacBook Air 2022

• New slim design and flat body
• M2 chip
• 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display 
• 500 nits brightness
• Three microphone array 
• Four-speaker sound system 
• Available in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight and Midnight
• Backlit Magic Keyboard
• macOS 
• 1080p camera
• Weighs 2.7 pounds, is 0.44-inches tall and 11.97 inches wide

MacBook Pro 2023

14-inch model 

• 14.2-inch Liquid Retina Display 
• True tone technology
• Available in Silver and Space Gray 
• ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
• Backlit Magic Keyboard 
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera 
• High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers 
• macOS
• Available in two chips, including the Apple M2 Pro chip and Apple M2 Max chip

16-inch model 

• 16.2-inch Liquid Retina Display 
• True tone technology 
• Available in Silver and Space Gray 
• ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
• 16GB and 32Gb unified memory
• Backlit Magic Keyboard
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera 
• High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
• macOS
• Available in two chips, including the Apple M2 Pro chip and Apple M2 Max chip

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MacBook Air vs Pro performance

When it comes to the performance of the Pro vs MacBook Air, both MacBook models have improved performance.

The MacBook Air 2022 isn't as fast as the MacBook Pro 2023 models, but it is still a great contender if you're looking for powerful performance. The M2 chip has an enhanced CPU, making it faster and it can run more apps at once. 

With that said, the MacBook Air 2022 isn't faster than the MacBook Pro 2023 models. Both the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are more powerful versions of the standard M2 chip. 

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MacBook Pro vs Air battery life

The MacBook Air 2022 has a 52.6-watt-hour lithium polymer battery. It lasts up to 18 hours when watching movies or using the Apple TV app. If you're wirelessly browsing the web, it will last up to 15 hours. 

This model is fast charge capable with a 67W USB-C power adapter. 

Whereas the 14-inch MacBook Pro 2023 with either the M2 Pro or M2 Max chips have up to 18 hours of movie playback or when using the Apple TV app. You'll also get up to 12 hours of wireless web browsing.

For the 16-inch MacBook Pro, you'll get up to 22 hours of movie playback and 15 hours of web browsing. 

In terms of MacBook Air vs Pro battery life, if you're always on the move and need a MacBook that doesn't lose its charge quickly, then either model won't let you down.

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