Like previous years, the MacBook Air starts at a lower price than the Pro models.
The image below shows how thick the 14-inch MacBook Pro is compared to the 15-inch MacBook Air.
This means the MacBook Pro usesmini-LED backlightinginstead of traditional LCD like on the MacBook Air.
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It also supportsProMotion display technology, which is Apple’s fancy word for adaptive high refresh rate displays.
This ensures smoother animations and better responsiveness as you navigate around macOS.
The Air also allows for up to 24GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
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On the other hand, the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro packs the newer M3 chip.
The 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro features a single fan, enabling active cooling for the system.
However,Max Tech’s videoshows that the M3 chip can still thermally throttle while under load.
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The 15-inch MacBook Air features a fanless design.
Therefore, nothing is actively cooling the M2 chip when it’s being pushed to its limits.
So, you could expect it to throttle a lot more often when running demanding apps.
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But the 15-inch MacBook Air is not a sluggish computer at all.
Take a look at our15-inch MacBook Air reviewto learn more.
Port Selection Differences
The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines have different port selections.
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Both MacBooks have their positives and negatives.
It ultimately boils down to what you value the most in your laptop.
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