We have a comparison chart ready so you can list the capabilities of this laptop against the new Air as well as the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops that were updated last year to offer M1 Max and M1 Ultra CPU options. Apple recommends active cooling, which Air does not have, as a reason to choose this model for people with very demanding workflows or who enjoy intense 3D gaming on their Mac. MacBook Air equipped with M2 with MagSafe. Photo: David Pierce / The Verge However, compared to the Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro starts at a higher price of $ 1,299 for a model with an octa-core M2 processor with 10 GPUs, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, which makes it difficult to recommend one without MagSafe , 1080p webcam or other design enhancements. For an additional cost, you can opt for up to 24 GB of RAM ($ 400 option) or a 2 TB ($ 800) drive, and Apple says it has longer battery life as well as Wi-Fi 6. However, The cheapest The 14-inch MacBook Pro costs $ 1,999, so if “Pro” features and design are a must-have, then this is a cheaper option. If this is your choice, then you can order it this week and expect shipments around the world to start on June 24th.
