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The right choice of MacBook from Apple. Apple laptop models: which MacBook to choose? Who needs a new Apple MacBook Air

Instead of making life easier for the user, which was what I once advocated for Steve Jobs Apple seems to be doing the opposite. Take, for example, the MacBook line - there are now three varieties of it (ultra-thin 12-inch, thin Air and powerful Pro), so it is quite difficult for a potential buyer to figure out which laptop to choose. If you are not well versed in grocery Apple line or you can’t make a choice, we will try to help you with this.

First, let's define the characteristics of Apple laptops:

  • MacBook is a 12-inch ultra-thin laptop (thickness varies from 0.35 cm to 1.31 cm), weight 0.92 kg.
  • MacBook Air– 13-inch thin laptop (thickness from 0.3 cm to 1.7 cm), weight 1.35 kg.
  • MacBook Pro(V in this case we will talk about two versions of laptops at once) - a powerful productive laptop with a screen diagonal of 13 and 15 inches, a thickness of 1.49 cm and a weight of 1.37 kg.

Display

This is perhaps one of the most important points to pay attention to when choosing a model. The fact is that latest laptops Apple equipped excellent displays Retina, providing high-quality picture With rich in colors. The new MacBook screens are much better than most Windows competitors.


Valid here simple arithmetic- how bigger screen, the larger the work area, but the more you will have to carry, and weight can be critical.

The MacBook has a 12-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 (16:10) and a density of 226 ppi. This is exactly what a Retina display is, you really won’t be able to see the pixels with the naked eye, and the picture quality will pleasantly surprise you.

The MacBook Air is available only as a model with a 13-inch display (the 11-inch model has been discontinued) with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels (16:10) and a density of 128 ppi. This is a standard pixel density, and from a normal distance the “grain” of the screen is noticeable.

MacBook Pro comes in 13-inch with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels (16:10) and a density of 227 ppi, or 15-inch with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 (16:10) and a density of 220 ppi. Both screens are also Retina.

If we talk about the MacBook Pro 2016, they have a wider color gamut, so the colors look even brighter and more realistic. In other modifications it is used standard screens with the sRGB color space and they display fewer colors compared to reality. MacBook Pro latest generation provide wider P3 color gamut - color space becomes 25% wider, and with more colors, images look brighter, more realistic and allow you to see even more details. If you take a photo taken on an iPhone and compare it to the exact same photo in HDR, you'll see what we're talking about.

  • If you want a high-quality picture, and do not need a large work area, feel free to choose MacBook.
  • For full-fledged work better graphics Any will do MacBook Pro.
  • If color accuracy is a fundamental issue for you, then we recommend looking towards the MacBook Pro 2016.

External monitors

MacBooks are often used as laptop computer, to which external monitors can be connected if necessary. For example, at home or at work. And here too there are some nuances.


The MacBook can be connected to the monitor via USB-C or via HDMI (if an adapter is available). Here it should be immediately noted that at the same time you will not be able to charge the laptop, since it only has one connector. You can connect a monitor with a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels (30 Hz), or up to 4096 x 2160 pixels (24 Hz).

MacBook Air only works with Thunderbolt monitors with a resolution of up to 3840x2160 pixels.

The capabilities of the MacBook Pro are much wider: a monitor with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels is connected using Thunderbolt (you can have two at once), but if you bought a top-end package (with AMD Radeon R9 M370X), then you can connect a monitor of 5120x2880 pixels (60 Hz). "Proshka" also works with displays with resolutions of 1920x1080 (60 Hz), 3840x2160 (30 Hz) and 4096x2160 (24 Hz).

The 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 supports connecting one monitor with a resolution of 5120x2880 (5K), but the 15-inch works with two such screens at once. Therefore, if you plan to use two external monitors, you should choose the MacBook Pro.

Camera

Perhaps this is one of the few elements in Apple laptops that requires serious improvement. The company allows you to use FaceTime video calling not only on iPhone, but also on MacBook, and video calls in general do not lose their relevance.


The 12-inch MacBook has a 480p camera, which is, to put it mildly, rather weak. The remaining models use a camera that shoots in 720p resolution. Even the newest MacBook Pro is 1080p front cameras laptop computers Apple is not supported. Actually, the choice here is simple - if you want high-quality video shooting, buy additional camera with USB connection.

CPU

Processor - second important point, which is worth paying attention to when choosing a MacBook. Hardware affects performance, and we need to understand for what tasks we are buying a laptop.


MacBook is considered the most weak laptop in terms of performance. The 12-inch model is based on chips Intel Core M with Skylake architecture, which are significantly weaker than Core i5 or i7. On the plus side, this processor doesn't require a fan, and the smallest MacBook is completely silent. Apple offers configurations with M3, M5 or M7 chips - they differ in performance, but not much.

The MacBook Air uses an outdated chip with Broadwell architecture, but it is a proven Intel Core i5 or i7, depending on the configuration. This laptop is more powerful than the previous one, although it is worth remembering about weak displays.

The MacBook Pro runs on Skylake (13-inch), the 15-inch version runs on Broadwell. Both laptops, depending on the diagonal, are equipped Core processor i5 (2.7 GHz and 2.8 GHz) or Core i7 (3.1 GHz and 2.8 GHz).

MacBook Pro 2016 runs on Skylake with almost identical parameters: 13 inches – Core i5 (2.0 GHz), Core i7 (2.4 GHz); 15 inches – Core i7 (2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.9 GHz); Version with Touch Bar– Core i5 (2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz), Core i7 (3.3 GHz)

Graphic arts

Apple laptops don't have super-powerful graphics, and you're unlikely to be able to fully play video games on a MacBook. Again, a lot depends on the configuration - the GPU power may not be enough to comfortably play games rich in 3D graphics, but Apple laptops can handle complex multimedia content quite well.


The MacBook uses the most simple graphics Intel HD Graphics 515, which is enough to work on one Retina screen. The MacBook Air runs on HD Graphics 6000 - better than the MacBook, but still capable of running complex processes this may not be enough.

MacBook Pro 2015 is equipped with Intel chip HD Graphics 6100 – The integrated graphics are slightly more powerful than those in the MacBook Air. The top version provides a fairly powerful AMD video card Radeon R9 M370X with 2 GB GDDR5 memory.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 received Intel Iris Graphics 540 (model without touch panels Bar) and Intel Iris Graphics 550 (with Touch Bar) with the ability to upgrade to Radeon Pro 450 / 460. The 15-inch has Intel HD Graphics 530 and discrete Radeon graphics Pro 455 / 460.

The choice here is obvious - to work with multimedia content, you should take a closer look at the MacBook Pro 2015 or MacBook Pro 2016.

Autonomy

Everyone understands how important laptop battery life is. Whether you are flying on a plane, traveling on a train or bus, or even just sitting with a laptop in the park - usually these “last” 15-20 minutes are not enough to finish an important report, finish a presentation, or watch interesting video. Wherever we need a working computer, and there are no sockets nearby, an additional plus to the laptop’s autonomy will not be out of place.


Fortunately, the MacBook has no problems with this - all models work without recharging for a very long time.

  • MacBook: 10 hours of browsing, 11 hours of video playback, 30 days of standby time.
  • MacBook Air: 12 hours browsing, 12 hours video playback, 30 days standby time.
  • MacBook Pro 13 inches: 10 hours of browsing, 12 hours of video playback, 30 days of standby time.
  • MacBook Pro 15 inches: 9 hours of browsing, 9 hours of video playback, 30 days of standby time.
  • MacBook Pro 2016: 10 hours of browsing, 10 hours of video playback, 30 days of standby time.

If key factor If autonomy is your priority, it's worth taking a closer look at the 13-inch MacBook Air.

RAM

The more random access memory in a laptop, more apps you can run simultaneously without reducing performance, process photos or videos.

The MacBook only offers one option: 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 memory

The 13-inch MacBook Air also only comes with 8GB of RAM.

MacBook Pro 2015: 8 or 16 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM for the 13-inch version. The 15-inch MacBook Pro 2015 has 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L memory.

MacBook Pro 2016: 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM for the model without Touch Bar, upgradeable to 16 GB. The 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar comes with 8GB or 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory. The 15-inch model is offered with 16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory.

  • If RAM is important to you, choose the MacBook Pro.

SSD drive

MacBook: 256GB PCIe SSD, upgradeable to 512GB.

MacBook Air: 128 GB, expandable to 256 GB or 512 GB.

MacBook Pro 2015: 13-inch – 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB; 15-inch – 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB.

MacBook Pro 2016: 13-inch – 256 GB, 1 TB; 15-inch – 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB.

Ports

MacBook: one USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack.

MacBook Air: two USB ports, one Thunderbolt 2 port, SD card slot, and 3.5mm audio jack.

MacBook Pro 2015: two USB ports, two Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, an SD slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

MacBook Pro 2016: two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports for the version without Touch Bar, four Thunderbolt 3 ports for the version with Touch Bar, while on the 13-inch model two of them do not work at full capacity.

Force Touch trackpad and keyboard

Force Touch technology allows you to press with force. To do this, you need to press down on the trackpad and then apply additional force. In this way you can activate additional features many programs and system functions Mac. The Force Touch trackpad is available on MacBook and MacBook Pro.


Laptop keyboards are different - the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 2015 are equipped with conventional keyboards with a mechanism called “scissors”, which has one significant drawback - the keys are slightly loose around the edges. If you press such a key closer to the edge, it may hit the bottom before the mechanism registers the press.

Applies to MacBook and MacBook Pro 2016 new keyboard, which uses a butterfly mechanism. It is a solid element made of more rigid materials with a larger support area. Thanks to this, the keys are more stable, respond more accurately to pressing and at the same time take up less space in height.

Colors

MacBooks are available in different color options. MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 2015 are available in silver; the MacBook is available in four shades (silver, gold, gray space», pink gold), MacBook Pro 2016 is available in two colors (silver, space gray).


conclusions

MacBook is perfect for managers and travelers who need the thinnest and most lightweight laptop With modern technologies for comfortable work.

MacBook Air will be the choice for those who need the most affordable laptop from Apple - the device still has almost all the necessary ports, but the model itself is quite outdated.

MacBook Pro 2015 – good and quality laptop with all ports, it is suitable as an alternative desktop computer almost any user. Although it is not very convenient for travel.

Well, if you need the most advanced and productive laptop, choose the MacBook Pro 2016 (but remember that the “apple” no longer lights up there, if this is important to you).

We've been waiting for an update to the MacBook Pro line for five long years. Finally, Apple matured and introduced three new laptops at once: one without the Touch Bar and two with it. 13 inches and 15 inches, price: from 119,990 rubles to 349,590 rubles.

At the same time, the company stopped selling MacBook Air with a screen diagonal of 11 inches. A logical question arose - which Apple laptop should I pay attention to now?

Here you will find a lot comparative tables with prices and options specific model. All of these models are available for order in the official Apple online store. Which one to choose, I believe, you will be able to understand after comparing each model.

In Apple's assortment today:

  • 7 models
  • 97 modifications

Note: if you tap on each table, it will open in higher resolution and there you can see all the characteristics “under a magnifying glass”.

MacBook 2016

Verdict: Last year's updated model is perfect for typing and simple photo processing. This model is clearly not for games and intense workloads.

MacBook Air 2015 13''

Verdict: Frankly weak screen and a thickness that is now inferior to the entire line except last year's MacBook Pro. Buying a MacBook Air in 2016 is simply illogical. The only plus is the most low price among all models, but it would be more logical to purchase a MacBook.

MacBook Pro 2015 13''

Verdict: The 15-inch model is gone and Apple exclusively offers the 13-inch version without discrete graphics. When choosing the Pro model, I recommend choosing the version with 16 GB of RAM. The price tag here starts from 123,790 rubles for a model with a 128 GB drive.

MacBook Pro 2015 15"

Verdict: An excellent productive laptop that has all the necessary ports, a gorgeous Retina screen and a powerful processor, clock frequency which in the top configuration exceeds even the characteristics of new products. Curiously, but models with discrete video card withdrawn from sale.

MacBook Pro 2016 13'' (without Touch Bar)

Verdict: The youngest model of the updated MacBook Pro, which is positioned as a more productive alternative to the MacBook Air. And it wins in everything: from the screen to the processor and memory. Please note that the RAM is slightly slower than models with Touch Bar, but if Touchpad you don’t need it, that is, you can save from 30,000 rubles on the basic version.

MacBook Pro 2016 13'' (with Touch Bar)

Verdict: Junior model with OLED Touch Bar. Built-in video card, Intel Iris Graphics 550: for games will do, but don't expect a miracle. An option with an average drive and 16 GB of RAM will save you from the agony of choosing a laptop for several years.

MacBook Pro 2016 15''(with Touch Bar)

Verdict: Flagship model- this is a laptop option either for an obsessed designer or for a person who will not notice that he spent 349,000 rubles. The lion's share of the cost is taken by the SSD drive: in the top configuration its cost exceeds 100,000 rubles, but the feasibility of such an investment is still questionable. The average model varies in price from 231 to 282 thousand rubles and depends on the size of the drive and processor power. All 15" MacBook models The 2016 Pros come with 16GB of RAM.

Bottom line

Without many words…

Author's humble opinion

I have a 2014 15-inch MacBook Pro with integrated Intel Iris Pro graphics and 16 GB of RAM. Buy new Pro I don’t see the point and I won’t do it. If the question of purchase was open now, I would rather give preference to the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2015 in the top configuration with discrete graphics.

Why? Firstly, we already understood the marketing ploy about a 130% increase in productivity in the new MacBook Pro:

Fair, not overpriced and not underestimated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without asterisks, clear and detailed, where technically possible - as accurate and conclusive as possible.

If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the battle is Apple repair- this is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts current models so that you don't have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for service center. Diagnosis is the most difficult and an important part repair, but you do not have to pay a penny for it, even if you do not repair the device as a result of it.

Service repairs and delivery

Good service values ​​your time, so he offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service have known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away.
2. you give to Macbook repair an expert in the field Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.

Do you want to buy a laptop and are wondering which MacBook to buy? Not long ago, laptops from Apple there was so much, but at the beginning and middle of 2017 the lineup laptop consists of 6 gadgets. It is technically difficult to navigate such diversity. But such a wide selection will allow you to choose a model within your means.

Before purchasing a laptop, decide whether you want to buy an Apple product or another manufacturer. The price of Apple gadgets makes many potential buyers doubtful. The price is explained by the fact that Apple produces products using advanced technologies and the quality of parts is at a high level.

Production is carried out with care for nature, spare parts are recyclable. Laptop cases from other manufacturers are usually made of plastic. Apple Products are issued in metal case. A single piece of aluminum allows the final product to be strong, lightweight and stylish.

Which MacBook should you choose?

It is better to buy models that are current for the current year. But, if you do not have enough money, then older versions would be a good alternative. Below is a review of the current 2017 models.

12″ MacBook with Retina display (2016)

Device contents: the gadget itself, leaflets, charging device (29 W; 2.4 A; 5.2 V), USB cord Type C. The peculiarity of the gadget is in one single port USB Type C . To get out of this situation, many people buy adapters. There is a Mini-Jack port for a headset. A new color scheme has appeared: rose gold. The gadget weighs 0.92 kg. The price ranges from 102 - 135 thousand rubles.

The Retina screen is equipped with oleophobic protection and anti-glare coating. The screen does not flicker. Used IPS matrix. Viewing angles are quite wide. You can order two assemblies: the first with an Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor and a storage size of 256 GB. The second one has an Intel Core m5-6Y54 processor and a storage capacity of 512 GB. RAM size with both assemblies 8 GB. Intel HD Graphics 515 is responsible for graphics. Battery capacity is 5477 mAh. She provides autonomous operation for 10 hours (if you watch Full HD video in QuickTime).

13″ MacBook Air (non-Retina)

Popular as the company's most inexpensive laptop, released in 2016. Unibody housing on the lid is equipped with glowing apple. The device weighs 1.34 kg. Charging via MagSafe 2 port. There are two USB 3.0 connectors and Thunderbolt 2 for communication. There is an SD card reader. The color is “silver” only.

There are two builds: the first one works with an Intel Core i5-3427U processor (dual core) , the second works with dual-core Intel Core i7-3667U. The processor that powers the graphics is Intel HD Graphics 6000. RAM capacity is 8 GB, SSD storage capacities can be 512, 256 and 128 GB The price varies from 76 to 115 thousand rubles.

MacBook Pro

This laptop is suitable for resource-intensive tasks and is represented by several representatives.

MacBook Pro 13″ Touch Bar

The device is supplied with USB cable Type C / Thunderbolt 3 at 2 m, charging device, leaflets. The gadget has compact dimensions, even when compared with Air. The device weighs 1.37 kg. Available in two colors: gray and Space Gray. The gadget opens wide. The display uses IPS matrix. Screen resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels with a density of 227 per inch. There is an anti-glare coating. The display has good viewing angles.



The keyboard uses butterfly technology. The size of the touchpad area has increased. An OLED touch panel has appeared instead of the row of “F” keys on the keyboard. It performs the same functions and additional ones, depending on the program in which you are working. this moment. A Touch ID button has appeared; you can use your fingerprint for the same purposes as on a smartphone. Communication is provided by: Thunderbolt 3 (4 ports that support USB Type C) and a Mini-Jack connector.

The device works by dual core processor Intel Core i7-6567U. Intel Iris 550 is responsible for graphics quality . LPDDR3 RAM is 16 GB. Size solid state drive maybe 1 TB. Weakness gadget - battery. The gadget can work without recharging for up to seven hours.

MacBook Pro 13″ without Touch Bar

The laptop measures 13.3 inches. The screen extension is 2560 x 1600 pixels. Color gamut support - DCI-P3 . The functionality of the device is ensured by an Intel Core i5-6360U processor which is supported Intel graphics Iris Graphics 540 processor. LPDDR3 RAM has a size of 8 GB. The storage capacity is 256 GB.

The gadget communicates via a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports and Mini-Jack 3.5 mm. The laptop weighs 1.37 kg. Has dimensions: 304.1 x 212.4 x 14.9 mm. The input panel is made using butterfly 2.0 technology, the keys have less travel. The touchpad has become larger in area. The glow of the apple on the lid has disappeared. There are two colors: Space Gray and grey. Dimensions: 304.1 x 212.4 x 14.9 mm. The battery provides operation on a single charge for about 8 hours (at above average load).

MacBook Pro 15″ Retina

The package includes: the laptop itself, a charging device and several leaflets. The laptop is equipped with four USB-C connectors Thunderbolt The laptop also charges via USB-C Thunderbolt, so you no longer have to think about which way to insert the cable. Recharging can be done from external battery. The device has a Touch Bar instead of a row of "F" keys on the keyboard. It performs the same tasks, but even more broadly. In programs adapted for the panel, you can additionally execute commands using the strip. The gadget weighs 1.83 kg.

The display has an oleophobic and anti-glare coating. IPS matrix type used. Screen brightness automatically adjusts to ambient light. The viewing angles are wide, the color rendition is bright and colorful. The extension is 2880 × 1800 pixels. Their density is 220 per inch. The base assembly has an Intel Core i7-6770HQ dual-core processor. Image quality is provided by Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 . RAM LPDDR3 has a size of sixteen GB. Capacity SSD drive varies: 256 GB and 512 . Battery size 76 Wh. The price of the product is from 176 thousand and above.

MacBook Pro 13″ 2015

The model can be ordered in three dual-core processor configurations: Intel Core i5-5257U, Intel Core i5-5287U and Intel Core i7-5557U. Intel Iris 6100 Graphics provides graphics. LPDDR3 RAM can be 8 or 16 GB. Permission Retina display 2560 × 1600 pixels, IPS matrix used . Data storage sizes are available: 128, 256, 512 and 1024 GB. Communication is provided by: two Thunderbolt 2, two USB 3.0 , one HDMI . There is an SD card reader and a 3.5 mm headset jack. The gadget weighs 1.58 kg. 74.9 Wh battery capacity.

After reading the reviews, choose a laptop based on your goals and needs. After all correct use The capabilities of technology are the key to effective results.

Don't discount the Air line. It is still portable, convenient and in demand. And today a battle awaits us. Entering the ring are the base editions of the new 12-inch MacBook and 11-inch MacBook Air. Let's compare them in all respects and determine the winner.

Dimensions

The new MacBook is currently the easiest Apple laptop. It is 160 grams lighter than the 11-inch MacBook Air and weighs 920 grams.

And he's also half a centimeter thinner.

For the rest overall characteristics they are almost identical.

The account is opened by a 12-inch MacBook. 1:0

Design

Both are beautiful in their own way. Here it is entirely your choice. The new MacBook looks modern, the MacBook Air looks more classic.

Some people are happy with the glowing apple on the MacBook Air, others are more attracted by the logo on the new MacBook, implemented using iPhone type 6 and iPad Air.

Every man to his own taste. Draw. 2:1

Trackpad

We have already talked about Force Touch technology in the new MacBooks. There is no physical click on the new trackpad, but it seems to a person that there is one. Magic. Or Taptic Engine technology, as you wish.

The trackpad area is larger. In addition, you can now click on it anywhere. The MacBook Air cannot boast of all this.

This round is definitely for the 12-inch model. 3:1

Keyboard

The new MacBook has a full-size keyboard that spans the entire width of the laptop. It has an absolutely key mechanism, it is much thinner and has a more accurate backlight.

It's a pleasure to type on, but it takes a little getting used to. 4:1

Screen

The display is perhaps the main and most significant advantage of the new MacBook. Firstly, a 12-inch screen was placed in a body identical to the 11-inch Air, eliminating large and useless frames. Secondly, this Retina. Thirdly, he significantly more contrast And juicier, how MacBook screen Air.

If on a new MacBook the picture is displayed like this:

Then on a MacBook Air it will look something like this:

The difference is colossal, and you need to see it live.

Knockout, 5:1 .

Air, limping, continues the fight.

Performance

The processors of both models are dual-core and not particularly powerful:

– Intel Core i5 1.6 GHz
– Intel Core M 1.1 GHz

According to synthetic tests in GeekBench 3, the new MacBook inferior 11-inch Air by 27%.

Only its cooling is passive, which eliminates the need for fans and provides complete silence, like on iPhone and iPad.

The new MacBook also has twice as much RAM as the MacBook Air: 8GB against the modest 4GB. Means - more tabs in the browser, more open source software, more opportunities to work with resource-intensive applications.

Draw. 6:2

Connectors

Here's a simpler list:

USB-C in the new MacBook is from the future, and for now it's more trouble than it's worth. Many of us are not yet ready to give up standard connectors, Air from this point of view looks much more attractive. 6:3

Sound

The new MacBook blows away the 11-inch Air in terms of volume and sound quality. It can compete even with my 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina. Apple engineers placed the speakers above the keyboard, which is a better location than somewhere under the display on the MacBook Air.

For clarity, let's go back to the comparative image:

12-inch MacBook. Definitely. 7:3

Camera

The MacBook Air's FaceTime camera is clearer. She films in high resolution 720p, while the 12-inch MacBook is only capable of meager 480p. The result is a blurry and low-quality image. The screen turned out to be too thin to accommodate a normal module.


(top – MacBook Air, bottom – 12-inch MacBook)

While the girls are taking selfies and recording videos on the old Air, new MacBook will remain silently envious.