I have both the M1 Air and Pro, both 8gb. I have just opened and started to setup the Air - to do a side by side full comparison to see which one I keep. Ive been using the MBP for 3 weeks and im more than happy.
I was going to return the Air today without opening it but then at the last minute decided to try it. I'd like to save money if I can but its not a big deal and I've never owned an Air so I want to check it out fully.
My first impressions - and these are very fresh so could change:
- The keyboard on the Air feels different. I wouldn't say its bad, far from it, but the MBP has a more solid feedback. The keys on the Air have slightly more play in them. Ive been using the MBP for 3 weeks so im very familiar with the feel. Im also coming from a 2018 MBP with a terrible key feedback so I have been scarred by that.
- The screen on the MBP seems slighter more to my taste. Cant say more than than - only been using the Air for 30 mins. Ill use some more.
- I prefer the wedge design of the Air - feels lighter and more comfortable holding. Maybe its the weight distribution.
- The Air being fan less - meaning no dust can get in - is a positive.
- I like the physical keys on the top but equally don't mind the Touch Bar.
Ill report back anything else over the next week or so. With the extra 20%+ battery on the MBP and the initial keyboard feedback the Air has its work cut out for me make me change but I wanted to give it a fair chance.
You never know, and then at least ill know for sure - from my own experience - why I decided to pay more for the MBP.
I was going to return the Air today without opening it but then at the last minute decided to try it. I'd like to save money if I can but its not a big deal and I've never owned an Air so I want to check it out fully.
My first impressions - and these are very fresh so could change:
- The keyboard on the Air feels different. I wouldn't say its bad, far from it, but the MBP has a more solid feedback. The keys on the Air have slightly more play in them. Ive been using the MBP for 3 weeks so im very familiar with the feel. Im also coming from a 2018 MBP with a terrible key feedback so I have been scarred by that.
- The screen on the MBP seems slighter more to my taste. Cant say more than than - only been using the Air for 30 mins. Ill use some more.
- I prefer the wedge design of the Air - feels lighter and more comfortable holding. Maybe its the weight distribution.
- The Air being fan less - meaning no dust can get in - is a positive.
- I like the physical keys on the top but equally don't mind the Touch Bar.
Ill report back anything else over the next week or so. With the extra 20%+ battery on the MBP and the initial keyboard feedback the Air has its work cut out for me make me change but I wanted to give it a fair chance.
You never know, and then at least ill know for sure - from my own experience - why I decided to pay more for the MBP.
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