MacBook Pro 2022 or MacBook Air 2024

The 13" 2022 MacBook Pro would be the model with a base M2 chip. It is very much like a 13" M2 MacBook Air that lacks a MagSafe 3 charging port, but has a Touch Bar. It doesn't' have the third USB-C (Thunderbolt) port, or HDMI port, or mini-LED-backlit display of higher-end 14" MacBook Pros that use Pro and Max chips.

Compared to the 13" 2022 MacBook Pro, the 15" 2024 MacBook Air has these upgrades:

• A newer processor (M3 instead of M2)
• A larger screen
• A MagSafe 3 charging port
• A better Webcam (1080p vs. 720p) and
• The ability to drive two external displays (with limitations) when the lid is closed. For the 13" M2 MBP, the limit is one external display, period, even when the lid is closed.

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Legendarioid wrote:

MacBook Pro is a better choice if you're looking for power and performance for tasks like programming, desging, video editing, the MacBook Air is only better if you value portability and the versatility to take your Mac to anywhere else, unless you are going to develop a 16 GB machine will be enough, although performance could be a bit slower as the computer cannot turn on the fan for more cooling if you you decide buy an air model

With MacBook Pros, the power machines are those that use Pro and Max chips.

The 13" M1 MacBook Pro, 13" M2 MacBook Pro, and 14" M3 MacBook Pro only have about the same amount of power as the corresponding MacBook Airs. The 14" M3 MacBook Pro has a mini-LED backlit screen, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, and fan/fans, but we're still talking about the same processor as in the M3 MacBook Airs.

The choice of processor chip affects various things, including the CPU, the GPU, available RAM options, number of USB-C / Thunderbolt ports, and number of supported external displays.

MacBook Pro is a better choice if you're looking for power and performance for tasks like programming, desging, video editing, the MacBook Air is only better if you value portability and the versatility to take your Mac to anywhere else, unless you are going to develop a 16 GB machine will be enough, although performance could be a bit slower as the computer cannot turn on the fan for more cooling if you you decide buy an air model

It's pretty difficult to offer opinions when we know nothing about how you intend to use your Mac and what is most important to you. If you can post back with information about your needs, then we can probably offer our advice, though it will of course come down to your decision.

Regards.