Watch: Apple's 2016 13" MacBook Pro without Touch Bar vs. 2015 13" MacBook Air

With the launch of its new 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar, and subsequent 11-inch MacBook Air discontinuation, Apple appears to be drawing down the thin-and-light series in favor of more affordable pro laptops. To see how this plays out in real life, AppleInsider pit the new entry-level MacBook Pro against last year's 13-inch MacBook Air.

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36 Comments

stormgarelli

said about 7 years ago

Really helpful video. Thanks.

Soli

said about 7 years ago

Good video. I like the attention put into the setup, recording, and editing. If I have one quibble it's to take some Q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol over the ports to clean out the grime of the old machine before doing those close up shots.

bb-15

said about 7 years ago

The main problem with Apple's new MacBook line up is price. Maybe in a year this will change.

ireland

said about 7 years ago

Few things unfair about your comparison. You compared both base models correct? They are $500 apart in price. Best to compare highest Air to base MBP, as this Air is still $200 cheaper, like you say. Also, for light web browsing Ars got 16 hours on the new MBP at 200 nits.

Here's my 2.2 Ghz MBA:

That's a 3% multi-core difference, not 20%.