MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: which Apple laptop is right for you?

MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air
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MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air is an increasingly tight battle. It's becoming more and more difficult to choose the best Apple laptop as the tech giant adds more options to its lineup. Both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air now come in two size choices, and each is available in various configurations. In this guide, we aim to clarify the differences to help you choose the right MacBook for your needs.

The two MacBook families share certain strengths. All of Apple's laptops have a focus on delivering powerful performance and great battery life in a sleek, premium-looking package. However, MacBook Pros have more powerful internals, better displays and more ports. They're also larger, and, unsurprisingly, they cost more. So your choice will depend on how much you need that boost in performance. 

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Tom May