MacBook Pro Retina vs. MacBook Air 2014: A Quick Face-Off Between The 2 Apple Frontrunners; Which Model Should You Buy?
MacBook Pro Retina vs. MacBook Air 2014: Apple has been known for producing high-end laptops that top not only the market in terms of sales, but also in overall quality. If you’re currently searching for the perfect laptop, then Apple is probably one of your main choices. The question is: Which model should you buy?
DESIGN
With bodies largely made of aluminium instead of plastic, all MacBooks already guarantee a feel of sturdiness and class. However, there is the question of which size and weight do you prefer.
The Air is available in 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch sizes, while the MacBook Pro with Retina display sports larger bodies with 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch models. The 11.6-inch Air is the lightest model of all with only 1.08 kg.
The Air is undoubtedly the choice if you’re after portability. This is mainly because the MacBook Pro Retina is not really intended to compete as the lightest laptop. Rather, it is made to be a portable desktop replacement. Thus, for an everyday carry-on MacBook, look no further than the Air.
DISPLAY
The MacBook Pro Retina 13.3-inch has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and the 15.4-inch model has an impressive 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution. On the other hand, the Air’s smaller model sports the lowest resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, while its 13.3-inch model has 1440 x 900 pixels. By just looking at their resolutions, there is no doubt that the MacBook Pro Retina is the winner by a land slide. This means that it is capable of providing the perfect movie viewing experience.
PERFORMANCE
The MacBook Pro Retina is the juggernaut of Apple processors. Its 13.3-inch model is powered by a 2.4GHz dual-core i5 processor, and is configurable to a 2.8GHz dual-core i7 chip. Its 15.4-inch model is powered by a quad-core i7 processor, with your option to choose 2GHz, 2.3GHz or 2.6GHz chips. Meanwhile, the MacBook Air sports a 1.4GHz dual-core Core i5 or a dual-core i7 processor.
For gamers, video or photo editors, and other artists alike that require intense laptop usage, the MacBook Pro Retina is the clear cut choice.
