Generally, the MacBook Pro and iMac are going to be very different from one another when you compare them. However, there is going to be a lot in common. In this article, we are going to compare both of the Mac computers to make it easy for you to decide about the right Mac computer for you. Generally, iMac tends to give better performance for reduced costs. But the costs keep adding up when you bring upgrades such as extra storage and more RAM. MacBook Pro, on the other hand, might seem more expensive but it tends to give the performance you pay for. Plus, it is portable of course. In this article, we are going to compare both Mac computers from different aspects. 13in MacBook Pro vs. 21.5in iMac The first thing to consider is, of course, the size. If you want to get a machine with powerful specs in a reasonable price, you can consider going for 13in MacBook Pro or 21.5in iMac. First, we will talk about 21.5in iMac here.
Now we will talk about 13in MacBook Pro. The models we are talking about are all of 2019.
Verdict
As stated above, if you want better performance and you are not concerned about the portability, you can consider investing in an iMac which is quite cheaper as compared to MacBook Pro. But if you want a computer that performs well and you also want to take it wherever you go, you are going to have to pay more in order to get a MacBook Pro.
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If look at the MacBook computers now, you will find that entire range has been consolidated. Computers are not quite different from one another in terms of specs. Now, it has become pretty difficult choose between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. With the similar designs and specs, things have come down to the processing capabilities which remain to be the deciding factors in setting the prices. While MacBook Air is a handy computer for most of the people, MacBook Pro is a choice of the users who demand their laptops to be powerful. Now, we are going to put forward a brief comparison between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Price The first thing that comes into mind while buying a MacBook is the price. And there is a stark difference between the prices of MacBook Air and the 13in MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro is more expensive. There are two default configurations the MacBook Air is available in. the base model is equipped with 1.6GHz Dual-core 8th-gen Intel i5, 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD storage. It is available at a price of $1,099. Another configuration has the same specs except for the SSD which is upgraded to 256GB. It has the price tag of $1,299. MacBook Pro has been updated in 2019 and it now includes a Touch Bar in place of the function keys. This laptop starts at $1,299 and moves to $1,499, $1,799 and $1,999 depending on the specs of your choice. It may be interesting to note that the most expensive MacBook Air and the cheapest MacBook Pro cost the same. Dimensions and weight MacBook Air was launched in 2008 and it was the most lightweight laptop at that time. Over the years, the weight of MacBook Pro also declined. As for now, the difference between the weights of both laptops is not as much as it was in 2008. MacBook Air is only fractionally lighter than MacBook Pro, i.e. 1.25kg compared to 1.37kg. The size of 2019 MacBook Air is 30.41cm x 21.24cm, and 15.6mm thin. At the narrowest point, the thickness is 4.1mm. On the other hand, 13in MacBook Pro is 30.41cm x 21.24cm. So, its footprint is a little thicker overall with a uniform thickness of 14.9mm because it doesn’t tapper. Processor and RAM Both Air and Pro come with 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processors but there are different models. Air has an impressive speed of 1.6GHz but it has a dual core processor. The Turbo Boost increases the clock up to 3.6GHz. On the other hand, MacBook Pro has a processor of 1.4GHz quad-core. Turbo Boost can increase the clock rate up to 3.9GHz. Overall, it is quite powerful computer. This computer is all about performance. Meanwhile, MacBook Air provides a nice balance between power and efficiency. Storage
Both MacBook Air and Pro start at 128GB when it comes to storage. Nevertheless, you can increase the storage at the time of purchase. You can increase the storage in Air up to 1TB. And if you want to get a MacBook Pro with the maximum storage capacity, you can buy a model with 2TB of storage. Of source you are going to have to pay more with if you are choosing a laptop with increased storage capacity. |
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