Apple MacBook Air 13" M1 vs Apple MacBook Pro M1

Both run the same M1 chip and 8GB of memory, so everyday speed is close. The MacBook Pro 13 adds a brighter 500-nit screen, a fan for sustained loads, a Touch Bar, and a larger battery rated up to 20 hours, while the Air is thinner, lighter, and silent with no fan. Buyers rate the Air slightly higher, and most people who mainly browse, write, and stream are better served by the Air; pick the Pro if you push long exports or want the brighter display.

• Choose the MacBook Air if you want the lightest, quietest Mac for everyday work and don't need a fan or a brighter screen.
• Choose the MacBook Pro if you run long sustained workloads, want the brighter 500-nit display and Touch Bar, or need the bigger battery.