Comparing the New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air: Which One is Right for You?

Here are 10 short points for your Google story comparing the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air:

Performance: MacBook Pro features M4 chips (M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max) for top-tier performance, while MacBook Air has the M3 chip for excellent everyday use.

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Ports: MacBook Pro comes with Thunderbolt 5 ports; MacBook Air has Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Display: MacBook Pro boasts a Liquid Retina XDR display with nano-texture option; MacBook Air has a Retina display.

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Camera: MacBook Pro includes a 12MP Center Stage camera; MacBook Air has a standard 720p FaceTime HD camera.

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Battery Life: MacBook Pro offers up to 24 hours of battery life; MacBook Air provides up to 18 hours.

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Weight: MacBook Air is lighter and more portable, ideal for on-the-go use.

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Storage: Both models offer up to 2TB of storage, but MacBook Pro has faster SSD options.

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Design: MacBook Pro has a more robust design with better cooling; MacBook Air is sleek and fanless.

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Use Case: MacBook Pro is perfect for professionals needing high performance; MacBook Air is great for students and casual users.

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Price: MacBook Air is more budget-friendly, while MacBook Pro is priced higher for its advanced features.

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