With the announcement of the new Apple Pro and the new MacBook Air (2020), one of the questions that raises serious doubts among Apple users is coming back. The new generation of these groups share the same points, but at the same time they are very different than before. Choosing a MacBook Air or iPad Pro by 2020 it needs to focus on the tasks we will be implementing. Therefore, beyond the specifics, we must look at its capabilities.
IPad Pro or MacBook Air (2020): technical specifications and differences
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MacBook Air (2020) |
IPad Pro (2020) |
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Show |
13.3 inches; resolution 2,560 x 1,600 at 227 dpi; Original tone |
11 inches, 2388 x 1668 at 264 dpi; 12.9 inches, 2732 x 2048 at 264 dpi; ProMotion, P3 color gamut and True Tone |
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Weight and size |
1.29kg; 1.61 x 30.41 x 21.24cm |
473 grams, 0.59 x 24,76 x 17.85cm; 643 grams, 0.59 x 28.06 x 21.49cm |
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Base storage |
256GB SSD |
128GB SSD |
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Processor and RAM |
Intel Core i3, i5 optimized and i7 |
A12Z Bionic with neural motor and M12 Coprocessor |
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Drawings |
Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
8 core GPU |
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Authentication |
Touch ID; Apple Watch |
Face ID |
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Cameras |
FaceTime HD 720p |
12MP with ƒ / 1.8 wide camera; 10MP and ƒ / 2.4 Ultra-wide-angle camera and several technologies; FaceTime 7MP with ƒ / 2.2 camera |
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Reality is augmentation |
No. |
Yes, using cameras, ARKit and LiDAR sensors |
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Communication |
USB-C x2; Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n; blue 5 |
USB-C x1; Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax; MIMO; blue 5; 4G optional |
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Audio / Microphone |
X2 speakers; x3 microphone |
X4 speakers; x5 studio pipes |
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Keyboard / trackpad |
It is separated by a scarf machine; Press the touchpad to touch |
Magic Choice Keyboard, a backlit with a scarf; Press the touchpad to touch |
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Stylus holds |
No. |
Yes, the Apple Pencil 2 |
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An operating system |
macOS 10.15.4 Catalina |
IPadOS 13.4 |
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Price |
From 1,199 euros |
From 879 euros, Magic Keyboard from 339 euros (1,208 euros) |
Common tasks between both groups
With the advent of MacBook Air and iPad Pro (2020), the decision is harder than ever. Especially now The iPad Pro allows installation Magic Keyboard with scissor and trackpad. The inclusion of this writing breaks new production worlds on the iPad.
This thanks me a lot for iPadOS 13.4 and the addition of mouse support throughout the operating system. The mouse it's like a desktop computer, but it is very different in their behavior. With this new base, which performs with more compatible mice than the ones installed on the Magic keyboard, they increase the tasks that both teams can perform jointly.
Long and clear text management, creating and editing spreadsheets of some complexity, high quality video editing, 3D modeling and the use of desktop version of the web settings are just some of the examples.
When to choose MacBook Air or iPad Pro
The decision to buy a MacBook Air in comparison to the iPad Pro, both from 2020, falls short of the need to use certain apps or services in macOS. Missing apps by their exact type or by being flexible with iPadOS. It might also be because syncing workflow to other apps or services on iPadOS is considered too expensive.
This group's priority is given its screen size, 13.3-inch and low pixel density than the iPad Pro, but it's enough. More screen space, coupled with the flexibility to use multiple windows, is also a key factor for many users.
Base storage is twice as big as that of the iPad Pro, which has 256GB. This translates into a few headaches when managing files locally, although these restrictions are greatly reduced due to the cloud in its different ways. The Windows View It's the only way you can get a MacBook Air. If you are using software based on this group in a certain quantity, without having to fit into iPadOS, this Mac is your best option.
Apple Pro, meanwhile, also has features o special functions where the MacBook Air does not reach:
- Two sizes, weight, small size and 4G connectivity for advanced users to travel excessively.
- High screen with adjustable quality, with technologies like the P3 and ProMotion color gamut. It is important for users who need it color accuracy.
- Thanks to the A12Z Bionic processor, all the work required Lots of work and artwork benefit from Intel chip for MacBook Air. An example is sports.
- The Apple Pencil opens the door to a class of unique functions with the iPad Pro (any current iPad). Take notes manually It is one of them, though the greatest strength comes from straightforward drawing works.
- The scanning documents It can be made from the iPad Pro itself because of its rear camera system. Important for most professionals handling visual and digital texts.
- The augmented reality It also features a separate part of the iPad, which is more suitable for this 2020 model. Its camera system integrated by LiDAR makes it a benchmark in the consumer market.
With the proliferation of similar tasks, the choice between one group and the other ultimately falls in line with whether to adapt to our workflow and the new functions provided by the iPad Pro
For the same values, we have two groups in the same function, although there are basic differences. When comparing screen size and capabilities, the MacBook Air still costs 1,199 euros compared to 1,209 euros and 399 euros on a keyboard with a trackpad, 1,608 euros in total. Finally, we compare two computer platforms that have never been so close together. MacBook Air it represents a traditional computer, with workflow inherited and refined for decades. If your profile also makes use of this team, then you are a member.
The iPad Pro, by contrast, takes on some of the same functionality and adds some new features that are either impossible or very complicated to make on the MacBook Air. For this generation, there are many shared functions and different functions on the Mac than before. If your workflow is unchanged or is already made for the iPhone or iPad, this iPad Pro is your best tool.
