Are you really a "Pro" user? M4 Macbook Air vs M4 Pro Macbook Pro Review
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How does the M4 Macbook Air and M4 Pro Macbook Pro compare for video exporting?↑
Video Export Test
Using Capcut. 15-min 4K 24FPS video export (total media assets = 115GB)
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Does the M4 Pro Macbook Pro export videos much more quickly when running the fans at maximum speed?↑
Video Export Test (MBP at default fan settings vs MBP at maximum fan speed settings)
Using Capcut. 15-min 4K 24FPS video export (total media assets = 115GB)
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How does the M4 Macbook Air and M4 Pro Macbook Pro compare for programming tasks (with AI)?↑
Programming with AI
Using Claude Code in Cursor, alternating between Sonnet 4 and Opus 4 models with Claude Max plan.
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How does the M4 Macbook Air and M4 Pro Macbook Pro compare for web browsing?↑
Web Browsing
Performance comparison during web tasks. 6 Youtube podcasts, Canva, Notion, Whatsapp Web, Telegram, Gmail, Google Calendar, Home Assistant running in background.
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In this post I explain why even after upgrading to a new M4 MacBook Pro I still find myself reaching for my M1 MacBook Air more often in 2025. I dive into the key reasons like its unbeatable portability impressive battery life even after years of use and how I navigate its limitations in ports and storage. Discover why the M1 MacBook Air continues to be my go to laptop for most tasks and why I am even contemplating returning my new M4 MacBook Pro.
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