{"id":4695,"date":"2026-03-29T22:52:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/?p=4695"},"modified":"2026-04-05T13:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T11:20:20","slug":"macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-comparatif\/","title":{"rendered":"Air vs Pro 2026: which model to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-blog\">\n\n<h1>MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: which Mac should you choose in 2026?<\/h1>\n\n<div class=\"article-meta\">Reading : 13 min | Comparatives and Opinions<\/div>\n\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-comparatif-2026.webp\" alt=\"MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro 2026 comparison chart which Mac to choose\" title=\"MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: full comparison to help you make the right choice in 2026\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" loading=\"eager\">\n\n<div class=\"answer-box\">\n<strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong> The MacBook Air M4\/M5 suits 90 % users (office, web, photo, light development) with an ultra-thin design, silent operation and excellent value for money from \u20ac1,199. The MacBook Pro M5\/M5 Pro\/M5 Max is aimed at demanding professionals (4K\/8K video editing, 3D, intensive development) thanks to its 120 Hz Mini-LED display, extensive connectivity and sustained power. The price difference is around \u20ac450 for a comparable configuration.\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"toc-box\">\n<strong>Contents<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#gamme-2026\">The MacBook range in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#design-poids\">Design, weight and portability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ecran\">Screen: LCD vs Mini-LED<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#performances\">Performance and chips Apple Silicon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#autonomie\">Battery life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#connectique\">Connectors and ports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prix\">Prices and configurations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quel-mac-pour-vous\">Which Mac is right for you?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reparabilite\">Repairability and service life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"gamme-2026\">The MacBook range in 2026<\/h2>\n\n<p>Apple currently offers three ranges of notebooks: the MacBook Neo (entry-level with A18 Pro chip), the MacBook Air (mid-range with M4 or M5 chip) and the MacBook Pro (top-of-the-range with M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max chip). This comparison focuses on the most common choice: Air or Pro? In 15 years of repairs at MAC Repair in Brussels, this is the question our customers ask us most often before making a purchase.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"design-poids\">Design, weight and portability<\/h2>\n\n<p>This is the first difference you'll feel in your day-to-day life, especially if you're carrying your Mac in a rucksack.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Air 13\u2033<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Air 15\u2033<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Pro 14\u2033<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Pro 16\u2033<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td>1.24 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.51 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.55 kg<\/td>\n<td>2.14 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Thickness<\/span><\/td>\n<td>1.13 cm<\/td>\n<td>1.15 cm<\/td>\n<td>1.55 cm<\/td>\n<td>1.66 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Fan<\/span><\/td>\n<td>None (liabilities)<\/td>\n<td>None (liabilities)<\/td>\n<td>Yes (active)<\/td>\n<td>Yes (active)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Colours<\/span><\/td>\n<td>4 (Midnight, Starlight, Sidereal Grey, Silver)<\/td>\n<td>4 (idem)<\/td>\n<td>2 (Sidereal Black, Silver)<\/td>\n<td>2 (idem)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The MacBook Air 13\u2033 is the king choice for mobility: 300 grams lighter than the Pro 14\u2033 and almost half a centimetre thinner. Its lack of a fan means quiet 100 % operation, but also a slowdown under intense prolonged load (known as thermal throttling).<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"ecran\">Screen: LCD vs Mini-LED, a real gulf<\/h2>\n\n<p>This is probably the most visible (literally) difference between the two ranges, and the one that most justifies the price differential.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Screen feature<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Air<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Pro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td>IPS LCD (Liquid Retina)<\/td>\n<td>Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Refresh rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td>60 Hz<\/td>\n<td>120 Hz adaptive (ProMotion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Maximum brightness<\/span><\/td>\n<td>500 nits<\/td>\n<td>1600 nits (HDR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Contrast<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>Deep black (zone backlighting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">HDR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes (Dolby Vision, HDR10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Size<\/span><\/td>\n<td>13.6\u2033 or 15.3\u2033<\/td>\n<td>14.2\u2033 or 16.2\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The MacBook Pro screen is objectively superior in every way. The 120Hz makes scrolling and animations significantly smoother. Mini-LED delivers near-perfect blacks and three times the brightness, ideal for outdoor work or HDR content. For a photographer, videographer or graphic designer, this difference is significant. For office and web use, the MacBook Air screen remains excellent.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"performances\">Performance and chips Apple Silicon<\/h2>\n\n<p>With the arrival of the M5 chips in 2025-2026, the gap in raw performance between Air and Pro has narrowed considerably for everyday tasks.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Chip<\/th>\n<th>Available in<\/th>\n<th>CPU cores<\/th>\n<th>GPU cores<\/th>\n<th>RAM max<\/th>\n<th>Typical use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">M4<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air (2025)<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>32 GB<\/td>\n<td>Office, web, photo, light dev<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">M5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air and Pro (2026)<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>32 GB<\/td>\n<td>Same as M4 with 15-20 % gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">M5 Pro<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro only<\/td>\n<td>12-14<\/td>\n<td>18-20<\/td>\n<td>48 GB<\/td>\n<td>4K video editing, development, light 3D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">M5 Max<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro only<\/td>\n<td>14-16<\/td>\n<td>32-40<\/td>\n<td>128 GB<\/td>\n<td>8K editing, heavy 3D, ML, science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The key point: for 95 % everyday tasks (web browsing with 30 tabs, Office suite, Photoshop on standard files, compiling code, video conferencing), the M4\/M5 chip in the MacBook Air offers almost identical performance to the same chip in the MacBook Pro. The difference is in sustained loads: the Pro's active cooling system allows the chip to maintain its maximum performance for hours, whereas the Air reduces its frequency after 10-15 minutes of intensive charging to avoid overheating.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"info-box info-tip\">\n<strong>Our advice for the field:<\/strong> If you're asking yourself \u00abdo I need a Pro\u00bb, the answer is probably no. Customers who really need a Pro already know this: video editors, musicians in production, developers compiling large projects, 3D engineers. For everyone else, the Air is the best choice.\n<\/div>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/macbook-air-pro-ecran-connectique-comparaison.webp\" alt=\"MacBook Air vs Pro screen connectivity performance comparison\" title=\"Comparison of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro displays and connectivity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n<h2 id=\"autonomie\">Battery life<\/h2>\n\n<p>Apple claims generous battery life for both ranges, but the actual figures vary according to usage.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Claimed autonomy (video)<\/th>\n<th>Actual range (mixed use)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">MacBook Air 13\u2033 M5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>6 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>10-14 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">MacBook Air 15\u2033 M5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>6 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">MacBook Pro 14\u2033 M5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<td>2 - 6 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">MacBook Pro 16\u2033 M5 Pro<\/span><\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<td>15-20 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The MacBook Pro offers much longer battery life thanks to its larger battery (made possible by its thicker chassis). If you often work far from an outlet, this is a real advantage of the Pro. However, the MacBook Air's 10-14 hours are more than enough for a full day's work.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"connectique\">Connectors and ports<\/h2>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Port<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Air<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Pro 14\u2033\/16\u2033<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Thunderbolt 4 \/ USB-C<\/span><\/td>\n<td>2 ports<\/td>\n<td>3 ports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">MagSafe 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">HDMI<\/span><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes (HDMI 2.1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">SD card reader<\/span><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes (SDXC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Audio jack<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Yes (3.5 mm)<\/td>\n<td>Yes (3.5 mm, high impedance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">External screens supported<\/span><\/td>\n<td>1 (2 with lid closed)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 3 (depending on chip)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The MacBook Pro's integrated HDMI and SD card reader are real advantages for photographers and presenters who regularly connect an external screen or import photos from a device. For the MacBook Air, a USB-C adapter costing \u20ac30-50 makes up for this absence, but it's just one more accessory to carry around.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"prix\">Prices and recommended configurations<\/h2>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Configuration<\/th>\n<th>Apple Store price (2026)<\/th>\n<th>Our opinion<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Air 13\u2033 M5 16 GB \/ 256 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac1,199<\/td>\n<td>Sufficient for office use, but just 256 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Air 13\u2033 M5 16 GB \/ 512 GB<\/span><span class=\"cell-desc\">Our recommendation<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac1,429<\/td>\n<td>The best value for money in the range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Air 15\u2033 M5 16 GB \/ 512 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac1,729<\/td>\n<td>Big screen without the Pro price tag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Pro 14\u2033 M5 16 GB \/ 512 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac1,899<\/td>\n<td>Pro input: Mini-LED screen and ports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Pro 14\u2033 M5 Pro 24 GB \/ 512 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac2,399<\/td>\n<td>For creative professionals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Pro 16\u2033 M5 Pro 24 GB \/ 512 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>From \u20ac2,899<\/td>\n<td>Big screen pro, video editing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"info-box info-warning\">\n<strong>Watch out for 256 GB :<\/strong> macOS takes up around 25-35 GB, current applications 20-40 GB, and you need to keep at least 20 % of disk free for performance. On a 256GB model, that leaves around 150-170GB that can actually be used. If you store photos, videos or large files, opt for 512 GB minimum. To find out how to manage limited storage, consult our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/clean-up-mac-free-up-space\/\">clean your Mac<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"quel-mac-pour-vous\">Which Mac is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>User profile<\/th>\n<th>Recommended model<\/th>\n<th>Why<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Student<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air 13\u2033 M4\/M5<\/td>\n<td>Lightweight, silent, autonomous, educational price (-10 %)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Office and web<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air 13\u2033 M5<\/td>\n<td>More than enough power, better value for money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Photographer<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro 14\u2033 M5<\/td>\n<td>Mini-LED screen for colour fidelity, SD reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Video editor<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro 16\u2033 M5 Pro<\/td>\n<td>Large screen, 24GB+ RAM, sustained performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Developer<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air 15\u2033 or Pro 14\u2033 M5<\/td>\n<td>Air sufficient for most, Pro for large projects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Musician \/ audio producer<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro 14\u2033 M5 Pro<\/td>\n<td>CPU power for plugins, high impedance jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Nomad \/ traveller<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Air 13\u2033 M5<\/td>\n<td>The lightest, quietest in meetings, excellent battery life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">3D \/ engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td>MacBook Pro 16\u2033 M5 Max<\/td>\n<td>Powerful GPU, up to 128 GB of unified RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2 id=\"reparabilite\">Repairability and service life<\/h2>\n\n<p>This is an aspect often overlooked in comparisons, but crucial when you're investing between \u20ac1,200 and \u20ac3,000. At R\u00e9paration MAC, we repair both ranges on a daily basis, and here's what we find.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"tg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Repairability criteria<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Air<\/th>\n<th>MacBook Pro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">RAM<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Soldered (non-upgradeable)<\/td>\n<td>Soldered (non-upgradeable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">SSD<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Welded (non-upgradeable)<\/td>\n<td>Welded (non-upgradeable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Battery<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Glued, replaceable in the workshop<\/td>\n<td>Glued, replaceable in the workshop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Screen<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Possible replacement<\/td>\n<td>Possible replacement (more expensive, Mini-LED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Keyboard<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Scissor mechanism (reliable)<\/td>\n<td>Scissor mechanism (reliable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"cell-label\">Average lifespan<\/span><\/td>\n<td>5-8 years<\/td>\n<td>6-10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Both ranges use soldered components (RAM, SSD), which makes upgrades impossible after purchase. That's why it's crucial to choose the right configuration from the outset, especially RAM and storage. If your MacBook is showing signs of weakness, a <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/free-mac-diagnostic\/\">free diagnosis<\/a> in our workshop can determine whether a repair is more cost-effective than a replacement. To compare the detailed specs of each model, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/fr\/macbook-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Apple comparator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/macbook-air-pro-repair-life.webp\" alt=\"MacBook Air vs Pro repairability battery life SSD\" title=\"Repairability and lifespan of MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n<div class=\"info-box info-tip\">\n<strong>Technical advice :<\/strong> whatever range you choose, the <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/mac-battery-replacement\/\">battery replacement<\/a> is still the most common repair after 3-4 years of use. At R\u00e9paration MAC, we replace batteries in all models of <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/macbook-air-repair\/\">MacBook Air<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/macbook-pro-repair\/\">MacBook Pro<\/a> with a 180-day warranty, extending the life of your Mac by a further 2-3 years. See also the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/fr-fr\/111901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple page on battery service<\/a> for official options.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Is the MacBook Air enough for work?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Yes, for the vast majority of jobs. MacBook Air handles office automation, the web, video conferencing, collaborative tools, light to medium development, photo editing and even occasional 1080p video editing perfectly. Only professionals working daily in 4K\/8K, 3D or intensive music production really need a Pro.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>What is the difference in performance between MacBook Air and Pro with the same chip?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>With the same M5 chip, performance is virtually identical for short tasks (photo export, quick compilation, web browsing). The difference appears on prolonged loads: the Pro's active cooling system maintains maximum performance continuously, while the Air reduces its frequency after 10-15 minutes of intense load to manage the heat.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>MacBook Air or Pro for a student?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>The MacBook Air 13\u2033 is the ideal choice for a student: it's the lightest (1.24 kg), totally silent (no fan in class or in the library), offers 10-14 hours of autonomy and benefits from an education discount of around 10 % on the Apple Store. The 16GB \/ 512GB model is the recommended configuration if you don't want to run out of space over 4-5 years of study.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Should I choose 8GB or 16GB of RAM?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>In 2026, all MacBook Air and Pro models will start with 16GB of RAM, Apple having abandoned the 8GB configuration. That's a comfortable minimum for the next few years. If you do video editing, 3D or development with virtual machines, opt for 24GB (Pro) or 32GB if available. As the RAM is soldered in, it is impossible to increase it after purchase.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Is MacBook Pro noisy?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>No, not in everyday use. The MacBook Pro's fans are inaudible during office use, web browsing and videoconferencing. They are only activated during intensive tasks (video export, 3D rendering, heavy compilation) and remain discreet. If your MacBook Pro is constantly making noise, even when idle, it's a sign of a problem (dust build-up, blocked process) that needs to be investigated. <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/free-mac-diagnostic\/\">diagnostic<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Can I connect an external display to a MacBook Air?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Yes, the MacBook Air M4\/M5 supports an external display via USB-C\/Thunderbolt (you need a USB-C to HDMI cable or an adapter). With the lid open, only one external display is supported. With the lid closed and an external keyboard\/mouse, two displays can be connected. MacBook Pro supports up to 3 displays depending on the chip (M5 Pro\/Max).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>MacBook Air or Pro for photo editing with Photoshop\/Lightroom?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>The MacBook Air M4\/M5 handles Photoshop and Lightroom perfectly for standard photo editing. But the MacBook Pro's Mini-LED display offers far superior colour fidelity and contrast, which is important for professional photographers. If colour accuracy is critical to your work, the Pro is worth the investment. Otherwise, the Air is more than enough.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>How long does a MacBook Air last compared to a MacBook Pro?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Both ranges offer excellent longevity: 5-8 years for an Air and 6-10 years for a Pro. Lifespan depends above all on the configuration chosen at the time of purchase (RAM and storage sufficient for future needs) and maintenance. A <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/mac-battery-replacement\/\">battery replacement<\/a> after 3-4 years significantly extends the lifespan of both models.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Is it better to have a 15\u2033 MacBook Air or a 14\u2033 MacBook Pro?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>These are two different philosophies at the same price (around \u20ac1,700-1,900). The MacBook Air 15\u2033 offers a large LCD screen, silent operation and a contained weight (1.51 kg). The MacBook Pro 14\u2033 offers a smaller screen but Mini-LED 120 Hz, extensive connectivity (HDMI, SD) and sustained performance. Choose the Air 15\u2033 if you prefer screen size and silence, the Pro 14\u2033 if you want the best display and ports.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\"><span>Where can I get my MacBook Air or Pro repaired in Brussels?<\/span><span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>At R\u00e9paration MAC in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, we repair all models of <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/macbook-air-repair\/\">MacBook Air<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/reparationmac.be\/en\/macbook-pro-repair\/\">MacBook Pro<\/a> since 2010: replacement of battery, screen, keyboard, motherboard, data recovery. 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