M1 Macbook Air vs Pro (8 vs 16 GB) for Data Science @LukeBarousse
M1 Macbook Air vs Pro (8 vs 16 GB) for Data Science  @LukeBarousse
Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
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Which M1 Macbook should you be selecting based on your data science needs? I run a few tests with my new M1 Macbook Pro and provide recommendations on what size graphics (GPU), memory (unified memory), and storage (SSD) you will need.

M1 Macbook Air 8GB πŸ‘‰πŸΌ geni.us/M1macAir8GB
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*Check Apple's website for lower prices & discounts (and 16 GB versions)

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00:00 Intro
00:46 Air Vs Pro
03:10 Graphics - GPU
03:43 Memory - RAM
05:01 Storage - SSD
06:12 Final Recommendation

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