Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Air M4 Review - Why Pay More!?
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After using the M4 MacBook Air for almost a full year, I bought the M5 MacBook Pro to see if it could replace my M4 MacBook Pro or more importantly my M4 MacBook Air for ordinary daily use like web browsing, emails, and even some occasional work.
So in this video, we discuss the real-world differences between the M5 MacBook Pro and the M4 MacBook Air. This includes display, speakers, battery life, performance, portability, and more. Enjoy!
*Buy your MacBook on Amazon:*
Buy M5 MacBook Pro ($1649): amzn.to/44RulrX
Buy M4 MacBook Air ($749): amzn.to/3EXVU9i
Buy M4 MacBook Pro ($1298): amzn.to/49h2gLU
Buy M4 Pro MacBook Pro ($1749): amzn.to/49b49K4
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*Chapters:*
0:00 M4 MacBook Air or M5 MacBook Pro?
0:33 This decision might be simple..
1:40 The looks matter
1:53 Why does nobody mention this..
2:24 MacBook Pro has major advantages, though
2:41 I’m addicted
3:17 There’s another reason (displays)
3:46 120hz.. meh
4:13 Take the extra money for this
4:27 Clean up your Mac (CMM)
5:36 The biggest difference (explained)
6:35 Mic makes huge difference on FT
7:32 Video & Mic test on MBA vs MBP
8:00 Speakers are a big difference
8:27 Speaker test
9:03 Performance. Not what you think!
10:54 Video editing, creative work
12:07 Battery Life
12:53 This is the tough part. Pricing!
13:19 Should you get MacBook Air or Pro?
13:45 It doesn’t matter how jacked you are!
14:07 Who should get M5 MacBook Pro then?
14:43 Go M4 Pro/M4 Max instead?
15:14 What am I doing with my Macs?
15:55 Which are you choosing?
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Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Air M4 Review - Why Pay More!?
Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free with code BRANDON20 for 20% off - clnmy.com/BRANDON20
After using the M4 MacBook Air for almost a full year, I bought the M5 MacBook Pro to see if it could replace my M4 MacBook Pro or more importantly my M4 MacBook Air for ordinary daily use like web browsing, emails, and even some occasional work.
So in this video, we discuss the real-world differences between the M5 MacBook Pro and the M4 MacBook Air. This includes display, speakers, battery life, performance, portability, and more. Enjoy!
*Buy your MacBook on Amazon:*
Buy M5 MacBook Pro ($1649): amzn.to/44RulrX
Buy M4 MacBook Air ($749): amzn.to/3EXVU9i
Buy M4 MacBook Pro ($1298): amzn.to/49h2gLU
Buy M4 Pro MacBook Pro ($1749): amzn.to/49b49K4
💬 Join our *Discord* server to continue the conversation: discord.gg/appleden
📖📲 Sign up for the *newsletter* to get unfiltered Apple news & insights: theappleden.com/subscribe (it's free)
*Social Media:*
Twitter/X: https://x.com/brandonbutch
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonbutch
Threads: threads.net/@brandonbutch
TikTok: tiktok.com/@brandon.butch
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonbutchyt
Apple Music: apple.co/2VF3KZj
*Chapters:*
0:00 M4 MacBook Air or M5 MacBook Pro?
0:33 This decision might be simple..
1:40 The looks matter
1:53 Why does nobody mention this..
2:24 MacBook Pro has major advantages, though
2:41 I’m addicted
3:17 There’s another reason (displays)
3:46 120hz.. meh
4:13 Take the extra money for this
4:27 Clean up your Mac (CMM)
5:36 The biggest difference (explained)
6:35 Mic makes huge difference on FT
7:32 Video & Mic test on MBA vs MBP
8:00 Speakers are a big difference
8:27 Speaker test
9:03 Performance. Not what you think!
10:54 Video editing, creative work
12:07 Battery Life
12:53 This is the tough part. Pricing!
13:19 Should you get MacBook Air or Pro?
13:45 It doesn’t matter how jacked you are!
14:07 Who should get M5 MacBook Pro then?
14:43 Go M4 Pro/M4 Max instead?
15:14 What am I doing with my Macs?
15:55 Which are you choosing?
📷 Gear used to make this video: amzn.to/4nhnLmf
📱 Best tech deals (updated daily): amzn.to/2qcK0QT
Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.
Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!
