forum thread Posted by Dr.Wajahat • 6d ago
Apr 25, 2025 2:59 PM
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forum thread Posted by Dr.Wajahat • 6d ago
Apr 25, 2025 2:59 PM
Refurb: Apple MacBook Pro: 14", M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $779
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While the M4 is way better in single core benchmarks while a MBA is not actively cooled and has 256GB SSD.
I agree though if I were buying today, I'd buy probably pay more for the new laptop and the better CPU of the M4 MBA.
The screen is horrible on MBA. 60hz should only be anything less than $500
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I didn't use it much for the first year I had it but after that I used it a LOT (all day everyday) and I'm at 87% battery capacity.
M1 Pro is honestly still is overkill for 99% of tasks normal people do everyday. It was such a massive leap from Intel that it still covers most pro use easily as well. Video editing/photo editing isn't going to see much if any improvement. Unless you make money by saving time when you're compiling complex coding projects, the difference between M1 Pro and M4 is very neglibile. I'd rather have the better screen!
So for $800 if the battery percentage is somewhere around 85% and it's in good shape, you have no room to go wrong here. It's not a screamer of a deal but I'd personally buy it over a M4 MBA. I'm never going back to something below a 120hz MiniLED. As soon as OLED comes out is when I upgrade next.