Stronger graphics, RAM & storage can be installed only during initial purchaseĪpple has not made it possible to upgrade the graphics or RAM on the Macbook Air/Pro after you’ve already purchased. How long will a MacBook Air last for gaming? With Apple, it’s tough to go wrong, their products are very well made. This is natural for almost any light laptop (like the air) as technology is always raising the bar each year. When you use many multiple apps and heavy software for several hours a day you’re RAM, battery, graphics card, or operating systems may struggle to keep up properly… typically at the 5-year mark. Moderate usage? I’d personally get this version Macbook Air (Amazon). It easily handles multiple-tab web browsing, work & school documents, and Netflix/Youtube for many more years than my windows laptop will (5-7 years). The MacBook Pro is usually overkill for most working on google sheets, documents. Compared to the Air, the Macbook Pro could be expected to last 7 years or so with minimal issues… it’s simply stronger than the MacBook Air as far as specs.
I tested both over the years and I’d use the Macbook Pro 16 inch (Amazon) over the Air. However, I do a lot of photo editing/animation… If I didn’t I would use the Air since a Pro wouldn’t be necessary.
