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While this isn’t the most powerful MacBook Pro you can buy, it has some significant upgrades over any MacBook Air on the market. It has a longer, up to 24 hour battery life, 512GB of storage space and clearer, richer built-in speakers and microphones. But the biggest upgrade is to the screen: it’s brighter, faster, higher resolution and supports HDR content.
One of the main reasons I choose it over the MacBook Air is connectivity: the Pro has three USB-C ports, an HDMI port and an SD card port. Being able to easily connect extra screens, wired keyboards, and SD cards without using a dongle is simple and convenient.
It’s a touch heavier (and pricier) than the MacBook Air, but I think it’s worth it.
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I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on smartwatches, running shoes, cameras and more. For this piece, I checked Apple MacBook Pro (M4) prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.
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