the better screen is better than the real state imo, your post is really pointless
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The MBP14 has FAR more display area than the 15 when you operate both at 1:1 scaling. The MBA15 cheats by using a crappy "default for display" setting that should be labeled "more space." The simple fact is that the 14 has more pixels than the 15.
I used the 15/16 inch MBP for years for work but still prefer the 13/14 inch MBP as my personal laptop for the portability
honestly screen brightness is why I went with the pro lol, I have it at or above 100% pretty much all the time except when I’m in a super dark room and I’m reading text and not watching something
Does the 16in really get more working real estate?
Like you can functionally fit more on the screen? Because there’s so many times I need two windows next to each other. And I need to be able to do that.
Here is my observation from using the 14, 15, and 16. While the MacBook Pro 14” may seem superior on paper, the MacBook Air 15” excels in productivity with its larger screen real estate. Side-by-side windows and a higher resolution make tasks like Zoom meetings and referencing PDFs more comfortable, reducing eye strain. The Air's extended battery life ensures a full work day, a feature lacking in the MacBook Pro 14”. Additionally, typing on the 14” Pro often leads to palm irritation.
Compared to the MacBook Pro 16”, the MacBook Air 15” balances portability and productivity, making it preferable for various environments. Resale value dynamics reveal that upgrading the 15" doesn't significantly boost value, while the base 16/512 configuration tends to hold better resale value.
Considering my MacBook Air 15” is used as as a secondary device, features like mini led become less crucial, especially I consume content primarily on my oled tv. The observed bloom effect on mini led is a concern, but my ability to remote into my desktop for additional power supports the practicality of the MacBook Air 15” as an efficient secondary device for your specific use case.
A program like RDM eliminates the screen real estate issue.
The MBP 14 is a more powerful machine than the MBA and might be better suited for many workflows.
RDM won't really fix the problem. If you make the resolution too high things will be too hard to read on the smaller display.
The MBP are more powerful machines and some people might get value from that. But for the majority of people, the M2 is more than fast enough. And some people will find value in the bigger display and be better off with a MBA 15 or MBP 16.
All I'm saying is if your gonna recommend someone looking at the MBA 15 get the MBP 14, make sure they are okay with going back to a MBA 13 size screen.