MBP 2017 vs. MBA 2020

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    I am looking for a new MacBook and torn between these two:

    MacBook Pro (Secondhand)
    - 13-inch, 2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports
    - Processor: 3.5 GHz Dual-Core i7
    - RAM: 16 GB
    - With Touch Bar

    vs.

    MacBook Air (Brand-New)
    - 2020
    - Processor: 1.1 GHz Quad-Core i5
    - RAM: 16 GB

    They're both almost the same price. What do you think I should choose? Thanks, guys.
     
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    MBA for me, because the MBP have known technical problem on screen and keyboard.
     
    #2 lardcas, May 3, 2020
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    what will be the main use as that may help which one to recommend. pero i'll go for the one which has new keyboard (not the butterfly...)
     
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    I'll go for the new processor and keyboard though
     
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    IMO, newer is better.
     
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    ... how long do you plan to keep it, and what will you use it for?

    Simple browsing/office - then go with the Air, it will get longer MacOS support, it has the new keyboard and you get a brand new battery
     
    #6 ice, May 5, 2020
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    The Air got better specs.
    - Quad core

    Plus - if you need the power of the Pro.. just hook up an EGPU later on via Thunderbolt 3.
     
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