I am looking at these two, trying to find a deal on the Pro 2022 that makes it close to the price of the 13" 2024 Air. Right now the “deals” are still in the $999 range for it, as opposed to $800 for the Air. Which sucks - seems like the 2022 is still better, but $200 is $200. I have a pro 10.5" now, but the lure of bigger has finally won out, years later. Trying to see if I’m missing anything - on paper the 2022 is still better, even if older.
Advantages of the Pro 2022:
- FaceID, not TouchID
- Promotion display (120hz vs the Air’s 60hz)
- can run external display
Advantages of the Air 2024:
- Cheaper
- Newer - supported longer?
- ? Anything else?
I have a 2022 Pro 12.9 and a 2022 5th Gen Air. The Air is what I use 90% of the time because the pro is just too dang heavy. Face ID on the pro is vastly superior to the supremely annoying fingerprint sensor on the Air power button. I use the pro to read comics (because it’s larger), to take meetings if necessary (the camera actually follows your face around if you move), and I bring it with me if I want a cellular data connection on a tablet while I am out and about. And that’s about it. Meanwhile I do pretty much everything else on my air because it’s so light and easy to hold. That’s my 2 cents anyway.
-written on my iPad Air