Apple Silicon M1 chip in MacBook Air outperforms high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro

I've been holding onto my late 2013 15" MacBook Pro for almost 7 years now and it's wild to see it get absolutely out-spec'd by the MacBook Air. It's been a long time, but I've always convinced myself that I'm not missing out on that big of a processor improvement. I do a lot of audio work with it, but even then it doesn't always feel like a slow experience.

My favorite model, the keyboard is heavenly.

Your 2013 would be at a huge performance disadvantage to the 2020 Intel Air and Pro.

Those are supposed at just as much of a disadvantage compared to the new Apple Silicon Air and Pro.

That's where shock comes in.

I really do love it. I'm gonna miss it when I eventually have to retire it. It's been rock solid this entire time.

That MacBook has to be one of the best computers Apple has ever created. Mine has lasted this long with non-stop daily usage for years and travel around different countries.

Throwing in a comment in this thread to say same. Incredible how I've used mine for 7 years and it seems new still. Only issue is 8 gigs of ram makes things like docker or ides difficult, but I get hesitant to buy a replacement because of the year to year changes. I mean, why buy a new one if you have a machine that's been going strong for so long?

same here. My friends don't believe it when we work together at a cafe and my battery lasts about as long as their brand new mbp.

my only pb are the smears on the screen, otherwise i think i'll keep it for another 7 years.

Yeah I’ve had two new models since but my 2013 keeps on ticking. Never had any issues and still running just fine. Night and day compared to the piece of garbage 2017 model I got.

Can also vouch for this. I've been working with a late 2012 Retina MacBook Pro and it's been an indestructible workhorse for me.