The Macbook Air is best suited for portability, while the Macbook Pro is a suitable desktop replacement for scientists, designers and people working with video editing. Prices for the Pro start at $1,199 for the base 13-inch model to $1,799 for the base 15-inch model to $2,199 for the 15-inch Macbook Pro with Retina display, which is a high-end model with more memory and storage options. Macbook Pro has 13-inch and 15-inch models, a faster processor, a DVD drive and a maximum weight of 5.6 pounds. The MacBook Air comes in 11-inch and 13-inch screen models and has a maximum weight of 2.96 lb. MacBook Airs use more expensive SSD drives instead of the HDD drives found in MacBook Pros, which have more storage but are slower and heavier. The MacBook Pro is more expensive but has a more powerful processor and more ports.

The Macbook Air is cheaper, smaller, lighter and more portable but has no DVD drive and much less storage capacity compared to the MacBook Pro. Diffen › Technology › Consumer Electronics

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