That’s up to you to decide. The MacBook Pro definitely has a lot of benefits including longevity, a powerful operating system, easy integration with the rest of the Apple ecosystem, a strong battery life, a sleek design and a high-resolution screen, to name just a few.

It depends a lot on the make and model. In Australia, a brand new MacBook Pro will cost you around a couple of thousand dollars. A refurbished model will save you potentially hundreds.

While both are very decent laptops, they have a few subtle and not-so-subtle differences. Obviously, the Air is smaller and lighter, but the Pro has a brighter screen display, an extra USB port and a bigger sound from its speakers.

There’s a MacBook Pro out there for you, but only you can decide which one it is. The MacBook Pro 13-inch from 2022 has excellent performance and battery life but older refurbished models like the highly portable MacBook Pro 13-inch have their benefits too.

With the right amount of care, you can expect a MacBook Pro to last around seven years.