Apple currently offers a range of MacBook options: the MacBook Air in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, and the MacBook Pro in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. The introduction of the 15-inch MacBook Air has reignited the debate over the ideal laptop size, with many users claiming that 15 inches strikes the perfect balance between screen real estate and portability. Historically, the 15-inch was a staple in the MacBook Pro lineup, existing in both the Retina and Touch Bar versions.
However, as the MacBook Pro transitioned to a larger 16-inch model—likely due to thermal considerations with Intel processors—the 15-inch option was ultimately phased out. The absence of a 15-inch MacBook Pro has left a gap for users who find the 14-inch model too cramped and the 16-inch variant too bulky. Before the 15-inch MacBook Air emerged, the only choice for those seeking a larger-screen MacBook Pro was the 16-inch model.
Now, with the 15-inch Air available, anyone looking for that size may feel pushed towards it, even if it doesn’t offer the same professional capabilities as a Pro device. Many tech enthusiasts wish for the return of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, recognizing that the difference in size between the 14-inch and 16-inch devices may not be substantial enough to justify the lack of a middle option. Should Apple consider reintroducing a 15-inch model, it would likely take time, but it raises the intriguing possibility of having a renewed lineup consisting of 13-inch, 15-inch, and even 17-inch MacBook Pros.
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