06-08-2020, 04:29 PM
The 14,1 has a SSD so it will be faster. Period. This will make the biggest difference.
The 18,1 comes with an HDD in the base model, so if that's the HDD-only version, avoid it like the plague. Apple doesn't even give you a 7200 RPM HDD, it's an ultra-crap 5400RPM. Do Not Buy.
The 14,1's quad core is better than the 18,1's dual core buit thanks to generational differences, there won't be a hige difference between the two.
Both use integrated graphics, but the 18,1's graphics are technically better thanks to 3 more years of development. There's big caveat, though: The dual core 18,1 has a 15-25W laptop chip in it while the 14,1 uses a 65W desktop chip. That may tip the performance back to the 14,1 as it will not be power-limited and the 18,1 will.
The 18,1 will be supported by Apple longer than the 14,1 thanks to being 3 years newer.
If I could make sure I didn't get the HDD in the 18,1 (Fusion drive maybe OK), I'd go for that one.
The 18,1 comes with an HDD in the base model, so if that's the HDD-only version, avoid it like the plague. Apple doesn't even give you a 7200 RPM HDD, it's an ultra-crap 5400RPM. Do Not Buy.
The 14,1's quad core is better than the 18,1's dual core buit thanks to generational differences, there won't be a hige difference between the two.
Both use integrated graphics, but the 18,1's graphics are technically better thanks to 3 more years of development. There's big caveat, though: The dual core 18,1 has a 15-25W laptop chip in it while the 14,1 uses a 65W desktop chip. That may tip the performance back to the 14,1 as it will not be power-limited and the 18,1 will.
The 18,1 will be supported by Apple longer than the 14,1 thanks to being 3 years newer.
If I could make sure I didn't get the HDD in the 18,1 (Fusion drive maybe OK), I'd go for that one.