I went from a fully loaded 2015 11” to the new 13. The new one is a big step up—but I also wish the 11 was still an option. I had two generations of 11” prior to the 2015, so I am definitely in your camp.
One thing worth noting was that price / performance / portability peaked in the 2015”
11” air and has not come close since. So you are right to hold up this model.
The thing is I think we are going to see a very powerful ARM based MacBook that will be a real successor to the 2015 11”.
So I’m treating the new mba as a holdover until then.
In what ways is your new 13 a big step up? Performance? Battery? Screen? I know that with the smaller bezel it's overall more compact than an older 13, but it's still bigger and heavier.
Performance, bigtime. The benchmarks don't do the change justice.
It is a lot bigger and heavier than the 11" and there is no getting around it except get used to it. But for the speed, touch Id and keyboard it is worth it.
If a superior ARM macbook is released next year i'll probably sell this though.
One thing worth noting was that price / performance / portability peaked in the 2015” 11” air and has not come close since. So you are right to hold up this model.
The thing is I think we are going to see a very powerful ARM based MacBook that will be a real successor to the 2015 11”.
So I’m treating the new mba as a holdover until then.