MacBook Air’s low-light camera is worse, but not by much.

Both are mediocre. The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro share the same 1080p FaceTime HD sensor in recent models (M1, M2, M3), so hardware-wise they’re identical. The difference is software: the Pro has a slightly better image signal processor and can handle noise reduction a bit more aggressively. In practice, that means the Pro’s image is marginally brighter and less grainy in dim light, but it’s still not good. You’re not going to look great on a Zoom call either way.

If you’re comparing the current MacBook Air (M3) to the base 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3), the Pro’s camera is a hair better. But if you’re deciding between an M1 Air and an M2 Pro, the Air is actually worse — the M1 Air only has a 720p camera. So check your specific models.

Honestly, if low-light video quality matters, neither is the right tool. Get an external webcam or a good ring light.