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Silver vs Space Grey? Which colour is the best ?

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Silver vs Space Grey, which is the nicer colour ?

  • Silver

    Votes: 57

    57.0%

  • Space Grey

    Votes: 35

    35.0%

  • Neither, I’m waiting for the Pro to be released in Fingerprint Midnight

    Votes: 8

    8.0%

  • Total voters

DD88

macrumors regular

Original poster

Jun 6, 2022
I’m a massive space grey fan and own a space grey iPad Pro but I’ve done a 180 on Silver and I actually think it looks better than space grey. What colour would you opt for if you were purchasing a 14” Pro?

ThirteenXIII

macrumors 6502a
Mar 8, 2008
silver all the way. classic Apple look in my opinion and Space Grey just seems there's too many variations between them and aren't always consistent. although I think the iPhone 5S Space Grey was the best version

unrigestered

macrumors regular
Jun 17, 2022 Springfield
i often prefer silver ever so slightly, but on the MBP i prefer space gray, as there isn't such a stark contrast between the body and the black keyboard area

Nicole1980

macrumors 6502a
Mar 19, 2010
space grey. I had silver (aluminum) for so many years (from about 2003 - 2019) that I still think of silver as being the 'old' look. I will take me probably another 16 years before I tire of the space grey

jparker402

macrumors 6502a
Jun 7, 2016 Bellevue, NE
I was going to get space grey, then remembered that I dropped and dinged my silver MacBook Air many years ago. It, being aluminum in metal and color, meant the ding really didn't show. Plus I have read that the areas around the ports on the Air show scuffing from inserting connectors on midnight and space grey. Decided to stick with silver.
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Feisar

macrumors regular
Aug 16, 2010
I got one of each - 16 silver and 14 space gray, LOL. Either color is fetching though I’m a fan of silver with the new MBP and iPad Pro designs, but 14 SG is still quite sexy 🥹
Last edited: Thursday at 7:14 PM

Program Install

macrumors demi-god
Mar 18, 2022 New York
I have always been Team Silver, to me personally it’s just a clean and classic finish for my MBP 14.

Traverse

macrumors 604
Mar 11, 2013 7,556 4,160 Here
I prefer Silver, especially with the 2021 revision MacBook Pros. The contracts of the black keyboard tray with the body looks very sharp to me. Plus the Studio Display and updated Magic accessories are all silver + black so it goes with the theme. I think a true black MacBook or the Midnight would look good, but to me the current space grey looks like a stained silver and I've seen posts of it discoloring.

CSBBody

macrumors member
Jan 23, 2020
i switch each time, but space grey is my preferred mac colour.

i agree a midnight black would have me salivating.

jav6454

macrumors Core
Nov 14, 2007 21,440 5,285 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza
I’m a massive space grey fan and own a space grey iPad Pro but I’ve done a 180 on Silver and I actually think it looks better than space grey. What colour would you opt for if you were purchasing a 14” Pro?
Which ever you like.

Six0Four

macrumors 6502a
Mar 27, 2020
Silver. All the other colours have the potential of wearing off.
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TechRunner

macrumors 6502a
Oct 28, 2016 1,364 SW Florida, USA
Add me to the classic silver team. But I can see the draw to space grey.

Novius89

macrumors regular
Nov 1, 2020
Had a silver m1 air, I loved the color. Had some display issues and a long yes-no conflict with the retailer for warranty. ( having right and getting it are two opposites). So when I finally get refunded I didn't want to have anything that reminded me about the terrible Experience and went for space gray. Ofcourse I loved it as well.

I will see in a couple of years what colors apple has to offer. Maybe sticking with dark, or going light next time.

Silver or space gray although the m2 starlight also looks beautiful.... Midnight is just too dark for me.

F-Stop

macrumors regular
I just cancelled my order for a M2 Air in Midnight Blue and replaced it with an order for a 14” MacBook Pro in Space Grey! If they had the Pro in Midnight then that would have been my first choice though (I’ve got an Apple polishing cloth so the fingerprint scenario wouldn’t have deterred me )

barkomatic

macrumors 601
Aug 8, 2008 4,326 2,377 Manhattan
I went with space grey for mine, but only because I always had silver previously and wanted a change. I do like the space grey and after owning it for 8 months I don't have any wear around the ports yet. I know its inevitable around the MagSafe charger eventually.

I really wish there were other color choices in the pro line though.

Seanm87

macrumors 68000
Oct 10, 2014 1,832 3,306
I went space grey but like you seem to have done a 180 lately and wish I'd gotten it in silver.

fwmireault

Contributor
Jul 4, 2019 1,272 5,399 Montreal, Canada
I am a Space Grey person, and have a space grey M1 Pro MacBook Pro myself. But seeing the new trackpad, keyboard and Studio Display that are all matching the silver and black tone of the MacBook Pro, I think that I would have taken silver. It's a small detail for sure, but I like consistency in my setup.

kp98077

macrumors 68030
Oct 26, 2010 2,633 1,378
I got one of each - 16 silver and 14 space gray, LOL. Either color is fetching though I’m a fan of silver with the new MBP and iPad Pro designs, but 14 SG is still quite sexy 🥹
14 and 16? What?

Feisar

macrumors regular
Aug 16, 2010
14 and 16? What?
I reply was inferring that I own both colors of the 2021 MacBook Pro's - 14" M1P in SG and 16" M1 MAX in silver.
Last edited: Thursday at 12:09 PM

tranceking26

macrumors 65816
Apr 16, 2013 1,187 1,156
I like both, having had both. But space grey is my fave.
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petvas

Contributor
Jul 20, 2006 5,325 1,601 Munich, Germany
I like both colors. Silver is sleek and classic, but space grey is beautiful.

kp98077

macrumors 68030
Oct 26, 2010 2,633 1,378
I reply was inferring that I own both colors of the 2021 MacBook Pro's - 14" M1P in SG and 16" M1 MAX in silver.
yes, and i was thinking why would someone need a 14 and 16?! LOL

spiderman0616

macrumors 601
Aug 1, 2010 4,853 6,099
yes, and i was thinking why would someone need a 14 and 16?! LOL
I actually own both colors too--haha. Well, I own one, and one is from work. I still like the space grey way better on all my Apple stuff. It's just such an elegant color. But starlight is growing on me lately!
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Feyl

macrumors 6502a
Aug 24, 2013 1,790 Czech Republic
Space Grey is nice but after some time it gets old. Silver is iconic and universal and not to mention it's way more durable.
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Feisar

macrumors regular

Aug 16, 2010

yes, and i was thinking why would someone need a 14 and 16?! LOL
Most don't, but everyone's needs are different. I just happen to have two MBP and it works for me.

My 16 ended up being my "desktop workstation" where it's connected to various peripherals and I didn't want to break down my setup everytime I needed to go mobile.

I was initially considering a M2 Air, but then the base MBP 14" went on sale. Base MBP on sale was $100 more than the configured M2 Air (8/10/16/512) I saved or $100 less than the 8/10/16/1TB available in store launch day.

I consume and work with a lot of HDR media and like my display blacks black. Decision was an easy choice - gotta go Pro. emoji6.png
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