How is the Air?

How is the Air compared to the Pro?

I had a 2014 Pro that shot out and is no longer usable. I want to buy a new Mac, but I only recreationally use ie; Facebook, YouTube, no gaming or anything like that. Definitely more of a nice to have thing for me.

I read Pro is light years better than the Air, but for my use saving an extra $400-500 would be worth just getting the Air if it’s functional and fairly quick.

Thoughts?

ETA: thanks all. Seems like the Air will be more than suitable for me