Hey, Apple fans! If you’re on the market for a new Apple device—particularly a MacBook—now is a great time to pull the trigger because some of our experts’ top picks are on sale now. You can even connect your Apple Vision Pro to your MacBook via Mac Virtual Display, further enriching your Apple ecosystem.
Can’t decide which is for you? Check out our handy MacBook comparison explainer and then take a look at the list below:
The Best Ultraportable MacBook for Most
The MacBook Air M3 has handily earned the Editor’s Choice award over the 2022 iteration, thanks to the inclusion of the powerful M3 chip. Gamers will be happy to know that the upgrades extend to the MacBook Air’s gaming chops, enabling light gaming of titles that aren’t as demanding. It won’t be outpacing the MacBook Pro, but this is still the top ultraportable option that will appeal to most users.
The Best MacBook for Those Who Need More Power
The MacBook Pro M3 Pro has it all: long battery life, a premium metal chassis, and excellent performance that blows other chips out of the water. Due to its larger size, it isn’t as portable as the MacBook Airs preceding it, but for those in need of a workstation, look no further. Our reviewer scored it very favorably, saying simply, “Windows laptops, eat your heart out”—which is a pretty good endorsement in my book.
Recommended by Our Editors
The “Best of Both Worlds” MacBook
Our reviewer called the MacBook Pro M3 “a well-crafted bridge between two kinds of MacBook” thanks to the M3 processor, which covers the performance gap between it and the MacBook Air. It also has decent gaming chops for those who are looking for a multipurpose laptop.
Apple’s New M3 Macs: Hands-On With the Updated 24-Inch iMac and MacBook Pros
Mac vs PC: Which is Better?
This is a tale as old as time and a debate, like the console wars, that will have no winner. Both platforms have their own pros and cons and which is better comes down to the individual needs of the user.
How Do We Test MacBooks?
MacBooks are given the same battery of tests as Windows laptops, only we run macOS versions of the Cinebench and Geekbench CPU tests and GFXBench GPU tests.
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