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Apple's MacBook series offers its amazingly-designed macOS software combined with top-of-the-line hardware.
Of all the MacBooks, there's no better choice than the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar.
If you're in the market for a new laptop, it's likely that you already have a pretty good idea of what you want. There are a ton of great options out there, but those used to a particular operating system - like Windows or macOS - will generally stick to what they like.
What you might not know, however, is which laptop you want. If you're looking for a Mac, there are quite a few options out there. For example, you could go for a high-powered MacBook Pro, or you could save some cash and go for a much cheaper MacBook Air.
Perhaps the main thing you'll want to consider when shopping for a new MacBook is what you're going to use it for. If you're a media creator, and will likely use your computer for things like video or audio editing, or a photographer who needs Photoshop to run without a hitch, the higher-powered MacBook Pro models are probably the right ones for you.
If, however, you'll mainly use your computer for things like social media, emails, and web browsing, then you don't need to spend all that cash on a MacBook Pro. You'll be just fine with the Air or the 12-inch MacBook.
If you're still deciding between the different MacBook models, thankfully we've done the research so you don't have to.
Here are the best MacBooks you can buy:
- Best MacBook overall: 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
- Best MacBook for portability: 12-inch MacBook
- Best affordable MacBook: 2018 MacBook Air
- Best big-screen MacBook: 15-inch MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar
- Best MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar: 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar
Updated on 11/14/2018 by Christian de Looper: Added the new 2018 MacBook Air. Updated prices, formatting, and links.
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