SAEDNEWS: Apple laptops are considered high-end products, making it a bit challenging to choose the best option. In this guide, we introduce the best MacBooks for various uses and examine their features.
According to SaedNews, Apple laptops are high-end products, making it a bit challenging to choose the best option. In this guide, we introduce the best MacBooks for various uses and examine their features.
In 2020, Apple's MacBook family entered a new era. The company announced it would discontinue Intel chips, used in Apple products since 2006, and introduced the first Mac models with the M1 chip. Since then, seven chip models have been designed and used in various MacBook models. The latest chips, M2 Pro and M2 Max, are both used in the new Mac Pro.
In this guide, we introduce some of the best and latest Apple laptops and, at the end of the article, provide tips on buying a MacBook to help you make a better decision.
Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) – The Best Apple Laptop for Most Users The first device we mention in this guide is the MacBook Air M2 2022. This device has seen significant design and internal improvements, which is why it comes with a higher price. Apple has officially abandoned its previous unique design language and now uses a different chassis for the MacBook.
This laptop is available in two new colors (Midnight and Starlight) in addition to the previous Space Gray and Silver. The display is also larger and equipped with an advanced webcam. The bezels of the 13.6-inch screen (which is larger than the previous 13.3-inch model) are narrower, and its brightness reaches 500 nits. A notch houses the 1080p camera.
If you have a 67W USB-C power adapter, note that the MacBook supports fast charging. Apple claims that with this charger, the MacBook charges up to 57% in just 30 minutes. According to users, this laptop has about 8 hours of battery life, which reduces to about 6 hours when used outdoors at peak brightness.
The MacBook Air with the M2 chip suits those needing a reliable laptop for daily tasks (and a bit more). If your work is more graphics-intensive, we recommend the MacBook Pro 14 or 16-inch models, which we will review later in this guide.
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) – The Best Budget MacBook We continue the guide with the most economical option: the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, produced in 2020, and one of the most powerful products you can buy at this price.
This MacBook isn't the best or most powerful Apple laptop, but its battery lasts all day. According to reviews, after 10 hours of work and running Safari and productivity apps, about 22% of its charge remains.
Devices with the M1 chip also activate quickly with a gentle tap on the keyboard or trackpad or by opening the lid, similar to tapping an iPhone or iPad screen. This is one of the differences Apple highlighted in its ads, as previous MacBook models took a few seconds to wake from sleep.
This laptop has 256GB of internal storage, but a model with more graphics cores and 512GB of storage is available. One key point about the MacBook Air M1 is that the more expensive version is only recommended if you need more storage space, as increasing the number of GPU cores alone isn't worth the extra cost.
MacBook Air Pro (14 and 16-inch, 2023) – The Best MacBook for Professional Users The MacBook Air Pro comes in 14 and 16-inch models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, suitable for users who use heavy software. These two devices are the most powerful laptops we introduce in this guide.
The processors for these laptops are more powerful than most people need. If you mainly use a web browser and do simple tasks like typing, these systems are too powerful, and you should buy the MacBook Air with the M2 or M1 chip. However, if you do heavy tasks like editing 4K videos, processing 3D models, or producing music, the MacBook Air Pro may suit you better.
This device is ideal for editing 4K films, 3D effects, and image files in Adobe Premiere Pro projects, running heavy programs smoothly without reducing video quality.
For heavy tasks, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has a 2-hour battery life, while the 16-inch model lasts 3 to 4 hours. The larger model's battery life is about 12 hours for web browsing, while the smaller model's battery life is half that.
If you're wondering which model to buy, we recommend the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip if you need a larger display and longer battery life. For content creators with moderate needs, either size with the M2 Pro processor will suffice.
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022) – The Middle Child of the Apple Family We continue the guide by looking at the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip. This laptop features the same processor as the MacBook Air, the Apple M2, and has no significant software upgrade except for the addition of a fan, which we'll discuss.
This laptop has a 13.3-inch display, 720p webcam, and two Thunderbolt USB-C ports. One small change in this model is support for high-impedance headphones. If you have high-quality headphones, this feature lets you experience higher sound clarity.
One distinguishing feature of this model compared to the MacBook Air is the fan, which allows the processor to handle heavier tasks for longer periods. If you do professional work like video editing but can't afford the Pro models, this laptop might be helpful.
For photo editing in Photoshop and Pixelmator, this system works smoothly. Such specs that meet the needs of any user are why we include the 13-inch MacBook Pro in this guide.
This Apple MacBook isn't bad for heavy tasks, but it might not be the best option for professional users who always do heavy work. If you find the prices of the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros too high, you can try the 2021 models, which are more powerful.
