The current lineup consists of the MacBook Air (2008–present) and the MacBook Pro (2006–present). Two different lines simply named "MacBook" existed from 2006 to 2012 and 2015 to 2019. On , Apple announced models of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro incorporating the new Apple M1 system on a chip.
Which Apple MacBook is best?
- MacBook Air with M1. The best MacBook for most people. Specifications.
- MacBook Pro 14-inch. The best MacBook for people who need more ports. Specifications.
- 16-inch MacBook Pro. Best MacBook for editing video. Specifications.
- 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1. Best MacBook for long battery life.
Which is better MacBook Pro or Air?
The MacBook Air is the best MacBook for most people, delivering awesome M1 performance and longer battery life in a fairly portable design. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is still good, but it's outshined by the more premium 14-inch MacBook Pro and all of its upgrades.2 Jan 2022
What are the Mac models?
- 2017. MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) Colors: Rose gold, space gray, gold, silver.
- 2016. MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) Colors: Rose gold, space gray, gold, silver.
- 2015. MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)
- 2010. MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)
- 2009. MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)
How many models of MacBook Air are there?
Product Name Model Number Year Released
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MacBook Air 13 (13-inch, 2020) A2179 2020
MacBook Air 13 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) A1932 2018-2019
MacBook Air 13 A1466, A1369 2010-2017
MacBook Air 11 A1465, A1370 2010-2013
How many versions of the MacBook Pro are there?
There are four standard configurations of the "Mid-2017" MacBook Pro models but only three standard configurations of the "Mid-2018" line. The stock "Mid-2017" MacBook Pro models are the MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13", "Core i5" 3.1 13" Touch Bar, "Core i7" 2.8 15" Touch Bar, and "Core i7" 2.9 15" Touch Bar.16 Aug 2019
Which MacBook Pro should I avoid?
Depending on your budget, I'd recommend a 2014 or 2015 MacBook Pro or -- if you have the budget, a 2020 or 2021 machine with Apple's renewed M1 chipset. Avoid 2016 to 2018 machines, which have had notorious keyboard reliability problems, and you won't save that much on a purchase.18 Jan 2022
Which Mac is best for home use?
The best Mac laptop for most people is the 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple's M1 processor. It's more than fast enough for browsing, working on documents, and making light photo and video edits, and it has an excellent high-resolution screen, a great trackpad, a totally silent fanless design, and a reasonable price.18 Oct 2021
What is the best model of Mac?
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) The best Apple laptop.
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) Mightily impressive.
- iMac (24-inch, 2021) The iMac gets a welcome redesign.
- MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
- MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
- Mac mini (M1, 2020)
- iMac (27-inch, 2020)
- Apple Mac mini (Intel, 2020)
Is MacBook Air M1 better than M1?
The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro. At $999, it's the best value among macOS laptops.