№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2019 | 4.68 | Best value for money |
2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 Early 2020 | 4.63 | The most popular |
3 | Apple MacBook Pro 13 Mid 2020 | 4.62 | The most powerful among 13-inch models |
4 | Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2017 | 4.61 | The cheapest |
5 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 | 4.58 | The biggest screen |
We have collected a rating of the best Apple laptops. These are models that are in demand, receive high user ratings, are reliable in operation and correspond to their price category. Our top includes both premium expensive models for difficult tasks, as well as mid-budget (by Apple standards) options for office work scenarios. We have indicated the technical characteristics of MacBooks, their main pros and cons, differences from other models and the best scenarios for their use. All you have to do is choose the one that suits your needs and budget.
Top 5. Apple MacBook Pro 16
This laptop is part of Apple's line of 16-inch laptops, which feature the largest screens. The rest of the models in our ranking are characterized by a diagonal of 13 inches.
- Average price: 233810 rubles.
- Screen: 16 inches, 3072x1920, IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i7 / Core i9, 2.3 to 2.6 GHz
- RAM: 16 to 64 GB, DDR4
- Drives: from 512 to 8000 GB, SSD
- Video card: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
- Battery: 100 Wh, 11 hours
- Weight: 2 kg
This is the Apple laptop with the largest screen, the diagonal of which is 16 inches. The manufacturer separated Touch ID from the Touch Bar and improved the keyboard, and these are two huge pluses in terms of ergonomics. Despite the large diagonal, the laptop has retained its compactness due to a significant reduction in the frame on the sides of the screen. In addition, this is one of the most powerful macbooks, and the reviews confirm that the power is felt in practice, and not just in technical specifications on paper. If you are looking for a macOS model with a large screen and high performance, then the MacBook Pro 16 will be the best option.
- big screen
- Excellent ergonomics
- High performance
- Fast charge - 1.5 hours to 100%
- Noisy work
- Heats up during operation and resets the frequency when heated
Top 4. Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2017
This is the lowest price for an Apple laptop that is in the top of the best. The next most expensive model is 40% more expensive than this one.
- Average price: 71495 rubles.
- Screen: 13.3 inches, 1440x900/2560x1600, TN
- Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.8 to 2.2 GHz
- RAM: 8 GB, DDR3
- Storage: 128 to 512 GB, SSD
- Video card: Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Battery: 54 Wh, 12 hours
- Weight: 1.35 kg
This is a model that retains wide bezels around the screen and a classic keyboard without curved keys. The cost for this MacBook in 2017 is significantly lower than for similar options in 2019 and 2020, and therefore such a purchase will be a profitable purchase for those who are not embarrassed by the increased bezels above the screen.There is still a MagSafe2 power connector here. The screen resolution is lower than other representatives of our ranking of the best macbooks. The weight is also more than that of 13-inch competitors of more recent years of production. The performance here is purely office-basic, that is, it is great for working in text editors, surfing the net and having fun on social networks and Youtube.
- Good cooling system
- Excellent battery life
- Low performance
- Wide screen bezels
- Heavy
- Low screen resolution
Top 3. Apple MacBook Pro 13 Mid 2020
This MacBook is considered the most powerful ultrabook from Apple with a screen diagonal of 13 inches. The flagship modification runs on a Core i7 processor with a core frequency of up to 2.3 GHz, while other models are content with the capabilities of the Core i5.
- Average price: 163970 rubles.
- Screen: 13.3 inches, 2560x1600, IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / Core i7, 1.4 to 2.3 GHz
- RAM: 8 to 32 GB, LPDDR4X
- Storage: 256 to 1024 GB, SSD
- Video Card: Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Battery: 58 Wh, 10 hours
- Weight: 1.4 kg
One of the best 13-inch laptops from Apple, perfect for heavy work on the road. The device is faster than last year's model, especially when using 3D modeling software. The keyboard here is scissor-type and more reliable than the models of previous years. An expensive configuration can provide the right level of performance for video editors and all those who work in hardware-demanding programs.And all this without losing the mobile properties of the laptop. If you are a photographer who needs a lot of connectors and card readers, you will either have to buy a USB hub and use an additional accessory, or choose another model with more than two ports.
- High operating speed
- Convenient touch bar
- Heats up during hard work and makes noise
- There may be crooked legs (one of the legs is not in contact with the table surface)
- Marky screen
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Top 2. Apple MacBook Air 13 Early 2020
In Yandex.Market, this laptop was bought more than 1300 times in 2 months, and the next most popular model from Apple - 920 times.
- Average price: 109809 rubles.
- Screen: 13.3 inches, 2560x1600, IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i3 / Core i5, 1.1 GHz
- RAM: 8 to 16 GB, LPDDR4X
- Storage: 256 to 1024 GB, SSD
- Video Card: Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Battery: 49.9 Wh, 12 hours
- Weight: 1.29 kg
It's one of the smallest and lightest MacBooks and is perfect for on-the-go use. The new 2020 model has become faster, especially when the task requires the use of all processor cores. But still, Air 2020 Early is not about high performance and speed, but about convenience, ergonomics and style. If you are planning to buy a MacBook to work in resource-intensive programs, whether it is video editing, 3D modeling, gaming or programming, then you should definitely choose a model with the prefix "Pro" in the name.If your mode of operation does not involve the use of such heavy programs, then this crumb will surely please you.
- Convenient size and weight
- Stylish design
- Comfortable when working in office programs
- More reliable keyboard (scissor type)
- Heats up under load
- The level of performance does not allow you to comfortably work in heavy programs
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Top 1. Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2019
This is the best laptop in terms of price and quality. It is inexpensive (compared to other models from Apple) and at the same time quite powerful, with a high-quality Retina screen, with high autonomy and stylish appearance.
- Average price: 99990 rubles.
- Screen: 13.3 inches, 2560x1600, IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 8 to 16 GB, LPDDR3
- Storage: 128 to 512 GB, SSD
- Video card: Intel UHD Graphics 617
- Battery: 49.9 Wh, 13 hours
- Weight: 1.25 kg
This is a solid machine for work and entertainment that do not require particularly high performance. The model has lost two of the four USB-C ports that the previous generation had, but in general it has become more adapted to specific tasks. Also, for the sake of a thin body, engineers had to sacrifice connectors that can be found in laptops from other manufacturers: HDMI and USB. Reviews say that this laptop from Apple is great for work on business trips and on the go, for freelancers and those who work in the office, but are often on the road. It's light, compact, and cheaper than other Apple offerings.
- Great price
- Comfortable keyboard
- Compact dimensions
- Convenient trackpad control
- The sound from the built-in speakers is flat
- Slows down when working in heavy programs: Photoshop, Spark AR
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