Can we talk about how every MacBook is on sale on Amazon right now? I'm talking Airs for basic productivity and Pros for beefy, muscle-packed power.
And guess what? They're all packing the latest chips Apple has to offer. And by "chips," I don't mean the bag of crunchy stuff you enjoy while binging your favorite show. I'm talking monstrous processing power, allowing you to blaze through video editing, multitask across several apps, and juggle hundreds of browser tabs. (I can't be the only one with a messy Google Chrome session right now, right?)
Keep scrolling for my full rundown on each model, but here's the TL;DR: The cheapest MacBook you can get right now is $799 (its lowest price ever). It's the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip, which is ideal for students and worker bees who need a basic productivity laptop that handles everything from light editing to heavy tab management.
If you need more "oomph," meaning more power for intensive tasks (like 4K video editing), grab the MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip. The cheapest one you can get right now is $300 off—and in my experience, it's a great pick if you need more battery life. (The Pro runtime is longer than the Air model.)
I don't want you to lose out on these juicy Apple Labor Day deals, so if you're still stumped on which to get, allow me—a laptop expert—to give you a rundown on each MacBook so you invest in the right one.
For the casual user who hates squinting: 15-inch MacBook Air
If you're a casual user (think web browsing, video streaming, email, Slack/Teams, etc.), you'll be fine with the 15-inch MacBook Air. It's my personal daily driver—chef's kiss for everyday productivity. As long as you're not pushing it over the edge with heavy video editing, this MacBook Air could be your best everyday companion. Plus, it has a spacious display, so you won't be squinting as much as you would on smaller models (ahem, I'm looking at you 13-inch MacBook Air.) On top of that, this is the lowest price we've ever seen for the 15-inch MacBook Air.
For minimalists who pack light: 13-Inch MacBook Air
If you need portability for travel and have a lightweight workload, I recommend the 13-inch MacBook Air. Trust me, the aforementioned 15-inch MacBook Air is too large for plane tray tables (and you better hope the person in front of you doesn't lean back)! As a cherry on top, similar to the 15-inch model, this is the lowest price we've ever seen for the 13-inch MacBook Air.
For the portable power user: 14-inch MacBook Pro
Want a MacBook Pro that handles heavier workloads on the go, but is compact and portable? I recommend the 14-inch MacBook Pro. If you're frequently out and about, you'll want a laptop with all-day battery life. Whether you snag the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro, you'll get a machine with serious endurance... without the low-battery panic.
For the content creator: 16-inch MacBook Pro
If you're a content creator looking for a laptop that can handle heavy editing, I suggest the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Packed with an M4 Pro chip, it can manage pro-level video and photo editing, 3D rendering, music production, gaming, and more. This 16-inch bad boy takes up space, so it's best for users who work at a desk.
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