Top Picks for the Mac User
There is something to be said about the Macintosh's elegance and premium feel. With a few unique apps up its sleeve, the platform retains especially tuned to the needs of creatives.
Your options 6 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1038 to US$1804, with accessories.
Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.
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Apple iMac from US$1290;
~$1699 with accessoriesThis iMac is a compelling way to fit a capable computer in a small space while keeping the tangled wires to a minimum.
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
Meets recommended specsperformance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Processor: Intel Core i3-8100Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 555XMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 21.5"Screen Resolution: 4096×2304Dimensions: 52.80 x 17.50 x 45.00 cmWeight: 5.660 kgdetailed info from US$1286.9 - US$1286.9 from Apple (New)as of 2019-10-15 04:29:11, EDT
- US$1287.65 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-10-12 12:43:26, EDT
- US$1287.65 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-10-14 11:51:36, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple MacBook Pro 13" (2.3GHz, 128GB, w. Function Keys) from US$1130;
~$1559 with accessoriesThe mid-2017 model of the classic MacBook Pro. This is the function key variant (so, no touch bar), but otherwise, it has all the latest characteristics of rece... Read More about the MPXQ2LL/A
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
This should run nicelyperformance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-7360UGraphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 2560×1600Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cmWeight: 1.370 kgdetailed info from US$1121.01 - US$1121.01 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-10-15 13:39:20, EDT
- US$1211.15 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2019-10-15 13:41:12, EDT
- US$1234.63 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2019-10-15 13:40:34, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple MacBook Pro 13" w. Touch Bar (i5 1.4GHz, 128GB, 2019) from US$1290;
~$1804 with accessoriesBuilt for productivity on the go, the 13" MacBook Pro makes an excellent travel, classroom or meeting companion... Read More about the MUHQ2LL
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8257UGraphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 2560×1600Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cmWeight: 1.370 kgdetailed info from US$1286.9 - US$1286.9 from Apple (New)as of 2019-10-15 04:29:21, EDT
- US$1287.65 from Staples (New)as of 2019-10-14 16:14:52, EDT
- US$1287.65 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-10-12 05:51:00, EDT
- US$1287.65 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-10-12 12:35:01, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 128GB) from US$910;
~$1220 with accessoriesThis netbook packs quite a lot of power and great battery autonomy in a diminutive package. It can't hold a lot of files, however, so it's better suited for pro... Read More about the MQD32LL/A
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
Meets recommended specsperformance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-5350UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1440×900Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cmWeight: 1.350 kgdetailed info from US$908.92 - US$908.92 from Staples (New)as of 2019-10-14 16:10:29, EDT
- US$908.92 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-10-12 12:30:22, EDT
- US$983.92 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2019-10-15 04:30:16, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple Mac mini (1.4GHz) from US$460;
~$1038 with accessoriesThe Mac Mini is one of the most compact stationary computers out there; roughly the size of a CD Walkman (remember those?)... Read More about the MGEM2LL/A
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
Meets recommended specsperformance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-4260UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 500.00 GBDimensions: 19.70 x 19.70 x 3.60 cmWeight: 1.190 kgdetailed info US$454.46 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-10-14 13:36:34, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the London Drugs site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple Mac mini (2.8GHz) from US$910;
~$1638 with accessoriesThe Mac Mini is one of the most compact stationary computers out there; roughly the size of a CD Walkman (remember those?)... Read More about the MGEQ2LL/A
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Audio & Visual medias
Meets recommended specsperformance in Texts & Numbers
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-4308UGraphics: Intel Iris Graphics 5100Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 19.70 x 19.70 x 3.60 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$908.92 from Staples (New)as of 2019-10-12 13:29:10, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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