Top Picks for the Mac User

Your options 5 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1399 to US$1784, 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.

• #7, Laptops ($1575 - $1925)

  

  Apple MacBook Pro 13" w. Touch Bar (i5 1.4GHz, 128GB, 2019) from US$108012% cheaper than usual
  ~$1605 with accessories

  Built for productivity on the go, the 13" MacBook Pro makes an excellent travel, classroom or meeting companion... Read More about the MUHQ2LL

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8257U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1600

  Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cm

  Weight: 1.370 kg

  detailed info

  US$1071.83 from Staples (New) as of 2020-05-24 12:00:26, EDT

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1650 - $1800)

  

  Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 3.6GHz i3) from US$1220;
  ~$1699 with accessories

  This iMac is a compelling way to fit a capable computer in a small space while keeping the tangled wires to a minimum.

  • the Mac User
  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All-in-Ones standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-8100

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 555X

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 21.5"

  Screen Resolution: 4096×2304

  Dimensions: 52.80 x 17.50 x 45.00 cm

  Weight: 5.660 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1214.05

  • US$1214.05 from Apple (New)
    as of 2020-05-24 03:33:10, EDT
  • US$1214.76 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-05-22 09:19:48, EDT
  • US$1214.76 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-05-22 10:56:13, EDT

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• #9, Laptops ($1575 - $1925)

  

  Apple MacBook Pro 13" w. Touch Bar (i5 1.4GHz, 256GB, 2019) from US$118011% cheaper than usual
  ~$1755 with accessories

  Built for productivity on the go, the 13" MacBook Pro makes an excellent travel, classroom or meeting companion... Read More about the MUHP2LL

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8257U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1600

  Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cm

  Weight: 1.370 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1179.03

  • US$1179.03 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-05-23 06:11:19, EDT
  • US$1214.05 from Apple (New)
    as of 2020-05-24 03:33:29, EDT

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• #11, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1450)

  

  Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 2.3GHz i5) from US$1000;
  ~$1399 with accessories

  This iMac is a compelling way to fit a capable computer in a small space while keeping the tangled wires to a minimum.

  • the Mac User
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All-in-Ones standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7360U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 21.5"

  Screen Resolution: 4096×2304

  Dimensions: 52.80 x 17.50 x 45.00 cm

  Weight: 5.660 kg

  detailed info

  from US$999.68

  • US$999.68 from Apple (New)
    as of 2020-05-24 03:29:34, EDT
  • US$1000.39 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-05-23 07:59:18, EDT
  • US$1000.39 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-05-23 07:59:43, EDT
  • US$1000.39 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-05-20 14:31:34, EDT
  • US$1000.39 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-05-21 12:55:54, EDT

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• #10, Laptops ($1575 - $1925)

  

  Apple MacBook Pro 13" with Touch Bar (i5, 2019) from US$122029%, Best price yet!
  ~$1784 with accessories

  Designed for productivity on the go, the 2019 edition of the MacBook Pro comes with a slight keyboard revision which will hopefully solve the durability issues... Read More about the

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audio & Visual medias

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Video Games

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8279U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1600

  Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cm

  Weight: 1.370 kg

  detailed info

  US$1214.05 from Apple (New) as of 2020-05-24 03:34:08, EDT

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