Top Picks for the Mac User

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $1038 to $1874, 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 MacBook Pro 13" (2.3GHz, 128GB, w. Function Keys) from $1630;
  ~$1854 with accessories

  The 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

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7360U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

  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: 1.37 kg

  detailed info

  from $1629.99

  • $1629.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:13:31, EST
  • $1729.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 11:53:58, EST
  • $1729.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:10:42, EST
  • $1729.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:13:02, EST

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 128GB) from $1100;
  ~$1273 with accessories

  This 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

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5350U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×900

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 1.35 kg

  detailed info

  from $1099.99

  • $1099.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:42:11, EST
  • $1199.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:44:36, EST
  • $1199.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:23:46, EST
  • $1199.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:49:31, EST
  • $1199.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:41:07, EST
  • $1199.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:39:23, EST

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.6GHz - 128GB) from $1450;
  ~$1540 with accessories

  When you want to do a little more than browsing the web, the MacBook Air delivers premium build quality and long battery life in a small, highly portable packag... Read More about the MMGF2LL/A

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×900

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 1.35 kg

  detailed info

  $1450.00 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 05:23:08, EST

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.6GHz - 256GB) from $1450;
  ~$1540 with accessories

  This netbook packs quite a lot of power in a diminutive package. If you need to carry a lot of files around, this 256GB variant will be a better fit... Read More about the MMGG2LL/A

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×900

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 1.35 kg

  detailed info

  $1449.95 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 04:33:06, EST

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  Apple MacBook (12", 1.2GHz) from $1730;
  ~$1908 with accessories

  A stylish and lightweight travel companion capable of handling productivity tasks and even a little more... Read More about the MNYF2LL/A

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core M3-7Y32

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12"

  Screen Resolution: 2304×1440

  Dimensions: 28.05 x 19.65 x 1.31 cm

  Weight: 0.92 kg

  detailed info

  from $1729.00

  • $1729.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:19:01, EST
  • $1729.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:03:43, EST

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 256GB) from $1240;
  ~$1497 with accessories

  By netbook standards, the MacBook Air is quite capable while retaining excellent battery autonomy in a diminutive package.

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5350U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×900

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 1.35 kg

  detailed info

  from $1236.05

  • $1236.05 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:52:06, EST
  • $1448.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:37:33, EST
  • $1449.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:47:15, EST
  • $1449.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 06:19:03, EST
  • $1449.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:36:47, EST

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  Apple Mac mini (1.4GHz) from $600;
  ~$1038 with accessories

  The 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

  • the Mac User
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-4260U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 500.00 GB

  Dimensions: 19.70 x 19.70 x 3.60 cm

  Weight: 1.19 kg

  detailed info

  from $599.99

  • $599.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:46:34, EST
  • $599.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:50:24, EST

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  Apple Mac mini (2.6GHz) from $850;
  ~$1874 with accessories

  The 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 MGEN2LL/A

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-4278U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 5100

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 19.70 x 19.70 x 3.60 cm

  Weight: 1.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $849.99

  • $849.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:17:40, EST
  • $2021.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:10:40, EST

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  Apple iMac (21.5", 1.6GHz) from $1600;
  ~$1598 with accessories

  Apple's smaller variant of the iconic all-in-one... Read More about the MK142LL/A

  • the Mac User
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All-in-Ones standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 21.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 52.80 x 17.50 x 45.00 cm

  Weight: 5.68 kg

  detailed info

  $1597.40 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 04:27:41, EST

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Looking for a laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer specifically? Here are the product families in which we found options matching your needs: