Top Picks for the Mac User

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from $1038 to $2048, 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 Air (13" 1.8GHz - 128GB) from $95014% cheaper than usual
  ~$1178 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	3.5/5
  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
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  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 $949.99

  • $949.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:41:10, EDT
  • $999.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:37:32, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 12:28:31, EDT
  • $1199.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:55:45, EDT

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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	3.5/5
  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	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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 2018-09-25 05:34:16, EDT

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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	3.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  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	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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 2018-09-25 05:28:52, EDT

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 256GB) from $1200;
  ~$1463 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  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 $1199.99

  • $1199.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:37:50, EDT
  • $1236.05 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:19:51, EDT
  • $1449.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:25:49, EDT
  • $1449.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:13:08, EDT
  • $1449.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:14:59, EDT
  • $1449.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:16:22, EDT

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  Apple Mac mini (2.6GHz) from $850;
  ~$1581 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	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  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 $849.00

  • $849.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:52:09, EDT
  • $849.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:32:13, EDT
  • $849.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:37:44, EDT
  • $2021.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:42:00, EDT

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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 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
  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	1.5/5
  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 $599.00

  • $599.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:22:58, EDT
  • $599.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-20 14:23:39, EDT
  • $599.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:32:47, EDT
  • $599.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:37:28, EDT
  • $599.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:22:16, EDT

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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
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by All-in-Ones standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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 2018-09-25 05:38:26, EDT

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  Apple Mac mini (2.8GHz) from $1200;
  ~$2048 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 MGEQ2LL/A

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-4308U

  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 $1199.00

  • $1199.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-09-20 14:28:33, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:31:57, EDT
  • $2430.92 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:43:59, EDT

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