
It’s easy to think that the cheapest Mac laptop will be the one that is the best value, but that’s not necessarily the case. The MacBook Air with M2 looks very different to the M1 MacBook AIr. We also have a review of the 16in MacBook Pro with M2 Pro.

One consideration to make when shopping for a MacBook is how recently Apple updated the laptop and whether it is likely to be updating it again soon. In that case, we suggest that you jump to the section that is most relevant to your needs. If you aren’t sure which Mac laptop you want then read on, if you have a vague idea but are choosing between two similar models, or if your needs are more professional than personal, then you might find the models further down this article more relevant.


There are various sections in this article. We also compare all the MacBook Pro here: Which MacBook Pro: 13, 14, 16-inch compared. If you’re not sure yet if you want a laptop or desktop Mac, you should also read our Mac buying guide, which covers both MacBooks and Apple’s desktop Macs.
