Decided you want an Apple laptop, but you're not sure which one is the right one for you? You've come to the right place. With several MacBook models available before you even consider configuration options, it's not an easy decision, or a simple one. This feature rounds up all the MacBooks models offered through Apple, from the to the, to help you work out what each model offers, how much they cost, how they can be configured and what their pros and cons are.
Read on to find out which Apple MacBook is the one for you. Quick summary The is the cheapest MacBook available overall, and the lightest option for those after a little more power, larger screen and the convenience of an extra port. It also offers the longest battery life and following its redesign, it also offers Touch ID. The is the smallest, lightest and most portable MacBook available, but it is also the most restrictive in terms of ports and power and it is more expensive than the new MacBook Air. The is lighter and smaller than the 2015 13-inch Pro model, while offering more storage as standard and a brighter display. It doesn't offer the Touch Bar or Touch ID, and although it has two ports instead of a single USB Type-C port like the MacBook, it is still restrictive in the port department.
The is the model for those who want the power, a lighter design, Touch Bar and Touch ID functionality, as well as more Thunderbolt 3 ports. It comes at a cost though, with a starting price of £500 more than the model without the Touch Bar. The is the king of the MacBooks with the best power and largest storage options, biggest screen, latest design and the Touch Bar and Touch ID features. It is also the most expensive however and this probably isn't the MacBook you'll want if you're constantly on the move.
Apple Apple MacBook Air (2018). £1199 Pocket-lint may get a commission from these offers. • Dimensions: 304.1 x 212.4 x 41-156mm, 1.25kg • Display: 13.3-inches, 2560 x 1600 (227ppi) • Connections: Two USB Type-C ports, 3.5mm headphone jack • Battery: 12 hours The MacBook Air got a design update in October 2018, though it retained the iconic wedge shape. Photoshop alternatives for mac 2017 download. The new model is thinner, lighter and it features Touch ID, along with a Retina Display, latest generation keyboard and a Force Touch trackpad however. Apple still offers the older model, which is the only laptop to start under the £1000 mark and retain useful ports like an SD card reader, but the new MacBook Air certainly improves the design. The base model has a dual-core 1.6GHz 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while the top-spec available has a dual-core 1.6GHz 8th-generation Intel Core i5 chip, up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1.5TB of configurable storage.
All models feature Intel UHD Graphics 617. The new MacBook Air is a little more flexible than the MacBook (below) when it comes to ports, in that it offers an extra USB Type-C port, but it doesn't have the same flexibility as the older MacBook Air.