Laptops

Laptop buying guides

Start with software compatibility and workload, then compare performance, portability, ownership length and price.

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

Pay for performance you will actually use.

Choose around software and workflow rather than brand alone.

When Pro performance is useful and when it is overkill.

Performance headroom versus lighter everyday value.

Professional power versus lower-cost computing.

Use the comparison tool with the same ownership, usage and priority assumptions.

Compare equivalent memory and storage configurations for a fair value decision.