The first fork in the road you’ll come to when shopping for a MacBook is whether to follow the Air path, head down the Pro road or take the Neo shortcut. For people who are looking for an everyday home laptop or a work laptop for running basic office apps, a MacBook Neo will suffice. For creative types who need the added processing and graphics muscle of Apple’s new M5 Pro and Max chips, a MacBook Pro is worth the added cost. And in between, the MacBook Air remains an excellent mainstream laptop and the cheapest way to get a large display powered by an Apple M-series processor. To help you find the right MacBook for your needs and budget, here are the main considerations to keep in mind.
Price
The entry price for a MacBook is $599. That gets you the new MacBook Neo. Pricing starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch
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