With the Mac Pro 2019, macOS Catalina and possibly a new Macbook coming later in 2019, not to mention Apple just rolling out a 15-inch MacBook Pro refresh so that it’s now officially supporting Intel's latest 9th-generation Core processors (CPUs), the best Macs are only getting better and better.
Though if you want to get your hands on one of the best Macs now, there’s already quite a few to choose from. Just keep in mind that specs, performance and design mean way more in how they interact with the OS itself than any of them separately. That’s why it’s not really productive to compare a Mac to a Windows 10 machine.
The best Macs are incredibly diverse. We don’t know what’s in the cards for future Macs, at least beyond the new Mac Pro, but we’re sure there’s still plenty of life in Apple’s computers. That means that if you don’t have to budget to purchase the latest Macs, the older models will more than suffice and also save you some cash.
In addition, the best Macs cover everything from thin and light notebooks like the 12-inch MacBook to professional workhorses like the iMac Pro. So, it can be tricky deciding on the perfect Mac for you.
That’s why we decided to gather up all the best Macs we’ve used – iMacs, MacBooks and more – to help you answer that question. The only Macs that you won’t find here are the ones that we’ve either not been able to review, or just weren’t good enough. So, let’s dive in to all the best Macs you can buy right now.
If you’re looking for the most performance you can get in a MacBook, and you can afford it, you’ll want to look at the MacBook Pro 15-inch. Now with hexa-core 9th-generation processors and up to 32GB of RAM, you won’t be held back by anything you throw at this thing – especially now that you can get Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics. With this kind of performance, the MacBook Pro effortlessly takes the top spot on our best Macs list.
Read the full review: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid-2018)
The iMac has long been one of the most affordable ways to get into the macOS ecosystem, and that’s pretty much the same this time around – short of picking up a Mac mini. What’s different is that the iMac is packed with 8th- and 9th-generation desktop-class processors this time around, letting this elegant all-in-one PC reach that fabled 8-core performance. If you’re looking for an all-in-one Mac, the new 27-inch iMac is your best bet, at least if you’re not looking to spend five stacks on the iMac Pro.
Read the full review: iMac (27-inch, 2019)
For much of the year, the biggest complaint with the MacBook Pro was that it was still using Kaby Lake processors, even though its competition had moved ahead. Luckily, the MacBook Pro 2018 changes everything, and is more powerful than ever before, with the 13-inch getting the 8th-gen Intel Core CPU in its souped up configuration. It still has the controversial Butterfly keyboard, but it’s been improved – with less noise and more reliability. It’s easy to recommend the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 for anyone looking for the best Mac.
Read the full review: MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (13-inch, mid-2018)
If you’re a professional or a creative, and you require something that will be able to tackle any workload you could possibly throw at it, you’re going to enjoy using the iMac Pro. Not only does it have a vivid 27-inch 5K display with a P3 wide color gamut, but it’s also packed with the most powerful hardware Apple could get its hands on. It’s extremely expensive however, and meant mostly for folks looking for unbridled power to get through professional workloads. If you’re one such consumer, then the iMac Pro is the best Mac for you.
Read the full review: iMac Pro
When Apple refreshed the MacBook back in 2016, it wasn’t anything to write home about, despite being more attractive than ever before. And, while the controversy hasn’t been forgotten entirely, the 12-inch MacBook has found its niche as an ultraportable and lightweight laptop. It’s low on ports, but in a laptop this thin, that’s hardly a surprise. It can support basically everything under the sun with its Thunderbolt 3 port, anyway. It’s not as powerful as the MacBook Pro, but if you’re looking for a MacBook that’s easy to take with you wherever you go, look no further.
Read the full review: Apple MacBook (2017)
We’ve been waiting years for a new MacBook Air, and now that it’s here, we can say for sure it’s worth the wait. Now thinner, lighter and with a Retina display for the first time, it’s easily the best MacBook Air we’ve ever used. With 8th-generation processors, more RAM and faster SSDs, the MacBook Air is also more powerful than ever. The only thing that would make this better is if it were fitted with full-fat U-series quad core chips, rather than the Y-series dual-core fanless processors. Still, this means that you’re going to easily get all-day battery out of this thing, which makes it one of the best Macs for travel.
Read the full review: MacBook Air 2018
Mac Mini fans, rejoice! The Mac Mini has finally been refreshed with modern hardware, bringing Apple’s tiniest Mac into the modern age. This tiny thing is filled to the brim with 8th-generation desktop processors, a ton of RAM and some of the fastest SSDs we’ve seen – all while keeping the same beloved form factor. It’s a bit more expensive this time around, but with the raw speed on offer, we’d have to say it’s worth it.
Read the full review: Mac Mini 2018
Michelle Rae Uy, Bill Thomas and Gabe Carey have also contributed to this article
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