Best MacBook Reviews 2018

When buying a MacBook, this is perhaps the most important aspect to consider because, as mentioned earlier, this class of premium devices can be expensive. Scrimping on the price to get a cheap MacBook is, in most cases, going to leave you disappointed, given that you will either get refurbished laptops with no warranty or poorly made imitations. The price of a MacBook depends mostly on the features it comes with, which is why it is important to determine your needs to avoid paying for perks you don’t need.

For example, a MacBook Pro with a touch bar will cost a few dollars more than a model without, and a model with retina display will be more expensive than one without this gorgeous feature. To give you a rough idea of prices you can expect to see on the shopping trail, budget-friendly MacBooks ring in, for the most part, with price tags under $1200, whereas moderately priced models can range between $1200 and $2000, and then you have the kings of the MacBook space that can cost, on average, $2500+ and could be much higher depending on the features you opt for.

MacBooks can be ordered in a wide range of sizes and configurations, so there’s definitely one that’s right for your needs.

That said, here are a few common aspects to consider when selecting the right MacBook for your needs.

• Size – Measured in inches, this is the display size of a MacBook.
• RAM – Also known as memory, Random Access Memory stores the application programs and data that are currently in use.
• Hard Drive – This is where your data is saved and is presented in gigabytes.
• Processor – Regarded as the powerhouse of the MacBook, newer models are fitted with mostly Intel processors, which are further divided into i5 and i7 chip processors.
• Graphics – These chips perform the necessary calculations and transform data from the CPU into pictures.
• Touch Bar – This is a row of multi-touch controls that include a Touch ID sensor on the side.
• Weight – Most MacBooks are lightweight, but there are some that can be heavy, especially the 15-inch models.
• Operating System – MacBooks are powered by macOS – Apple’s proprietary OS.

All of Apple’s latest MacBooks feature refreshed designs complete with massive trackpads. They generally feature steel casings on the outside, and most models can be had in an assortment of colors, including space gray, rose gold, silver and gold. Under the hood, MacBooks can be powered by several award-winning chips, such as Kaby Lake in most of the recent models. These chips are further divided into i5 and i7 processors, and as you may have guessed, the latter offers more power for your computing tasks. RAM is available starting from 8GB up to 16GB, where the latter offers higher speeds. In terms of storage capacity, MacBook SS hard drives are available in several capacities starting from 128GB up to 512GB, and can be expanded by connecting an external hard drive.

Speaking of connectivity, Thunderbolt 3 ports on MacBooks are basically a universal connection that replaces traditional ports such as HDMI and USB 3.0; with the help of an adapter cable, they can connect to just about any of your devices. Most MacBooks feature at least one Thunderbolt 3 port and one or more USB-type C port through which you can charge your laptop, provide power out, connect video output such as VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort (requires adapter), transfer data between your MacBook and other devices and connect to other technologies such as Ethernet.

Touch Bar and Touch ID fingerprint sensor are two new features on the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro. The Touch ID fingerprint sensor can be linked with five different fingerprints (your own and other people’s) and can be used to switch between accounts or unlock accounts. In addition to unlocking your system, Touch ID can also be used to authenticate purchases with Apple Pay and unlock content from third-party apps that use Apple’s Touch ID API. The Touch Bar occupies the rest of the F-Key strip and is located towards the left of the Touch ID. This 2170-pixel by 60-pixel touchscreen display functions as a dynamic strip of virtual keyboard keys.