Which is Better? MacBook or iMac? Which Apple computer to choose between MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? Here are the features in comparison, the prices and the differences between the various macOS devices.
Which Mac to choose: better to work from desktop with iMac or buy a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Comparing the various models made by the giant of Cupertino can be useful if you are thinking of buying a bitten apple device for work or study. Buying a MacBook or Mac is a worthwhile investment, Apple computers are among the best machines around, but selecting the right model can require analysis of several factors, such as features, differences and the final price.
Here is a quick purchase guide to choose the Mac or MacBook that’s right for you.
Which Mac to choose?
iMac
The range of fixed Apple computers meets the iMac name and is on the market in two models, one 21.5-inch screen with a Retina 4K screen and the other with a 27-inch screen and a 5K retina screen (for a total of 1 million of colors). In addition to size the two computers differ in performance, with a 21.5-inch iMac that has a beating heart formed by a 6-core processor and Intel i7 (which can also be configured as an i5 and i7. The 27-inch model instead it can count instead on an 8-core and an Intel i9.
Which to choose depends very much on your domestic power needs, iMacs are usually indispensable allies for those who work with the computer (avoid astronomical configurations if your purpose is limited to surfing the internet). Double video card with specially dedicated GPUs. Both the most updated models are equipped with two Thunderbolt ports. Prices vary depending on the components installed: starting at $1099 for a 21.5-inch iMac and $2299 for a 27-inch iMac.
iMac Pro
Dark as the night thanks to the exclusive Space Gray coloration and the decidedly higher price range, iMac Pro turns decisively to the professional market. The screen is a 27-inch 5K Retina panel with an extraordinary resolution of 5120×2880 pixels. The internal configurations are varied and beyond the normal possibilities of Apple computers: starting from the 8 core processors up to 18, with extra large RAM starting at 32 GB and reaching up to 256 GB.
The internal memory varies from 1 TB up to 4 TB and the basic Intel Xeon W 8-core 3.2 GHz processor makes it the indispensable ally for those working with Apple devices (from editing to editing video, up to the animation and much more). Price prohibitive destined more to large companies than to individual users: it starts from 4,999 dollars. But with the various configurations iMac Pro can cost almost 20,000 dollars, a factor that caused quite a stir some time ago.
MacBook
The basic model of Apple laptops, the MacBook refers to the philosophy of ultra-books by offering an extremely thin but powerful device, able to provide all the functions most useful to users.
The MacBook comes in three elegant colors, Space Gray, Silver and the elegant Gold, with a 12-inch LCD IPS screen ( 2304×1440 pixels ) and aluminum body materials. Very light, less than 100 grams , and super thin, between 0.35 and 1.31 cm. The performances are discrete, but not excessive, thanks to an Intel Core m3 (configurable also with Intel Core i5) and dual-core processor.
RAM side and memory we have a choice between 8 or 16 GB while for internal memory it is possible to opt for 256 or 512 GB. Too bad for the single USB Type-C port, which makes it difficult to charge the MacBook and take advantage of other devices via cable. Definitely the right device for those looking for a lightweight and compact device, perfectly suited to students who want to take notes between lectures. Price starting from 1299 dollars.
MacBook Air
The MacBook Air has always been synonymous with quality as far as the world of laptops is concerned and Apple has recently renewed its range of devices to refresh one of the most popular devices in recent years.
While it is no longer convenient to buy the old MacBook Air of 2015, also considering the still high selling price which on average is around 800 dollars, the anuva version counts on a renewed design with the new butterfly keyboard (which in some cases can bring to some problems ) and an improved Retina IPS screen compared to the past (which fitted an LED panel). The new MacBook Air has a Retina HD display, two USB Type-C ports, Touch ID, new processor and a battery for up to 12 hours.
The best choice if you are looking for the right compromise between power and portability, thanks to its ultra thickness up to the lightest weight on the market. Also available for purchase in three different colors starting from 1299 dollars.
MacBook Pro
Are you looking for an ultra professional laptop with more power than the average but with MacOS operating system? Then the best choice is MacBook Pro, the most powerful line of Apple laptops available.
These are the devices with the highest price on the MacBook line, with a cost that varies from 1299 dollars to 2799 dollars. There are two main models: one with a 13-inch screen and the other with a 15-inch screen. To further differentiate them the Touch Bar is also added, an additional line of customizable touch keys, which extends the possibilities of the MacBook Pro (but also raising the price).
MacBook Pro certainly represents the right option for those looking for a lot of power in an extremely portable device: the 13-inch version has a 2560×1600 pixel Retina HD screen, 4-core processor with Intel Core variable from i5 to i7, internal memory that starts from 128 GB up to a maximum of 2 TB and 8, 16 or 32 GB of RAM. The USB Type-C ports in this case rise to 4.
The 15-inch version can count on larger screen sizes and better resolution, as well as larger, more powerful speakers and a wider trackpad.