The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

There wasn’t much Mac-related news at Apple’s latest to-do (to be expected at an iPhone event), aside from the announcement that macOS 26 would be available to the public on September 15. Historically, we’ve seen new Mac hardware in October and then again in spring. But as of right now, there are just two MacBooks in Apple’s lineup: MacBook Air models with the M4 chip and MacBook Pro models with the M4 chip. Within those two options lie a handful of choices, including chip type, screen size, storage capacity and more. This guide will help you suss out the Apple terminology and explain the options so you can pick the best MacBook configuration for your needs.

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Best MacBooks for 2025

• Lightweight but sturdy design
• Fast performance from the M4 chip
• Bright and clear screen
• Great battery life

• Still limited ...