Video: Choosing the Best Mac For You

If you're new to Macs, or haven't upgraded for some time, it can be difficult to decide just what to get. Is the MacBook Air the best option? Do you need the power of the MacBook Pro? What about desktop options?


In our latest video, we walk through the current Mac lineup and provide some tips on things to consider when you're trying to decide on a new machine. Trying to figure out if you need more RAM or a storage upgrade? Our video just might help.

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Top Rated Comments

Plutonius Avatar
9 months ago
Nice video but the first thing you need to ask is if you really need a new computer.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dorsal Avatar
9 months ago
My Mac Mini M4 Pro routinely runs over 100 C with the fan manually set to 100%. If you use Handbrake or other CPU intensive apps, avoid the Mac Mini. It’s built to fail.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Royksöpp Avatar
9 months ago

My Mac Mini M4 routinely runs over 100 C with the fan manually set to 100%. If you use Handbrake or other CPU intensive apps, avoid the Mac Mini. It’s built to fail.
The M4 isn’t the issue here. You simply chose the wrong configuration. For your workload, the M4 Pro would have been a better fit. It offers more power and a significantly better cooling system, which are exactly what you need. Hopefully next time, you’ll take the time to research the right setup for your needs
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
The Cockney Rebel Avatar
9 months ago
I have an M2 MBA 16GB 1TB, a 16” M2 MBP 16GB 1TB, and an M4 iMac 24GB 500GB.

They all do everything I need.

I’m just a regular user, so don’t need to keep buying more machines.

I’m also hesitant to upgrade, as they seem to be replacing the M chip quite often, so I don’t wanna get buyer’s remorse.

I’ll just stick to buying watch straps ?.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jonnysods Avatar
9 months ago
Still rocking my M1 Max 14" MBP. As long as I can keep renewing AppleCare on it I'll keep this thing, its an absolute beast, best Mac I've ever owned (and I've owned a loooooot of Macs).
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ghanwani Avatar
9 months ago
The best mac for me is...no mac. Can't handle their displays. :(
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)