Which MacBook should you buy in 2020?

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With a market cap of more than ₹1 lakh crore, Apple is perhaps one of the most valuable company in history. With the launch of MacBook, the company has revolutionized modern computing, propelled by technologies like aluminum unibody construction, super-sharp IPS screens, backlit keyboards and multitouch trackpads.

However, the question stands, which MacBook should you spend your money on? Here are some of our top picks:

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch)

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air can be labelled as ‘the best all-rounder’. The model was upgraded last year with an addition of True Tone tech to the Retina display and comes with a responsive trackpad, butterfly keyboard with dust shield, amazing speaker and 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt ports for charging etc.

Delving into the specifics, the MacBook features 1.5 GHz dual-core 8^th generation Intel Core i5 processor, a 128 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM.

Priced at ₹92,990, the laptop is a good value for money with some of the top-of-the-line features. The only drawback is the limited number of USB-C ports – so you might have to buy multiport adapters.

Obviously, it lacks some features available in the higher-end MacBook Pros, but overall, it’s a great laptop!

Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch)

This 16-inch MacBook is perfect for power users. The latest Pro laptop built upon its previous mistakes, removing them completely from the latest version. The keyboard is more comfortable to use – escape key is physical again. There are some remarkable improvements in the thermal architecture, for instance, if your laptop gets overheated, the fan is almost always successful in resolving the issue – without affecting the performance!

Further, it comes with a 9^th gen Intel Core i7 processor (can be upgraded to i9), 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports and 512 GB SSD. The features are also customizable.

Priced at ₹1,99,900, the MacBook Pro is a good investment.

Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch)

Another great laptop that you can resort to is the 13-inch version of MacBook Pro. It can be considered an amalgamation of both the features of Air and the 16-inch Pro laptop. With quad-core processors and 24 hours battery life, the 3 pound laptop is a perfect blend of both worlds.

The 13-inch laptop received the biggest update out of the three MacBook revisions Apple launched in 2019. In comparison to the 15 inch Pro and MacBook Air, this small, classy laptop certainly takes the win.

It also comes with MacOS Catalina’s Sidebar feature that works as a treat in case you need some extra screen space. The base model features a 1.4GHz quad core 8^th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 and 128 GB SSD.

Upgrades are also available, allowing you to get the laptop of your dreams in just a few extra bucks! If you want to add a 2.4 GHz 8^th generation Intel Core i7 processor, the upgrade is available for an additional $300. Similarly, the RAM can be increased to 16GB for an additional $200.

Starting at around ₹1,19,900, this laptop is certainly one of the best.

To sum up, buying a MacBook is completely dependent on your needs and the money you’re willing to spend. Given that you are flexible with your budget, and want sleek, sophisticated laptop that is also comfortable to use, you can most definitely go for the 13-inch MacBook pro. On the other hand, if you’re not ready to spend that much money, and are a power user, the 16 inch Apple MacBook pro would be the perfect fit for you!