Best MacBooks in the UK

Intel Core i5 is a powerful dual-core processor with the clock frequency of 2.7 GHz which provides MacBook with appropriate performance. Moreover, this CPU can work even faster (up to 3.1 GHz) thanks to Turbo Boost technology. Intel Iris Graphics 6100 is an integrated graphics card which provides you with stunning graphics. This MacBook model has 8 GB of DDR3 RAM (running at 1866 GHz) and the adjusted solid thumb drive with the capacity of 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB which allows storing a lot of data.

The screen size of this Apple model is 13.3 inches with the high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Due to the Retina display technology, the image has an incredibly high resolution, natural colors, as well as high viewing angles. The MacBook display has almost 2 million pixels - more than a typical HD TV has. Therefore, the more pixels on the screen, the higher resolution, and the better image quality will be.

It should be noted that the laptop battery will be sufficient for up to 10 hours of operation with an active wireless connection. Film fans can enjoy watching their favorite films or series for almost 12 hours. In case you leave your laptop switched on for 3 hours, it will keep your laptop battery working up to 30 days in a sleep mode. For many people, the battery life is a very important criterion when buying a laptop.

Despite the fact that this MacBook model has quite an impressive technical specification, its size is 8.62x12.35x0.71 inches and it is rather lightweight - just 3.48 pounds. This Apple model is equipped with an OS X Yosemite system with pre-installed iLive and iWork packages which contain such apps as Pages for creating documents, Numbers for spreadsheets and Keynote for making presentations and other useful features.

The distinctive feature of this Apple MacBook with Retina display is that it comes with a single USB 3.1 Type-C port instead of USB, HDMI, charging ports, and etc. You need only one cable to charge your Mac, connect it to external devices for data transfer at up to 5 Gbit/s, sync to other devices, and connect an external monitor. This universal port helps to increase your laptop’s multi-tasking capabilities.

In this regard, cutting-edge technologies allow creating high-performance laptops, yet making them compact and convenient to use. The Apple MacBook MLHF2B 12-inch laptop gained popularity among thousands of people due to the integration of new technologies. 

A female digital AV adapter allows using the USB-C port to connect different devices to your Mac to handle a multitude of tasks.

That's a quite powerful 5th generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with the clock frequency of 1.6 GHz per each core. Moreover, Intel's proprietary Turbo Boost technology can automatically boost the performance of the CPU and run at a frequency of 2.7 GHz. Intel HD Graphics 6000 integrated video card offers fairly decent graphics opportunities and produces low heat. This MacBook Air laptop comes with an SSD storage drive with 2 available capacity options: 128 GB and 256 GB. Thus, you can pick the capacity that suits you best.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of rich and high-quality picture owing to the state-of-the-art 13.3-inch display with the maximum image resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. The LED-backlit display ensures rich colour saturation, displaying images in bright and lively colours. It is widely agreed that this laptop's screen resolution is wide enough for watching movies, as well as for editing photos, creating presentations, and so on.

The incredible battery performance of this MaсBook Air laptop will not leave indifferent even the most demanding users who are rather skeptical about the possibility of working away from the power supply. Сontrary to the popular belief, this model can provide up to 12 hours of wireless connection or last up to 30 days in standby mode without being connected to a power outlet. Notably, no other laptop manufacturer can boast such a remarkable battery life. The laptop is charged via a 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter.

This ultra-compact, highly portable MacBook Air laptop has the following dimensions: 12.8 х 8.94 х 0.68 inches. The weight of the unit amounts to 2.96 pounds, which gives you an opportunity to take it with you anywhere you go, carrying it even in a small laptop bag. The device has several USB 3.0 ports allowing you to connect removable USB drives to free up your laptop's internal storage drive. Also, this MacBook Air laptop features a Thunderbolt port to connect monitors and other peripheral devices. Much like most other laptops, this model uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies.

Intel Corporation has developed its fifth-generation 14 nm manufacturing process CPU to show the highest performance, yet made it as energy-efficient as possible. So, the processor consumes only 5 Watts of energy and doesn't need any active cooling. In addition to the powerful processor, this MacBook model has 8 GB of RAM and its SSD flash drive has the capacity of 256 or 512 GB. Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU is used to create a high-quality graphics. Thus, if you're looking for a high-performing laptop, this one is certainly worth buying.

Users will appreciate the impressive image quality delivered by the GPU due to a marvellous 12-inch Retina display with the resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels. The screen creates really natural images, and the colours are very natural and vivid. Furthermore, energy consumption of LED backlighting has been reduced compared with previous models, because the panel allows more light to pass through it. Therefore, if you are going to buy this MacBook model, you'll be fully satisfied with it.

This MacBook laptop is fitted with a lithium polymer battery which has the capacity of 39.7 Watt-hours. That's enough to ensure a decent battery life. For example, the MacBook can work for up to 9 hours in a row with the active wireless connection, and you can watch movies for up to 10 hours before the battery runs out of charge. Also, you can use Apple iTunes program for downloading, playing and managing audio and video files. The universal USB Type-C connector is used for charging your laptop while a 29-Volt power adapter is connected to the mains.

This Apple laptop is the most compact among all the devices represented in our comparison. Its size is 7.74x11.04x0.52 inches and the weight is just 2.03 pounds. So, the laptop is slightly bigger than iPad Air 2. The users will appreciate a unique full-sized keyboard with individual backlighting of every button, as well as a specially designed trackpad which allows using additional features depending on pressure force. You will be surprised with superior tactile feedback. This MacBook model is equipped with a Yosemite operating system with a pre-installed program pack. So, it's a good reason to pick this Apple laptop.

In addition to the solid-state drives and high-performance processor, the third-generation MacBook Pro has received a completely new design. The new model is more compact as it comes with no Ethernet port. The laptop new dimensions are 31.4 cm wide x 21.9 cm deep x 1.9 cm high. The MacBook Unibody case is made from a single piece of milled aluminium, yet the device weighs about 1.62 kg, depending on the configuration. The updated MagSafe adapter has become thinner and wider. So, if you plan to use earlier versions of power adapters, you’ll need to get a special converter. Also, the laptop is equipped with HDMI, Thunderbolt, and USB ports to connect additional devices and improve your MacBook performance. Besides, the laptop cooling system has been changed.  The exhaust fans are located on the sides of the device.

Without any doubt, this model is ideal for professional purposes, since it’s hardly possible to find a program or process that this laptop fails to cope with.

Laptop shoulder briefcase case will be handy when travelling with your laptop as a carry-on item.