What is the best MacBook of all time?

From featherweight classics to today's silicon powerhouses, these laptops span two decades of design evolution. Which one earns the crown?

1

MacBook Air M2 (2022)

A full redesign of the Air with a flat profile and MagSafe charging.

1000pts

2

14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro/Max (2021)

Brought back MagSafe and ports with a mini-LED display and pro-grade chips.

756pts

3

MacBook Air M4 (2025)

The latest thin-and-light Air, refining efficiency and display quality further.

596pts

4

11-inch MacBook Air (2010)

An ultra-portable redesign that made the Air a mainstream favorite.

517pts

5

MacBook (2006)

The original consumer MacBook that replaced the iBook with Apple's first Intel Core Duo laptop.

517pts

6

16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max (2021)

The top-tier pro powerhouse with the most powerful chip Apple had shipped in a laptop.

517pts

7

14-inch MacBook Pro M3 (2023)

Brought the M3 chip family and a space black finish to the Pro lineup.

517pts

8

15-inch MacBook Air M2 (2023)

The first larger-screen MacBook Air, aimed at users wanting more room without a Pro.

423pts

9

12-inch MacBook (2015)

A fanless, single-port ultraportable pushing minimalist design to its extreme.

423pts

10

13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2016)

Introduced the Touch Bar and thinner chassis to the Pro lineup.

423pts

11

13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (2020)

The first M1-powered MacBook Pro, launching the Apple Silicon transition for pros.

310pts

12

15-inch MacBook Pro Retina (2012)

The first MacBook Pro with a high-resolution Retina display.

310pts

13

MacBook Air M1 (2020)

The first Apple Silicon MacBook, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.

310pts

14

16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max (2024)

The most powerful MacBook to date, built for demanding creative workloads.

310pts