When I’m asked to recommend a Mac laptop for people, Apple’s low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro usually gets lost in the shuffle. It competes with the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air, significantly cheaper ...

The M5 Max chip represents a significant leap forward in Apple Silicon, delivering across-the-board improvements in CPU, GPU, ...

After spending some time with Apple’s new base-model 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, I’ve come to a clear conclusion: It’s an excellent laptop that represents the absolute best iteration of a formula Apple ...

Apple made a big change a few years ago when it came to MacBooks: Apple Silicon. The company transitioned to its own Arm-based SoCs to power its MacBooks, and later, its desktop options in the form of ...

Let's start with one of the most noticeable differences. I'm not talking about chassis thickness or weight, but rather the display and the viewing experiences each model provides. The MacBook Air ...

Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro arrives in stores this week, and the first reviews have just arrived. Here are the highlights of everything you should know about the M5 MacBook pro. New MacBook Pro: It’s all ...

The first reviews for Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro just landed, and the consensus among tech reviewers is clear: The incremental update improves an already excellent laptop. The 14-inch machine’s design ...

How much more does the Pro cost? How much lighter is the Air? Which size is best? You've got MacBook questions. We've got answers. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and ...

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro 2026 comparisons highlight Apple's M5 chip across both lines, delivering up to 30% efficiency gains over the previous M4 models. The MacBook Air remains ideal for 90% of ...

While the iPhone and the associated A-series Apple Silicon release schedules are both fixed and well-known, the MacBook release schedule is somewhat more erratic. Following Apple’s launch of the ...

Display, design, connectivity, cost, and more: Here's all you need to know to land the best MacBook for your daily computing and commuting, now factoring in the MacBook Pro with the M5 processor. From ...