Apple Laptops and Desktops Reviews

Our Consensus Report shows how many times products are top-ranked by reviewers included in our
All The Reviews Reviewed chart.

The chart only includes Apple computers that are recommended by reviewers that rate one or two Mac models higher than other models. Even so, the chart can be somewhat misleading, as not all reviewers review all Macintosh computers. Those who review both the MacBook Pro and the MacBook generally express a clear preference for the Pro. The price jump is huge, as reviewers acknowledge, but several reviewers argue that the Pro is a better value.

Price and performance aren’t the only distinctions between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook. The Pro also has larger displays. Reviewers say the two 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops (actual 15.4-inch displays) are a better value than the 17-inch version.

The brand new MacBook Air is already widely reviewed. Reviewers love the idea, appearance and easy portability, but say it isn’t a very useful computer, especially relative to its price (starting at *est. $1,800).

For desktop buyers, the Mac Pro is recommended in reviews, but it is considered an expensive, high-end professional computer. At the opposite extreme in the desktop line, the Mac mini receives lukewarm reviews. It’s generally recommended because it is the only sub-$1,000 Macintosh, but considered a mediocre value and too limited for many uses. The two iMac models fall between the extremes. Several reviewers consider these all-in-one machines to be the perfect desktop computers for many people. The two 20-inch models are reviewed more often than the two 24-inch models. Those who review both usually prefer the 24-inch model because the display has a wider viewing angle.