Best MacBook Buying Guide in 2025 | Which Is The Best MacBook?
Apple’s Macbook has been well known for its gold standard in the portable computer field. Apple has been the leader for years in technologies such as aluminium unibody build, super sharp IPS screen (Retina Display), backlit keyboard, and also the multitouch/multifunctional trackpad.
When it comes to buying a New MacBook, most people are confused with the options of the MacBooks that are available in front of their eyes. Plus, with the new M1 Processor launched by Apple, many are asking whether the Apple Silicon Macbook or Apple Silicon iMac is good. Which Apple MacBook Should You Pour Your Hard-Earn Money Into Buying? This can be the best Macbook buying guide for you considering to buy a Macbook from multiple perspectives.
We have received many questions like “Should I buy a MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro?” and “Why Can’t I Buy a MacBook Air To Do Design Work?”. There are always factors to consider when buying something, including buying yourself a new MacBook, which will cost you no less than 4,000 MYR. (Ouch!)
We have compiled some factors that affect people’s Macbook Buying Decision. Hence, producing this Macbook Buying Guide hoping to clear some clouds when you make your decision.
To learn more on tips and tricks when buying a second-hand MacBook, visit Guide To Purchasing second-hand MacBooks
Functionality / Usage For The MacBook
Are you a graphic designer, photographer, video editor, music producer, music composer, business owner, or freelancer? What do you intend to use for answers this question best.
If you are a business owner, freelancer, office person, do not perform graphic related work much, mostly word processing, documentation, your job requires you to travel quite often, web browsing, lightweight video editing (i.e. Adobe Lightroom), The Apple MacBook Air is your best fit. New secret, the new Macbook Air Apple Silicon is good for minimal to intermediate designers who are looking for a budget yet powerful Macbook too!
If you are a graphic designer, photographer, video editor, music producer, music composer, etc, and you perform graphic related work, it is obvious that you demand a MacBook with gives you more power, with the Apple Silicon Pro or Max (For Example, M3 Pro or M3 Max) processor, it is a plus point to go for it, as they are more performance driven and energy efficient. The Apple MacBook Pro is your favourable choice.
NOTE : Base model Apple Silicon (M3) is good but with the launch of Pro (M3 Pro) and Max (M3 Max) ARM-based processors, the based model processor has become an intermediate processor. It is powerful and a good machine to own but if you are more performance-driven kind, you may take the Pro and Max into consideration. (Don’t forget your wallet is driven away as well.)
Apple has their Apple Silicon M processor for iMac 24-inch, which has much more power than the previous iMac lineups but at a much more affordable price tag. One thing that we know is that it produces more power, generates less heat and is more energy efficient, of course, we must not miss out on the striking outlook which Apple took a big leap, bringing us to a rainbow world with the new 7 colourway. If you are looking to create your work from a home workstation, with an aesthetically pleasing, powerful yet affordable machine, the brand new iMac 24-inch is definitely your go to.
If you have an old functioning Macbook or iMac, you can now turn that old Macbook and iMac into a Chromebook, which it can then regain a few more years of service for you. Read here on How To turn your Macbook into a Chromebook
Mobility
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Do you work off-site or travel a lot? Do you have to jump into meetings very often with your Mac? Are you constantly going around working with your Mac?
If you are always on the go, in my opinion, you will favour something light and easy, I bet you don’t want something heavy and buggy in your bag that you have to carry till it cramps your shoulder muscles. With that said, again, MacBook Air is your best buddy.
If you are working at a fixed desk, doesn’t mind a little more weight, want more power while using your MacBook, don’t mind a little more weight, you have the answer in your head I believe, the MacBook Pro.
Recommended Read : Now that you have gotten yourself a new Macbook, Learn How to Set up Apple Pay on Your Macbook to pay online
Budget
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If you have that much money like the image above, you can buy any Macs you want; 😂😂
Last but not least, the most common factor of all times, BUDGET. When it comes to money, this is the main factor that often disrupts our consideration and affects our decision-making process.
Is it worth paying MYR 16,000.00 for an Apple Laptop? We will leave this question back to you to decide whether is it worth it. But what we are buying is the value behind this MacBook. It is about how efficient can it help us in our work, how long can this MacBook last me if I pay that much money buying it (To be honest, An Apple MacBook can last you for at least 5 years, if taken good care of).
If you see the value behind this machine, interested to buy but still have some financial struggles to bring the Apple MacBook back home, there are many alternatives you can land yourself one unit.
- Many merchants in Malaysia offer Easy Payment Plans (EPP) or instalment plans to help you own your ideal device.
- You can buy a refurbished unit.
Budget & Performance COMBO!
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This is a little off-topic with our best macbook buying guide but I think this is a good piece of information for those who are looking to buy a new mac this year!
Apple has recently rebuilt the Mac Mini Series that comes with Apple Silicon Processor. I personally recommend upgrading the RAM to at least 16GB and storage to at least 512GB so that you can use the Mac Mini for a GOOD Long Time.
Now you must be thinking I am crazy asking you to upgrade the Mac Mini, it will cost more than what you should pay but Hey, the M2 Mac Mini base model that comes with 8GB Unified Memory (Integrated with Apple Silicon Processor – The RAM is Not Upgradable After Purchase) and 256GB RAM starts from RM2,499.00! It is unbelievable that you can get a Mac at Half Of The Price Of An iPhone! If you upgrade the RAM and Storage, the price will hit up to RM4,099.00, is it okay to buy a Mac with RM4099.00? Hell Yeah!
The Mac Mini is definitely an option to consider when buying a new Mac for yourself in terms of performance and price. The only limitation is that you will be stuck to the chair while you are using the Mini but why not? Saving at least RM2,000.00! Imagine that!
Additional Information (IMPORTANT)
Buying a new device is always thrilling, but, at the same time, it can also be a pain too! As Apple is investing and inventing a lot in the machine’s security features, speed, as well as handiness, things are becoming more and more rigid.
The market currently demands lighter, more powerful machines. Since 2016, Apple has stepped up their game by soldering the Solid State Drive (SSD) onto the logicboard (Macbook Pro 13″ and 15″ touch bar 2016 onwards) and the memory/RAM (Macbook Pro 13″ and 15″ 2012 and above, retina models only) to meet the demand of the market.
TIPS : It is important, important, important (key messages have to be emphasised thrice) to note that when buying a new machine, there are no more options to upgrade a Macbook in the future as everything is soldered on the logic board.
When buying a new Macbook, be it a Macbook Air or a Macbook Pro, always think of the usage of this Macbook. If you require intense performance, you may want to consider topping up some budget by getting an upgraded Macbook Pro (with more storage capacity and memory).
Best Macbook Buying Guide : Frequently Asked Questions
A MacBook should last for an average of 1-5 years depending on usage and your love towards the MacBook.
You have to know whether are you a Multi-Tasker. If you are a multi-tasker or heavy usage person, a MacBook Pro will definitely be your best choice. If you are a lightweight user, MacBook Air is sufficient.
Many people have been asking, “Can I Upgrade the RAM or Storage of my MacBook Air or MacBook Pro?” The answer is – It is highly dependent on which models you are looking at.
For MacBook Air, ALL The RAM/MEMORY is soldered directly on the logicboard, hence, no RAM upgrade work can be performed. The Storage/Hard Drive/Solid State Drive (SSD) is upgradeable.
For MacBook Pro,
– All MacBook Pros that are produced before Late 2012, the RAM can be upgraded. Any machines after Late 2012 are soldered directly on the logicboard. Hence, no RAM upgrade can be done.
– For all MacBook Pros that are produced before 2017, the storage/hard drive/Solid state drive can be upgraded. Any Macbook Pro that is produced after 2018 or the MacBook Pros that are with Touch Bar, the storage/hard drive/solid state drive (SSD) is not upgradable anymore as they are again, soldered.