($599) : Best for students and casual users. It features an and is ideal for basic web browsing and streaming. Note that the base model lacks a backlit keyboard and Touch ID. MacBook Air
($1,099+) : The best all-around choice for most people. It is silent, lightweight, and powered by the (starting with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage as standard). MacBook Pro
. Because these machines use a unified memory architecture, you cannot upgrade RAM or internal storage after purchase, making your initial configuration critical. MacBook Neo