Top 3 picks
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Best Overall: The strongest balance for creative work, portability, and long battery life. Compared with the MacBook Neo (A18 Pro), it provides substantially more memory and storage, while remaining slimmer and quieter than the MacBook Pro The display is not as bright or advanced as the MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina XDR panel.
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Where to buy
est. €1,199Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
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Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)
Why we picked this
Best Value: The lowest-cost option, with a lightweight design, strong everyday performance, and macOS. Its 8GB memory and 256GB storage are adequate for light creative work but are the main compromises versus the other two models 8GB memory can limit demanding creative projects.
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Where to buy
est. €799Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The best choice here for sustained creative workloads, with a brighter high-refresh-rate XDR display, stronger graphics, and active cooling. It is notably more capable than the MacBook Air for demanding editing and design tasks, although the Air offers better value and portability It exceeds the €2,000 budget ceiling.
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Where to buy
est. €2,199Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.