Top 3 picks
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Best Overall: The larger screen is comfortable for reading papers and working with multiple windows, while the M5 chip and 16GB memory provide strong long-term performance for study. It remains thin and silent, making it a particularly well-balanced choice for everyday education.
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Where to buy
est. €1,599Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)
Why we picked this
Best Value: A lightweight, quiet study laptop with excellent battery life, a sharp display, and enough performance for documents, research, video calls, and coding. macOS is polished and easy to maintain, though the 8GB memory configuration gives it less headroom for heavy multitasking than the other picks.
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Where to buy
est. €1,099Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: This compact configuration combines the newest Air performance with 16GB memory and generous 1TB storage, making it well suited to students keeping large project files, photo libraries, or development tools locally. Its smaller display is less spacious than the 15-inch option, but it is easier to carry every day.
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Where to buy
est. €1,799Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.