Best MacBook for students in 2021

Date:
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:32:27 +0000

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Here are the best MacBook for students this 2021.

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There might be a lot of cheaper options out there, but they dont compare to the best MacBook for students 2021 has to offer. Of course, a student laptop mustnt break the bank, but it should also be able to do a few things, which
is why Chromebooks are so popular for education.

Still, although MacBooks come at a premium, theyre still worth considering since they have a lot to offer. They are ideal for college students as they are incredibly easy to lug around from class to class, which is no surprise since Apple basically invented thin and light notebooks. Theyre also quite capable machines. Whether you end up with a MacBook Pro 13-inch or a MacBook Air , theyll be more than enough to handle school assignments and projects. They also come with an excellent battery life that will last all day, as well as a seamless user experience thanks to Apples rock-solid operating systems, the latest of which is the upcoming macOS Monterey .

And, while there's no getting around Apples premium pricing, there are also ways of getting the cost down, whether that means looking at entry-level models, discounted or refurbished ones , or taking advantage of back to
school discounts. To help you pick out the right Apple notebook for you, we took power, portability, and price all into consideration to find the most appropriate devices. Here are our top picks Complete your study from home setup with the best monitor for MacBook Pros You have a Mac that won't start? Here's how to fix it. Find the best graphing calculator for school or work (Image credit: Apple) 1. MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

The best Apple laptop for students CPU: Apple M1 chip with 8core | Graphics: Integrated 7-core 8-core | RAM: 8GB 16GB unified memory | Screen: 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 Retina display | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD macOS Big Sur is fast
and responsive Battery life is great Silent in use Fanless design could
impact performance

Apple rolled out their much-talked-about M1 silicon chip thats so far been a real game-changer. And, the first laptop to receive it is the companys thinnest and lightest, putting it on the list of the most exciting Apple laptops of recent years. With this new chip, the MacBook Air is better than ever, touting excellent performance alongside its brilliant battery life without raising the price to keep it (fairly) affordable still. That makes it the best MacBook for students in 2021.

Read the full review: MacBook Air (M1, 2020) (Image credit: Apple) 2.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Apples little MacBook Pro gets a big refresh CPU: Apple M1 chip with 8core | Graphics: Integrated 8-core | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 LED-backlit Retina display | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x
D): 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56 cm Huge battery life Great performance Can run iOS apps Still lacks ports

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) may not have gotten a massive design overhaul, but what it lacks in that department, it makes up for big-time in performance and battery life. Thanks to Apples groundbreaking M1 chip, the
new MacBook Pro 13-inch delivers excellent performance and exceptional
battery life. Its performance is so impressive, in fact, that it can easily handle 4K - and even 8K - videos. Whether youre in high school or in college, this is the best MacBook for students if youre looking for a powerful laptop that keeps things small and lightweight.

Read the full review: MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) (Image credit: Apple)
3. MacBook Air (2020)

New and improved CPU: Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics
| RAM: 8GB 16GB | Storage: 256GB 2TB PCIe-based SSD | Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61 cm Lower price of entry New 10th generation processors Improved keyboard Screen colors a little muted Battery life only OK Webcam still just 720p

Apples thinnest and lightest MacBook is back in 2021 with a vengeance. Not only has it fixed a lot of the complaints with its predecessors namely, that problematic keyboard is now gone, replaced by a drastically improved
keyboard. But it also comes with new and more powerful internal components, even more storage space options, and a lower price of entry. There are a couple of things wed do better, like the muted screen and the average battery life, but this model of the MacBook Air is better than anything weve seen
from the line so far. And, its definitely among the best MacBooks to date.

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and sales (Image credit: Apple) 4. MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)

Worth the upgrade at the highest configuration CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5 10th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | RAM: up to 32GB | Screen: 13-inch Retina display with True Tone | Storage: 256GB 4TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x D): 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49cm Improved
specs (on some models) Larger capacity SSD for starting model New keyboard is great Entry-level model still has 8th gen Intel CPU You still only get Thunderbolt 3 ports

The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)s entry-level model may miss out on some of
the lineups new toys. However, going for the higher-end configurations will get you new (and powerful) Intel processors and improved RAM speeds for
better performance, all packed in the 13-inch incredibly svelte body. Apple rounds it all out with that incredible Magic Keyboard from the new 16-inch, finally getting rid of that problematic keyboard. Even if you dont go for the 10th-generation Intel Core configurations, you might still appreciate the
fact that all models come with more storage capacity for the same price as their predecessors. This is the best MacBook for college students right now.

Read the full review: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) (Image credit: Apple) 5. MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Best MacBook for creative students CPU: 9th-generation Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 16GB 64GB | Screen: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone | Storage: 512GB 8TB SSD Stunning 16-inch screen New and improved keyboard Expensive Limited to four
Thunderbolt 3 ports

While we are sad that Apple has retired the 15-inch MacBook Pro, were more than happy to see the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) hit the shelves. As thin, light and sleek as ever, this doesnt feel like a 16-inch behemoth. If youre worried that this was going to be bulky and awkward to use, dont be. Yet, despite its svelte frame, youre still getting that extra real estate on that stunning display, as well as the latest and greatest components behind it. Apple then rounds those out with amazing (and loud) speakers and a much, much better keyboard. This is truly the best MacBook for film, design, and photography students.

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