Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Here, in our best Mac for students guide, we take a look at Apple’s current line-up to evaluate which Mac is best for students. We’ll compare the MacBook Air versus MacBook Pro for college and examine whether another Mac might actually be a better choice.
Choosing the best Mac for college or university depends on what you are going to be studying as well as how much you have to spend. Luckily, registered students can save money on a new Mac by shopping at Apple’s Education Store, or with one of Apple’s partners. We discuss How to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store separately (see page 43).
MACBOOK AIR VERSUS MACBOOK PRO
1. 13.6-inch MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Price: £1,149 from fave.co/3OCmlmX
You might assume that the MacBook Air is low-powered in comparison to the MacBook Pro, but not only does this 13.6-inch MacBook Air offer the same M2 chip as the 13-inch MacBook Pro, it also has a bigger and brighter screen, better FaceTime cameras, is thinner and lighter than the Pro and has other benefits when compared to the alternative.
If you’re looking for a MacBook that doesn’t break the bank and offers the ultimate in portability and great battery life, then
