Best Macbook 2018

                Apple has finally refreshed its MacBook lineup for 2018, with a variety of options for both professionals and casual users. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 15-inch MacBook Pro offer speedy 8th-generation Core processors, the fastest SSDs we've ever tested and souped-up graphics. You also get a True Tone display for more natural-looking colors and Hey, Siri support.Apple has also finally released a new MacBook Air, which packs a vivid Retina Display, an even slimmer design with thinner bezels, dual USB-C ports and speedy 8th Gen processors starting at $1,199.The 12-inch MacBook is still a very good ultraportable at $1,299, so long as you can live with its lone USB-C port.  If you need a bigger screen, the regular $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar is a fine option and offers more battery life than the 12-inch MacBook.Here are the best MacBooks for your money.

The regular 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2017 is still the best all-around laptop in Apple's lineup right. That's because you get a fairly fast 7th-generation Core i5 processor, a bright and colorful 13-inch display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports for a reasonable price of $1,299. You'll miss out on the Touch Bar and quieter keyboard of the newer model, but this system lasted a very good 9 hours and 50 minutes on our battery test. The speedier new 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro lasted only 8.5 hours on our test.Quick Specs: CPU: 2.3-GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 | RAM: 8GB | Display: 13 inches (2560 x 1600 pixels) | SSD: 128GB | Ports: Two Thunderbolt 3 | Weight: 3.02 poundsApple MacBook Pro 13-inch Review »From $1299.00

Thanks to its 8th generation quad-core Core i5 processor, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is an absolute beast. In fact, its SSD is the fastest we've ever tested in a laptop. We tested the configuration with a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, but you should get plenty of pep from the starting $1,799 configuration. Other highlights include four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a new True Tone display and Hey Siri support for calling up Apple's assistant without lifting a finger.Quick Specs: CPU: 2.3-GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 | RAM: 8GB | Display: 13 inches (2560 x 1600 pixels) | SSD: 256GB | Ports: Four Thunderbolt 3 | Weight: 3.02 pounds13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review »From $1799.00

Whether you're a video editor, a programmer, a photo editor or some other pro with a demanding workload, the new 15-inch MacBook Pro should be able to handle it with ease. You can opt for up to a 6-core Core i9 processor that plowed through our benchmarks, including our demanding 4K video editing test. The 15-inch MacBook Pro also packs a graphics punch, with up to a AMD Radeon 560X GPU. Last but not least, the 15-inch Pro can last nearly all day on a charge, as the system turned in a great battery life test result of 10 hours and 20 minutes.Quick Specs: CPU: 2.2-GHz six-core Intel Core i7 | RAM: 16GB | Display: 15 inches (2880 x 1800 pixels) | SSD: 256GB | Ports: Four Thunderbolt 3 | Weight: 4.02 pounds15-inch MacBook Pro (2018) Review »From $2399.00

At 2.03 pounds and just 0.52 inches thick, the 12-inch MacBook is so slight and thin that you'll barely notice that it's in your bag, But this is a design that you'll want to show off. Apple offers this ultraportable in four colors, including Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold and Silver. The starting configuration offers decent performance with its Core m3 processor, but if possible we'd step to to the Core i5 CPU. You'll also get 8GB of RAM and a 256GB standard along with a sharp Retina Display, but there's only one USB-C port and it doesn't support Thunderbolt 3 for the fastest speeds. Quick Specs: CPU: 1.2-GHz Intel Core m3| RAM: 8GB | Display: 12 inches (2304 x 1440 pixels) | SSD: 256GB | Ports: 1 USB-C | Weight: 2.03 pounds12-inch MacBook Review »From $1299.00

It might seem silly for Apple to keep the old MacBook Air around at this point, but it does have some advantages over its newer brethren. For starters, it offers a keyboard with more travel, and you get full-size USBs ports and an SD Card slot. The MacBook Air also boasts epic battery life, as it lasted 10 hours and 26 minutes on our battery test. You just have to be prepared to make some sacrifices to get a MacBook this cheap. The Air packs an older 5th-generation Intel Core processor and a low-res display. Unless you're on an ultra-tight budget, you should spring for the new 2018 MacBook Air with Retina Display.Quick Specs: CPU: 1.8-GHz Intel Core i5| RAM: 8GB | Display: 13 inches (1440 x 900 pixels) | SSD: 128GB | Ports: Two USB 3, Thunderbolt 2, SD Card | Weight: 2.96 poundsApple MacBook Air (2017) Review »From $799.00Amazon

The MacBook Air has finally gotten the refresh Apple fans have been waiting for. Apple's latest slim laptop packs a rich 2560 x 1600 Retina Display, an 8th Gen Y-Series processor, and a revamped design that Apple says is 17 percent smaller overall. Apple also promises major keyboard improvements for the latest Air, as well as up to 13 hours of battery life.Quick Specs: CPU: 8th Gen Y-Series Core i5| RAM: 8GB, 16GB | Display: 13.3 inches (2560 x 1600 pixels) | SSD: 256GB, 512GB, 1.5TB | Ports: Two Thunderbold 3, headphone | Weight: 2.75 poundsFrom $1199.00

Best Overall: 13-inch MacBook ProSpeed to Go: 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2018)For Serious Pros: 15-inch MacBook Pro (2018)For Frequent Travelers: 12-inch MacBookMost Affordable: MacBook AirNew and Notable: MacBook Air with Retina Display (2018)