

Also it is likely that Apple won’t continue to support these older Macs for many more years.Įven if you are happy to buy an Intel Mac you should make sure you look closely at the specs to ensure that the price is reflective of the age of the Mac.

We recommend this because the Intel processors and graphics options being used in older Macs just can’t compete with these new options. Our advice would be to choose one of Apple’s newer Macs that are powered by its own silicon – the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, or M1 Ultra. If you spot a processor marked Core i3, i5 or i7 you are looking at an Intel-powered Mac. Many of the biggest discounts are on older models that lack the M1 chip instead featuring an Intel processor. With that in mind, be sure to check which model you’re getting when buying from anywhere other than Apple (which generally stocks only its newest devices, unless you’re shopping from the Those starting prices are what Apple sells the MacBook Pro for, but they aren’t necessarily the prices you will have to pay – many resellers discount even the newest MacBook Pro models, or you might find one that has a deal on an older MacBook Pro. 16in MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro (or M1 Max) chip, from £2,399/$2,499.

