If you’re trying to figure out which MacBook to buy, I break it down the way I’d recommend it in real life—based on what you actually do. I start with the MacBook Neo, which is basically the “get me into macOS” option. It’s running an A18 Pro iPhone chip and it’s only $5.99, so think of it like the Apple equivalent of a Chromebook: web browsing, light editing, music, and school stuff. It’s not a powerhouse, but for students and casual users, it makes a lot of sense. Next up is the MacBook Air, and this is the one I’d recommend to most people. It’s thin, light, surprisingly powerful, and comes in 13-inch or 15-inch. With the new M5 chip you’re looking at $1,100 for 13-inch and $1,300 for 15-inch, but honestly the M4/M3/M2 versions look the same and still feel phenomenal—especially if you’re coming from an Intel Mac. And if I had to upgrade right now (I’m on an M1 Max MacBook Pro), I’d personally grab the 15-inch MacBook Air because I don’t do heavy video editing anymore. Finally, if you’re doing heavy coding, heavy video editing, or pro-level workloads, that’s where the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or M5 Max makes sense. If you want the newest of the newest, go M5—but if you don’t need it, M4 or M3 will still crush it.