So now you have decided to make your next laptop purchase a used or refurbished model, your next decision will probably be choosing between a MacBook or Windows machine.
The biggest difference between both comes down to the software and the user experience. All our MacBook’s come pre-loaded with MacOS and our Windows laptops will have Windows 10/11 installed. Both have pros and cons, but it will largely come down to your personal preferences and how each operating system handles the syncing of your other devices.
For example, if you regularly use an iPhone and or iPad, you will experience a better user experience syncing those devices seamlessly with a MacBook’s OS.
Alternatively, if you have an Android phone or Windows tablet, you will find plenty of familiar features linking these with a Windows laptop. In fact, Windows 10 has a handy ‘Your Phone app’ that lets you access your Android apps and messages straight from your laptop.
Perhaps another more important decision for you is what apps you actually plan to use with your laptop. Both Windows and MacOS have access to all major web browsers and apps, and both will get the job done when it comes to surfing the web online, email and basic office work. However, Mac’s might be a popular choice for music producers due to Apple only software and apps like Logic Pro, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro.
For gamers, a Windows laptop would be the obvious top choice, assuming you pick a laptop with powerful enough specs. Windows 10 laptops have access to a huge selection of the top PC games across various marketplaces, whilst MacBook’s can play a limited selection of titles.
Budget wise you will spend more on a MacBook compared to a Windows laptop on like for like spec, but the sleek appearance and build of a MacBook make these highly desirable and wins when it comes to looks.
The bottom line is there’s no wrong option; whether you prefer Apple or decide you are more comfortable with using Windows, you will have your pick of some of the absolute best laptops on the market right now, right here at the Lizard Tech Solutions shop.