That ultimately comes down to how much storage and memory you think you need. The only real question is which M1 model to get. It doesn’t make sense from a price-to-performance or future-proofing standpoint. For one, the starting price is significantly higher than the M1 base model, but the M1 performs better in almost everything. There really isn’t any reason to buy an Intel Mac in the 13-inch lineup. Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Best overall:M1 processor, 512GB storage($1,499) Dan Baker/Digital Trends Apart from some concern over emulation performance, the M1 MacBooks are so much more capable than the Intel options that it’s hard to recommend any Mac Pro without an M1 in 2021. These four are essentially split down the middle: The two cheaper options start with Apple’s impressive M1 chips, while the two more expensive models paradoxically have the less powerful 10th Gen Intel-i5 chips. Best overall:M1 processor, 512GB storage($1,499)Īpple currently provides four starting points, each with its own customization options.

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