As more AI (artificial intelligence) technologies emerge, competition among them will intensify, and rankings of the best to worst may shift. Currently, the most significant AI models are Google Gemini, Microsoft CoPilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, and Apple Intelligence.

The MacBook lineup is one of the best-performing laptops, but at its price, it’s not the most appealing to the average consumer. Apple released a 12-inch laptop in 2015 that fit the mold of a budget-friendly MacBook, but it was poorly received because it lacked key features and cost too much.