Buying Guides

My picks and test results, so you can skip the spec sheets and buy the right thing the first time.

Picks & tests

Storage

Best External SSDs for Mac

Three drives I’d actually buy, with real test numbers on each pick.

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Docks & hubs

Best Thunderbolt 5 Docks

My 8 top picks and who each one is for.

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Benchmarks

Mac Tests

Every current Mac through the same real-world tests, so you can see how they actually compare.

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Mac accessories

Start here

Best Mac Accessories

The display, mouse, keyboard, SSD, dock, and cables I’d actually buy.

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Compact setup

Best Mac mini Accessories

The keyboards, mice, speakers, docks and drives I’d pair with a Mac mini.

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Pro setup

Best Mac Studio Accessories

What I’d buy for a new Mac Studio setup.

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Which one should I buy?

Full lineup

Which Mac to Buy

Apple’s lineup is a mess. Here’s what I’d buy.

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Laptops

Which MacBook Pro to Buy

M6, M5 Pro, M5 Max and PROLED, and which one makes sense for you.

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Desktops

Mac mini Buying Guide

Every M6 and M5 Pro option explained.

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Tablets

Which iPad to Buy

The whole lineup, and which one fits how you’ll use it.

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Wearables

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4

The differences that matter, and which one to buy.

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Earbuds

AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3

Why the cheaper pair is harder to beat than you’d think.

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Mac Buying Help

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iPad Buying Help

Tell me how you’ll use it and your budget, and I’ll recommend the right iPad.

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