5 MacBook alternatives I'd buy during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

At $649, this lightweight 14-inch laptop delivers Neo-level value with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a sharp 2.5K IPS display. Excellent port selection and solid battery life make it ideal for students and everyday productivity.

At $649, this thin 16-inch ultrabook features a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, a vibrant 2K OLED touchscreen, and more than all-day battery life. It’s a fantastic larger-screen MacBook Neo alternative if you want extra real estate and are willing to spend just $50 more than Apple’s affordable MacBook.

Down to $899, this sleek 15-inch Copilot+ PC packs a Snapdragon X Elite chip, a beautiful high-res touchscreen, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, epic battery life, and an outstanding keyboard. It’s one of the closest Windows matches for the 15-inch MacBook Air in terms of design.

Currently $1,149, this ultra-thin 16-incher features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a gorgeous 3K OLED touchscreen. Excellent build quality and performance make it a larger alternative to high-end MacBook Air or 14-inch Pro models.

Now $1,199, this 360-degree convertible packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, a stunning 16-inch 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen, and an included S Pen. This is a versatile alternative to the MacBook Pro.