Best Windows Alternatives to the MacBook Pro
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Talking about the best Windows Laptop Alternatives to the MacBook Pro competitor for anyone trying to find a comparable option Apple products. I wanted to share my experiences on using Apple Vs Windows products over the past 3 years, having been an Apple guy for the previous 7 years before that.
If you are an Apple/Mac Fanboy or Fangirl looking to check out what windows has to offer, or if you are a fan of windows but you just wanna make sure you snag the best Windows machine, then you are in the right place! Before I took the jump to make the switch from Apple to a Windows-based system I had a lot of questions and concerns, so in this article, I hope to answer those questions for you, give you some reassurance in your buying decision, and help you pick the best Windows alternative to the Apple MacBook Pro.
Check out my recommendations in the links below…
Best Windows Alternative Laptops to this MacBook Pro
I struggled for a long to about what computer to buy instead of the MacBook Pro, but now that I have taken the time to invest in the research I have found the best competitors and alternative laptops to buy instead of the MacBook Pro. Here are a few questions I have seen concerning this topic:
- What is the best alternative to the MacBook Pro?
- What should I buy instead of the MacBook Pro?
- What is the best competitor for the MacBook Pro?
- Best laptop other than the MacBook Pro?
- What laptop is similar to the MacBook Pro?
Macbook Pro 15 (For the Apple Gurus)
The MacBook Pro has received an internal boost this year! Up until recently, I did not speak very highly of the MacBook Pro due to its outdated Processor, RAM Memory, and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). However this year Mac decided to play catch up and release this version of the MacBook Pro. Now coming with a Powerful i9 Processor, Upgraded 32GB of RAM (Which is still soldered to the motherboard), and the Radeon Pro 560X. A worthy option if you are in the market for a new laptop, but honestly, it comes at an outrageous price… Click to View Current Price of the MacBook Pro
- 2.9GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i9 Coffee Lake processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz
- 512GB PCIe Flash Storage
- 32GB 2400 MHz memory
- Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB Memory
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
The reason the Windows laptops listed below are such a viable option comes in a few categories. (1. Quality, (2. Performance, (3. Usability, (4. Cost. Each of these aspects adds up to the relevant need for an alternative to the MacBook Pro. I will briefly cover these three categories and then jump into my recommendations.
1 Quality:
The Quality of the MacBook Pro has been unrivaled for years. Sleek styling, aluminum build quality, and longevity were the boastings of the MacBook Pro. That was until Windows alternatives like the Dell XPS 15, VivoBook Pro, and Gigabyte Aero15X came onto the market. Toting aluminum builds and longevity surpassing their predecessors we now have a handful of worthy competitors to the MacBook Pro.
2 Performance:
Most Windows users will argue that Windows has always been more powerful machines and that Macs just positioned themselves as the go-to for professional level creative and business work. I disagree. Mac had a solid run at the professional and creative industry for a solid 10 years from 2005 until 2015 where they released a lot of great laptops that fit the needs of their audience. We, however, saw a slump in the following three years making nearly zero changes to the performance of their machines until now. This is where Windows has constantly had its grip on the market producing better iterations of their products year after year. Windows is less concerned with having the image of a high performing laptop and is concerned with being a high performing laptop.
3. Usability:
Let me just say one word to kick this category off, DONGLE. If you own or you are looking to purchase a MacBook Pro I am sure you have already looked into what dongle you should buy. My question to you is, “Why should you HAVE to buy a dongle?” In my opinion, you should not have to buy numerous accessories to make your laptop suitable for your day to day workflow. Your laptop should be tuned to fit your needs, you should not have to buy extra products to fit your laptops needs. Usability is a crucial factor when I go to purchase a new machine. Weight, ports, durability, etc… all play into my decision. This is another key factor to my switch from Mac to Windows.
4. Cost:
This is one category that usually gets peoples attention. They are often amazed when I walk them through the comparable difference between what you get for the cost of a MacBook Pro. It’s not that Windows buyers are cheap, but they are my frugal and thoughtful with how they spend their money. They have done more research and they are usually far more informed on their purchase. When I bought my first MacBook in 2004 I had no idea what I was buying. I did not look at the specs, ports, or durability. I just knew that Apple/Mac said they were the best, social proof agreed, and so I made the purchase. Today I have spent a great deal of time on my blog and on my YouTube Channel informing people about the options they have and what a laptop with great performance looks like in today’s market.
What are the best Windows laptops that compare to the MacBook Pro shown above?
1 ) Dell XPS 15 (Top Recommendation)
The Dell XPS 15 is all about build quality and performance. Talk about Fast, check out the specs on this beast. full 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
- 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H Processor (9M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz, 6 Cores)
- 15.6” 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) InfinityEdge Touch display
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti with 4GB GDDR5
- 32GB DDR4-2666MHz, 2x16GB Memory
- 1TB PCIe Solid State Drive
2 ) MSI GS65 Stealth Thin (The Top Performer)
The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin is a great alternative to the MacBook Pro. This computer does not focus on fancy curvy edges or flattering Hips (that’s a joke), rather it focuses on power and performance. This laptop is simply beyond reason. Packed with power. At a great price. Ready to handle whatever job you can throw at it. You won’t be disappointed with this machine one bit!
- Display: 15.6″ FHD, Anti-Glare Wide View Angle
- Processor: Core i7-8750H Hexa-Core (6 Cores) 3.9 – 4.1GHz
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 8G GDDR5
- Memory (RAM): 32GB (16GBx2) DDR4 2400MHz 2 Sockets
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
3 ) Razer Blade 15
The Razer Blade 15 was initially constructed as a slim profile gaming laptops. Its initial construction is our benefit as creative professionals. With a lot of performance and cool power built into a slim profile, this laptop is a very suitable option compared to the MacBook Pro.
- 15.6” 144Hz Full HD edge-to-edge display (4.9mm bezels), color calibrated
- Thin and compact, durable CNC aluminum unibody
- 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 core processor
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q Design VR Ready graphics
- 16GB of Daul Channel 2667MHz RAM
- 256GB Solid State Hard Drive
4) Gigabyte Aero 15X
Another great Windows alternative to the MacBook Pro packed with RAM, 512GB of hard drive space, and the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Max graphics processing unit. A well-suited machine to take on the MacBook Pro.
- 15.6″ 5mm Thin Bezel FHD 144Hz Pantone X-Rite 1920×1080 IPS anti-glare display LCD
- Intel Core i7-8750H (2.2GHz-4.1GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GDDR5 8GB Max Q
- 16 GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory
- 512GB M.2 NVME PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Windows 10 Home
- 94.24Wh 10hrs Long Battery Life Gigabyte
5) VivoBook Pro
The VivoBook Pro is the perfect option for someone on a budget. With its Aluminum build quality, GTX 1050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and i7 processor it is a no-brainer to pick up this laptop as a great alternative to the MacBook Pro.
Oh, and the bonus! It comes with a 4k Screen for great color accuracy and image quality!
- Powerful 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H Processor (Turbo up to 4.1
- NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB discrete graphics
- ASUS Hyper Cool, dual-copper and dual-fan cooling system
- 15.6” 4K Ultra HD WideView Touch Panel
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 512GB M.2 SSD Storage
So there you have it my top recommendations for laptops competing with the MacBook Pro in both styling and performance. I really hope this review has helped you with your buying process. Please head on over to YouTube or Twitter to leave me a comment and let me know what your thoughts are on the top MacBook Pro competitors.
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