MacBook Neo vs M1 MacBook Air: you decide - M4 lite or M1 plus

The new MacBook Neo is in the same performance ballpark as the M1 MacBook Air. Here's how the newest budget notebook compares against the original Apple Silicon MacBook Air.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: Apple's low-end, compared

The iPhone 17e is here, and it brings a performance boost and MagSafe to Apple's value-focused smartphone. Here's how it compares to its predecessor, the iPhone 16e.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 12

MacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air: Budget notebooks compared

The MacBook Neo is Apple's new lowest-cost MacBook, taking the role from the MacBook Air. Here's where the differences are looking at the spec sheets of the the two least-expensive MacBook lines.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 11

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: Budget against performance, compared

The new base model iPhone 17e is now faster, but is still the budget option compared to the iPhone 17. Here's how the standard model compares with the new value option.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 3

16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: Apple's never been so far behind

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro has been my notebook of choice in recent years, but it isn't perfect, and that led me to check out the competition — namely, Acer's $2,000 Predator Helios Neo 14 AI laptop.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 21

AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony XM6 earbuds: Personal audio compared

Sony's latest audio release, the WF-1000XM6, are flagship earbuds with improved active noise cancellation. Here's how Sony's flagship personal audio accessories compare against the AirPods Pro 3.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 1

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra compared

Samsung's latest high-powered flagship launched on Wednesday, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra taking aim at the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's the tale of the tape for the two smartphone heavyweights.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 13

Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro

Apple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe's dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here's how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 16

Apple's new AirTag has finally arrived, but it's not a must-buy for everyone

Apple's newly refreshed AirTag offers a louder speaker and vastly improved tracking. This makes it an attractive grab at a budget-friendly price — but not everybody that has one, needs to upgrade.

Amber Neely 2 months ago 15

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing vs. VR gaming

The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame.

Marko Zivkovic 4 months ago 8

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy XR: Processing power vs. AI

The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has a serious competitor from Samsung's with the Galaxy XR headset. Here's how the two devices compare.

Marko Zivkovic 5 months ago 17

M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgrade

On October 15, Apple gave the 14-inch MacBook Pro an upgrade to the new Apple Silicon M5 chip. Here's how the updated model compares against what it replaces.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 13

M4 Mac mini vs Minisforum AI X1: Compact desktop powerhouses, compared

Apple users have a great computer with the M4 Mac mini. Sometimes you need to see how green the grass is on the other side of the fence.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 22

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro — What a $300 premium gets the Pro

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro both received facelifts for 2025. Here's how the specs of the two compare, and whether it is worth paying at least $300 more to go Pro.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 23

iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro — Style versus function

The iPhone Air is both an ultra-thin addition to the iPhone 17 range but also a device that offers some of the benefits that seem Pro-like. Here's how the new slimline model compares against the iPhone 17 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 5

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Same body, better screen

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds a bigger screen, more battery life, and Emergency SOS via Satellite to the adventurous wearable. Here's what's new compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 6

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Apple's premium earbuds, compared

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are officially here and ready to buy. Here's how the specs compare to the second generation version so you can decide if you need to upgrade or not.

Oliver Haslam 7 months ago 7

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 10 — More battery, less change

The Apple Watch Series 11 adds more battery life but not much more to the wearable. Here's how it compares against the astoundingly similar Apple Watch Series 10.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 1

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro - The new top tier, compared

The iPhone 17 Pro has landed with a better zoom, more performance, and a new aluminum unibody frame. Here's how it compares against its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 22

Inside Apple's Numbers - how it compares to Microsoft Excel

Apple's Numbers spreadsheet for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, is not as powerful as Microsoft Excel, but most users will be hard-pressed to find its limitations — and will immediately see how much easier Numbers is for practically every use.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 39

AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services compared

AppleCare One offers a good deal for protecting your Apple hardware in some cases. Here's how it compares to the standard AppleCare+ plans.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 5

M4 Max Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio compared: A multi-generational shootout

The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is three years old, and for the "time is money" crowd, it might be time to update. Here's how the M1 Ultra Mac Studio compares to the M4 Max Mac Studio in 2025.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 7

Apple Music iOS 26 vs iOS 18: AutoMix, Liquid Glass, and lyrics in your language

Apple Music in iOS 26 added AutoMix. auto-translation of lyrics, and more. Here's how the updates compare against what's in iOS 18.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 3

Reminders iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and new Lists

Reminders in iOS 26 has a few new smart features with Apple Intelligence, and a restrained visual upgrade over iOS 18. Here's how the two versions compare.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 3

Messages iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Playful, useful changes

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 4

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