Apple
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
90
out of
100
Rank
#3
Price
$1099.99
theRANKS scored this #3 pick via algorithmic analysis across 5 dimensions (demand, trust, value, quality, durability) using aggregated buyer signals — verified review volume, rating distribution, and pricing.
Last updated: June 2026
Buy Now — $1099.99🏆 Best Mid-Range
Scored mid-range by optimizing for display-bound workflows where screen pixels justify premium over 13-inch Air without crossing into Pro investment.
Scored mid-range by optimizing for display-bound workflows where screen pixels justify premium over 13-inch Air without crossing into Pro investment.
Pros
- +15-inch display provides meaningful screen real estate for productivity workflows
- +Six-speaker audio system significantly outperforms smaller Air models
- +Larger chassis enables better passive thermal dissipation for sustained loads
- +Identical M5 performance to 13-inch Air with ergonomic workflow advantages
Cons
- −3.3-pound weight sacrifices some ultraportable convenience of 13-inch variant
- −Battery life dips to 15 hours versus 13-inch Air's 17-hour ceiling
- −$150 premium over 13-inch Air for screen size without compute upgrade
Bottom Line
Scored mid-range by optimizing for display-bound workflows where screen pixels justify premium over 13-inch Air without crossing into Pro investment.
Score Breakdown
Demand
95
Trust
96
Value
85
Quality
94
Durability
94
