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Opinion: Windows Laptops is superior to MacBook and it isn’t a debate

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Alex Ruiz
Windows remains on top of the Windows vs. MacBook debate.

When you’re in the market to buy a laptop, buying a Windows laptop instead of a MacBook is the best decision you can make. 

The Windows vs. macOS debate is easy to decide a winner when you examine the amount of freedom and versatility that you can’t get on Apple’s flagship laptop.

The Windows models have more options depending on your needs and budget. Every customer is not going to play video games on their laptop and oftentimes does not have the budget to spend over $750 for a MacBook. 

The variety Windows provides comes with a multitude of companies that service Windows on their products is unmatched. You can choose between larger builds or smaller ones depending on your needs.

You as the consumer can choose just how much you can spend and what fulfills your specific needs.

With a MacBook, you are forced to use what their models allow you to do and most of them are on the pricier end. The MacBook Pro is priced at $1,200 with 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage while Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4 has the same specs but is priced at $999.

One of the limitations of MacBooks is gaming. You want to get a product that allows you to do everyday work while also having the power to run games in your downtime. 

It’s wiser to invest in products that give you the most bang for your buck.

As the gaming industry shifts toward PCs, the MacBooks don’t possess the adequate power of many gaming windows laptops. 

Apple’s products aren’t built for gaming as they lack quality graphics cards to be a gaming machine. Why spend so much money on a device that won’t run games consistently when you can get a Windows laptop that runs games perfectly at the same price point?

The Windows operating system is compatible with a vast range of software making it easier for users to find the hardware and programs they need. MacBooks oftentimes are restrictive with compatibility as they primarily support Apple’s ecosystem, limiting or not allowing certain programs to work on your device.  

Professionals in fields such as engineering, data analysis, and 3D modeling among others often rely on software that is primarily designed for the Windows platform. Windows laptops provide seamless compatibility with these applications, ensuring that professionals can complete their work efficiently and without compatibility issues that could arise if they’re using macOS.

Windows gives you the freedom to download what you want and use the device you paid for in any way possible. 

For a product that’s needed in college life and in any working industry, you need that open ecosystem and not one that creates a barrier between you and your projects. If you’re going to buy an expensive laptop, there should be no restrictions on using its full capacity.

While MacBooks undoubtedly offer a unique and aesthetically pleasing experience that comes with any Apple device, Windows laptops come with far more advantages. 

The diversity of hardware options, customizability, gaming capabilities, affordability, and unrestricted open ecosystem make Windows laptops the right and correct choice for everyone.

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Alex Ruiz
Alex Ruiz, Multimedia Editor
Alex Ruiz is the Multimedia Editor. He has been invested in journalism and covering stories since enrolling in Mt. SAC in 2021. He likes covering sports and sharing his opinions. He also runs his own newsletter covering the LA Galaxy, The Galactic Tribune. He also has a cool cat.

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