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Apple

Excellent9/10

Consumer electronics and software company behind the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

Founded
1976
From
United States
HQ
Cupertino, United States
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Mostly China, with growing output in Vietnam and India
www.apple.com

Laptop

Excellent9/10Premium

Reviewers and owner surveys consistently put MacBooks at or near the top for build, battery life and reliability. The trade-off is price: memory and storage are fixed at purchase and costly to spec up.

Good at

  • Apple silicon gives class-leading battery life and quiet running
  • Excellent build, trackpads, speakers and displays across the range
  • Long macOS update support and strong resale value
  • MacBook Neo (2026) brought a much cheaper entry point

Weak at

  • RAM and storage can't be upgraded; Apple's upgrade prices are steep
  • Limited ports on Air/Neo; external display limits on base chips
  • Repairs out of warranty are expensive; no gaming ecosystem to speak of
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: No Apple Store in NZ — service is via authorised providers; the Consumer Guarantees Act can apply beyond the 1-year warranty.

MacBook AirMacBook ProMacBook Neo

Best for: Anyone happy in macOS who wants a long-lasting, low-fuss laptop

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Laptop brands in New Zealand

Apple is #1 of 9, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1AppleUnited States9/10ExcellentPremium
2LenovoChina8/10GoodMid-range
3DellUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
4ASUSTaiwan7/10GoodMid-range
5FrameworkUnited States7/10GoodPremium
6MicrosoftUnited States7/10GoodPremium
7MSITaiwan7/10GoodMid-range
8AcerTaiwan6/10MixedBudget
9HPUnited States6/10MixedMid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.