I’m not saying Mac is better than Windows, but it does do a lot of things better.
The Mac versus Windows rivalry has gone on for as long as I can remember; and so has the war over which operating system is, in fact, king. No lives were lost, obviously, but I’m pretty sure many egos have been hurt and many hilarious battles, mostly over forums, have been waged.
But if we just set aside our pride, we could acknowledge that both macOS and Windows are impressive in their own right, and each has its share of strengths and weaknesses. Heck, even the underrated Chromebook has its advantages over these two warring systems. And it really boils down to the user which is more ideal for them.
I’m an ambidextrous user myself – although Macs do lend themselves better to my specific workflow – and there are things I love (and hate) about both. But, since WWDC 2023 is looming over the horizon and macOS Ventura just launched, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of all the things Apple’s Mac products and the macOS operating system do better than the Windows alternatives.1. Better build
The best MacBooks and Macs are generally better built than many of the best Windows laptops and computers. Don’t let your attack dogs out yet, Windows people. I do know there are plenty of Windows options with military-grade build quality, but the fact that there are many different manufacturers out there means that there isn’t consistency when it comes to build quality. What’s more, these manufacturers have their premium products and their budget products, and the latter tend to be cheaply-made.
Whereas you can always count on MacBooks and Macs to be built like a tank – I once accidentally dropped mine from the top of a tall bunk bed, and it’s survived – with Windows PCs, you kind of have to do your research and even see that model you’ve been eyeing for yourself in order to be sure of the quality.
What’s more, MacBooks tend to have longer battery life and longer-lasting battery health than most Windows laptops. It’s hard to find a Windows-powered laptop that can top the MacBook Air (M2, 2022)’s 16-hour record, for example.2. A highly stable OS
While that old belief that Macs are not susceptible to viruses has been largely debunked, a lot can also be said about Apple’s obsession with making everything proprietary.
