Thinking of Switching to a MacBook for Marketing Agency Work – Worth It?

Hi everyone,


I work for a marketing agency where I handle a wide range of tasks — web development, campaign management, ad creation, and more. Currently, I’m using a Windows HP laptop, but lately, it’s been lagging under multitasking and heavy browser use. I’ve heard MacBooks are more efficient and better optimized for creative and professional workflows.

For those of you in marketing, development, or ad-related roles — has switching to a MacBook improved your workflow or productivity? Any specific model you’d recommend for multitasking and running multiple tools smoothly?


Appreciate any insights before I make the move. Thanks!



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Posted on May 9, 2025 12:12 AM

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May 9, 2025 06:54 AM in response to MDavid76

The most important factor in this decision is going to be whether the specific tools you use are available for Macs. I'm guessing the answer is probably yes, but you need to check.


Apple has an interesting tool here to get you started choosing: Mac - Which Mac is best for me? - Apple


I would imagine you're probably going to look at the MacBook Pro over the Air, although you may find the performance of the Air is a significant improvement over the older Windows laptop you're currently using.


A major factor to keep in mind is that RAM and internal storage can NOT be upgraded after the fact. Get as much of both as your budget will allow.


I'm in IT. We're a Windows shop, but all of my personal machines are Macs and I carry my personal MacBook Air with me at the office and honestly end up doing a lot of the heavy lifting on it instead of my desktop Windows machine because it's faster and far less prone to problems.


Visit an Apple Store and take a look at your options in person.


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