Apple (MacBook) #1 in Laptops
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Apple (MacBook) shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every laptops panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 76% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 44% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 16% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 33% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 39% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Apple (MacBook) appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"I want a laptop for video editing on a budget—what should I look for?"
…- **$600–800**: Ryzen 5/i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, integrated graphics — fine for 1080p editing, light effects - **$800–1200**: Ryzen 7/i7 or Apple M-series (even base M1/M2), 16GB RAM, dedicated GPU or Apple's unified memory advantage — handles 4K reasonably well ## Software Note If you're using **DaVinci Resolve** (free, g…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"For coding tasks, does an i7 chip make a real difference?"
…he difference depends entirely on **what kind of software development** you are doing. Here is a breakdown of when an i7 (or AMD Ryzen 7 / Apple M-Series equivalent) makes a real difference, when it doesn’t, and what actually matters more. --- ### 1. When an i7 makes a REAL difference If your workflow involves any of the…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"How do MacBooks and Windows laptops compare specifically for video editing performance?"
Short answer - There’s no single “best” platform — each has strengths. MacBooks (Apple silicon) are excellent for power-efficient, quiet, battery-friendly editing, very fast with ProRes and many native apps (Final Cut Pro, native Premiere/Resolve builds). Wi…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"How do MacBooks and Windows laptops compare specifically for video editing performance?"
MacBooks and Windows laptops are both strong for video editing, but they tend to win in *different* workflows: **MacBooks usually excel in Final Cut Pro, ProRes/HEVC-heavy work, battery l…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Apple (MacBook) (119 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 118 |
| reddit.com | 113 |
| pcmag.com | 93 |
| rtings.com | 80 |
| techradar.com | 57 |
| bestbuy.com | 55 |
| laptopmag.com | 53 |
| facebook.com | 47 |
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Data from run #80. Methodology