“Windows or Mac” has long been a topic of discussion in the technology world. There is no end to the debate. Both platforms have advantages and disadvantages for different users. Windows PCs can be purchased at relatively low prices. There is no denying that the lovely iMac, MacBook and their retina monitors, on the other hand, look good at first sight. But even after that, considering the price and customization, Mac is not for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons to consider buying a Windows PC or Mac.

Price

The least expensive Apple computer Mac Mini If you want to buy at least 500 dollars (in Bangladesh) At least 50 thousand rupees) must be multiplied. You will only get CPU. Mouse, keyboard, monitor must be purchased separately. On the other hand, at a lower price, you can custom build a Windows PC with this or a better configuration. You can. You can even get some notebook PCs of medium configuration at this price. And Apple’s cheapest laptop MacBook Air also dropped 1000 out of your pocket. Will take.

Diversity

Officially MacOS-powered computers are made by Apple, and they usually do not release more than two or three models a year. Another thing is that the design of all Apple computers is almost the same in the same series. However, every year Apple upgrades their performance. So your choice of options is becoming very limited. No matter what the budget, if you want to buy a Mac you can’t go beyond some of Apple’s limited models.

Windows PCs, on the other hand, will give you complete freedom. Various companies around the world are making Windows PCs under contract with Microsoft. Even if the manufacturer does not install Windows on your PC, you can buy the PC of your choice and install Windows. Numerous models of Windows PCs are being released every year.

Customization

MacBook laptops or Mac desktops are very limited in terms of customization. You can’t do any customization outside of RAM and storage.

Windows PCs, on the other hand, are highly customizable. Windows OS runs on Intel, AMD processors and even Qualcomm chipsets on ARM platforms. As a result, you can customize your PC the way you want.

Ecosystem

If you’ve been working on technology, you’ve probably noticed that many people use the term “Apple ecosystem.” This means that Apple’s various devices such as iPhone, iPod, Watch, Mac, TV all provide some common cross-device features, which makes your user experience easier and more beautiful. So using a Mac will allow you to take full advantage of other Apple devices that are not possible in Windows. Microsoft also has an ecosystem. But Apple’s ecosystem is much more powerful than that.

Professional level built-in software

For MacOS, Apple offers some professional level software like iMovie, Garage Band, Image Capture for free. So you can work for video editing or composing music without having to buy separate professional software. Although some of these free software are built-in / downloadable on Windows, their functionality is relatively basic.

Blotware

Since Windows PCs come from different manufacturers, different softwares provided by those companies are installed on the PCs. The additional software that comes in this way is called bloatware. Most of them are not very useful to the users. Moreover, even if you install Fresh Windows, Microsoft automatically provides some promotional games and apps. These can be uninstalled but very annoying. Macs, on the other hand, do not have this problem.

OS upgrade fee

If you buy a Mac you will have MacOS installed on it and you will be able to install future updates for free. On the other hand, if your manufacturer does not sell you a Windows installed PC, you will have to spend money to buy Windows OS again. In addition, if you use the old Windows 7, 8, or 7.1 and if there is no offer, you have to upgrade to Windows 10 at a cost.

Gaming

At least in this case, there is no room for debate that Windows is the best when it comes to gaming. You can enjoy the ultimate fun of gaming by custom building all the powerful Windows machines. Although the Mac is stronger day by day in terms of hardware, you can play good games No.. Because most video games are developed for the Windows platform. Apple’s Macs are for gaming Not optimized.

Connection port

Apple excludes many ports when it comes to compact design of Mac PCs, especially MacBooks. As a result, you can’t connect a regular HDMI, VGA or SD card directly to your Mac. For this you need to use different adapters. On the other hand, Windows PC has many types of built-in ports. However, this is not a credit to Windows itself!

Use of new technology

Apple has introduced new specification upgrades on Mac PCs at certain times of the year. So when it comes to any new hardware technology, you have to wait until Apple announces a new PC. But because there are many manufacturers of Windows PCs, there is more competition in the market. As a result, you can quickly get the technology upgrade of your choice from any manufacturer.

Software support

Mac has some software that is only available for Mac. However, this number is not very high. Almost all apps are available on Windows platform. But there are some apps with games that are only available on Windows platform. In Windows you can install software from outside the store or from the store if you want. Larger software usually comes with a standalone offline installer. However, the Mac has some software that can only be installed from the App Store. Their installers are not available outside. Such as screenshot / screen recorder tool Monosnap.

OS Flexibility

Although Mac is a very good OS, the customization options have been kept very limited to make it easy to use. However, in terms of simplicity, many people put the Mac operating system ahead. Because they prefer simple and clean OS. But since Windows OS is more customizable, power users can take advantage of this.

Repair costs

Windows PC Service Centers are easy to find and repair costs are relatively low. Mac’s component and service center, on the other hand, are harder to find than that. The cost is much higher.

Security

Many The idea Mac is more secure than Windows. In fact, fewer malware is created for MacOS due to fewer users. Since Windows users More, So Windows is targeted more and more malware is created. Both OSes have different features in terms of security. They both have antivirus software. The issue of safety also depends on the awareness of the user. If you are not careful about the use of third-party software, you could be the target of a cyber attack on any operating system.

Which of the following is an advantage in decision making?

Although Apple releases a limited number of Macs each year, the best part is that you don’t have to worry about making a decision. The quality of Apple products is also good. So if you buy an Apple desktop or laptop according to your budget and needs.

Windows PCs, on the other hand, are made by numerous companies. So it is very difficult to find the “Value for Money” model from so many models. Again, the quality of all types of companies is not the same. In this case, you have to rely on third-party reviews and luck. Of course, nowadays Macs are also getting ruined. So in both cases the ‘fate’ is a big issue.

What do you think after considering so many issues for so long? Which would be better to buy? Mac or Windows PC? If you do not intend to play games, you can take a Mac if you have a much higher budget. And if you don’t have a lot of budget, and whatever your purpose, you can buy a Windows PC to get the performance you want. These depend entirely on your needs, preferences and budget. Now the decision is yours!

So, tell me, which do you think would be better to buy? Mac or Windows PC? I am waiting for the answer to the comment!

Bonus: Laptop or desktop? Which would be better to buy?