MacBook Pro vs iMac

Ranked by real usage across 534 creator workspace interviews — not sponsored.

#534 Maxime Heckel

#1 in Computer

MacBook Pro

310 setups

58% of workspaces

Buy MacBook Pro

#467 Shpetim Ujkani

#3 in Computer

iMac

37 setups

7% of workspaces

Buy iMac

The data says

Based on 534 real creator workspaces, MacBook Pro is the more popular choice — appearing in 310 setups vs 37 for iMac (738% more). 17 creators use both.

Who uses each

MacBook Pro

Maxime Heckel #534

Frontend Software Engineer based in New York City

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Gannon Breslin #530

Growth Marketer, Media Strategist, and Serial Entrepreneur based in Newport Beach, CA

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Viktor Vlahek (Ekaeoq) #526

Independent Watchmaker and Programmer from Croatia

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Jacob Titus #524

Artist, Photographer, and Creative Director based in South Bend, Indiana

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Luca Defreitas-Hansen #522

Founder and Designer based in Miami, FL

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iMac

Shpetim Ujkani #467

Senior Designer at Google living in Vienna, Austria

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Rishad Amarkhel #431

Art Director and Designer based in the SF bay area

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Silvia Sguotti #421

Silvia Sguotti is an independent Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator

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Neville Medhora #414

Entrepreneur and Copywriter living in Austin, TX

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Olivier Konan #406

Professional Photographer from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

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FAQ

Which is more popular — MacBook Pro or iMac?

Based on 534 creator workspace interviews, MacBook Pro is more popular, appearing in 310 setups (58% of workspaces) vs 37 for iMac (7%). That's a 738% difference.

How many creators use the MacBook Pro?

The MacBook Pro appears in 310 of 534 Workspaces creator interviews (58% of workspaces), making it the #1 computer in our database.

How many creators use the iMac?

The iMac appears in 37 of 534 Workspaces creator interviews (7% of workspaces), making it the #3 computer in our database.

Do any creators use both the MacBook Pro and iMac?

Yes — 17 creators in the Workspaces database use both the MacBook Pro and the iMac in their setup.

Where can I buy the MacBook Pro or iMac?

You can buy the MacBook Pro on apple.com. The iMac is available on apple.com.

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