Best laptop locks for MacBooks 2024

The best laptop locks for MacBooks are a must-have if you often work remotely. If you're working in a coffee shop or a co-working space it's better to be safe then sorry and find ways to keep your electronics secure. What's more, a lock on your MacBook might deter a casual thief from even attempting to swipe your MacBook off of your desk or table. 

Most laptops have a built-in Kensington security slot, but MacBooks don't, so you'll need an adapter to use a Kensington lock. Each of the best laptop lock recommendations below includes an adapter or other workarounds. Not every lock on this list is compatible with every MacBook model, so be sure to check compatibility before you buy it. 

Here are some of the best laptop locks you can buy for your MacBook. 

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Which of the best locks for MacBooks should you choose?

No lock can keep a determined criminal from stealing your laptop, unfortunately, but many of these will act as a theft deterrent. 

My personal pick would be the Kensington MacBook Laptop Locking Station. I like the fact that it's compatible with any MacBook or any laptop up to 15 inches and that it doesn't require any adhesives or permanent modification to your MacBook. It will not interfere with your MacBook's Touch Bar. There no modifications to your MacBook necessary, no adhesives, nothing permanent that could affect your warranty.

Scratch-resistant bumpers along the back protect your MacBook from cosmetic damage. You can choose either a keyed lock or a combination lock when you order. Kensington offers a two-year warranty and lifetime technical support.

If you're looking to spend less, I'd go with the 13C Laptop Cable Lock. Don't worry about size or compatibility at all. You can stick this onto any laptop, tablet, phone, or any other item you wish to protect as long as it has a hard surface for the anchor plate to adhere to. The security cable is 6.5 feet long and can be attached to any fixed object. You get two keys that fit the lock head. Obviously, a determined thief could remove the anchor plate, but only with some difficulty. 

If you're looking for more accessories for working remotely, then read our best USB-C portable power chargers for your MacBook. Protect your laptop from knocks and scrapes too, with the best MacBook Air cases and best MacBook pro cases.

Karen S Freeman
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at TechRadar and Tom's Guide. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, CNET, AppAdvice, and WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.