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Apple’s slimmer MacBook Pro adds touch, stronger display and Dynamic Island
Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display combines a touchscreen with a slimmer design, an improved display and a Dynamic Island. The reviewer says the touch feature is occasionally useful but rarely changes how the laptop is used; the machine’s broader upgrades make it a strong new generation of MacBook Pro.
The 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch at $3,399, about $400 more than a similarly configured standard Pro. Both offer M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, with options for more memory and storage; the tested 14-inch model cost $3,699. Its M5 Pro performance was in line with other M5 Pro devices, with the chips particularly suited to graphics-heavy work and local AI development. Apple has redesigned the cooling system to fit the thinner body and protect the display from heat.
In short
- The touchscreen is useful at times but does not redefine the laptop.
- The new Pro pairs a thinner design with an improved display.
- Prices start at $2,899, around $400 above a similar standard model.
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The case for
The higher price may be justified by a notably improved display, a slimmer design, faster chips and more capable graphics performance, especially for professionals whose work benefits from those upgrades. Touch input and Dynamic Island may also make some tasks more convenient, while the redesigned cooling system addresses the engineering demands of a thinner laptop.
The case against
The touchscreen appears to offer only occasional convenience and rarely changes how the laptop is used, so it may not justify paying about $400 more than for a similarly configured standard Pro. Buyers who do not need the display or graphics upgrades may find better value in the standard model, particularly since the tested configuration already costs $3,699.
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Originally published by The Verge as “The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner”.