New Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (13-inch) Review
Apple Inc. is a multinational American giant tech company based in California. This is the world’s one of the finest companies that produce laptops, computers, smartphones, and also develops the operating system.
The all-new MacBook Pro 13-inch model is a high-end laptop designed by Apple. This comes with tons of features that will help you execute your day to day task. Let’s talk about its features, pros, and cons to see if it is worth buying or not.
Features
Apple security
Apple has developed a T2 chip for better security of your MacBook. The second-generation chip that comes built-in ensures the botting process, encrypts the storage from being leaked, also the touch ID using your fingerprint works smoothly. The secure enclave coprocessor helps the T2 chip to make sure these tasks are being executed as commanded. Also, it can consolidate any controller, such as the SSD controller or management controller too.
Storage and memory
Like every other MacBook, this one also comes built-in with a 128GB SSD, which can be expanded up to 2TB. The SSD that has been used in the MacBook Pro is 50-60% more efficient than normal hard drives. The memory of this sleek laptop is 8GB DDR4 2400MHz. This will allow you to do multi-tasking for longer hours without lagging or interrupting. This can also be expanded up to 32GB of ram.
Touch Bar and Touch ID
The Touch Bar feature of this MacBook Pro is beyond comparison. It has completely replaced the ordinary function keys. There are four different gestures that you can perform using this touch bar. Firstly, you can tap on the bar to move between tabs in the safari browser. Secondly, touch and hold on the touch bar to see the original resolution of the picture. Thirdly, flick over the bar to increase/decrease brightness and volume. And lastly, Slide your finger over it to choose the proper font color while editing something.
With this advanced Touch ID technology like iPhones, you can now unlock your laptop using your fingerprint. Also, lock your important documents in the laptop, so except for you, no one else can access your files or to your laptop either.
Thunderbolt 3
This USB Type-C port is the most powerful and fastest versatile port ever. The data transfer speed using this port with an appropriate pen drive is up to 40 Gbps. Charge your smartphone using this port and get a quick charging. Also, for the first time ever, you can connect eGPU using these powerful Type-C ports too.
What Do We like
Retina display
The Retina display of the MacBook is one of the best and popular features of Apple. The true tone technology, along with 500 nits brightness, every image and video is shown on display without missing a single detail. The white balance will be changed automatically, detecting the light around you. This will enhance your viewing experience.
Powerful graphics
This model of MacBook comes with a Radeon Pro 4Gb GDDR5 graphics memory in it. The impressive performance of the integrated graphics will accelerate every task and will help to render 3D images in Final Cut Pro X faster than ever. In spite of this powerful graphics, which also enhances its display, the power efficiency is very good.
Keyboard
The keys of this keyboard in MacBook Pro is very comfortable. The stability of the keys and ability to take pressure is four times more than any ordinary key. This comes with Apple’s butterfly mechanism to provide you comfort as well as to make your typing experience quieter.
Battery back up
The lithium-ion batteries in these MacBook Pro models are very powerful. This will provide you with up to 10 hours of battery life if you are using it for work purposes. This can also provide you 8 hours of video playback time non-stop. Also, it takes only 2.5 hours to charge the battery fully.
Performance
The specification of this 13-inch MacBook Pro is reaching new heights. The 2.8GHz quad-core Intel i7 processor is one of the best for computing. It can be boosted up to 4.7GHz using Turbo Boost to enhance its performance. DDR4 8GB 2400MHz ram makes it easier for you when working for long hours with larger file sizes. These high-performing ram can also be upgraded up to 32GB. The blazing-fast SSD and the eye-opening graphics memory increases the efficiency of the laptop allover.
What We Don’t Like
Lack of storage
This high configuration laptop lacks storage. You will run out of 128GB space very soon, and then you will have to buy storage separately. At this price, the storage should have been at least 256GB.
Conclusion
Apple has always been the leading company in the tech industry. This MacBook proves this from all aspects. The tremendous performance of this laptop is non-comparable to any other. The sleek design, along with the lightweight, makes it more eye-catching because it is easier to carry around. This comes with an Apple warranty for the laptop and accessories as well. The budget maybe a little too high, but if that is not a problem for you, then undoubtedly go for it.
