It is slightly louder compared to the old model with ten fingers, but we do not consider it to be disturbing even in quiet environments. The typing noise will depend heavily on your usage scenario. We did not notice any differences in typing speed compared to the previous MacBook Pro models, and quick inputs without typos were no problem even in the first session. After this has happened, the switch back to the old MacBook pro is actually pretty difficult, because we now found it to be rather spongy in comparison. This second generation of Apple's own Butterfly mechanism was noticeably improved compared to the 12-inch MacBook, but you still have to get used to the typing experience. The very even stroke does leave a positive impression though. Similar to the 12-inch MacBook, the shallow travel of the individual keys will be a shock when you use it for the first time. The MacBook Pro 13 is also shipped with the new Butterfly keyboard. Here are some examples for adapters from Apple: USB-C to USB-A adapter: $19, Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP): $49, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet: $34.95. iPhone or iPad) cannot be attached without an adapter. Last but not least, you also get a classic 3.5 mm headset port on the right side.Īlthough the ports are obviously very versatile, we would have preferred a less radical approach, because even Apple's own hardware (e. The two ports on the right side on the other hand only support half of that.
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Contrary to the bigger MacBook Pro 15, there seems to be a difference in respect to the Thunderbolt ports, because Apple says that only the two ports on the left side support the full Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth. They are extremely versatile, but you will most likely require (expensive) adapters in the foreseeable future. Apple equips the new MBP 13 Touch Bar with a total of four Thunderbolt 3 ports. The port selection of the new MacBook Pro is probably one of the most discussed and criticized changes. The bottom panel is still secured by Pentalobe screws. Apple does not use a plastic cover for the hinge of the new model anymore, because it is now completely made of aluminum. The Apple logo on the lid is not illuminated anymore and is now glossy, similar to the MacBook 12.
This is the case for the design, the tactile feel as well as the stability. Not much changed in terms of quality, because the aluminum unibody chassis is still excellent. Once you open the lid, you will immediately notice the Touch Bar above the keyboard as well as the huge trackpad. Underneath the display is once again space for the "MacBook Pro" lettering, which was not the case for the previous Retina models. Opening the device is subjectively not different from the old model, even though the hinge is now much thinner. Besides the familiar version in "Silver", Apple also offers the system in the slightly darker "Space Gray". Only the two additional Thunderbolt 3 ports at the right side of the chassis indicate the more expensive model with the Touch Bar, otherwise, the two cases of the new 13-inch MacBook Pros look identical. We refer to our colleagues from iFixit at this point they have already disassembled both versions. One interesting aspect is the internal design though, because it differs quite a lot from the 13-inch model without Touch Bar. Otherwise, the performance figures are pretty similar. In return, you get a 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 processor (dual-core) with the Iris 550 GPU. We got the smallest configuration, but it is far away from inexpensive at $1799. Our test model was once again ordered in Apple's online shop (no press sample).
Intel's new Kaby Lake chips, however, are not available for the MBP 13 Touch Bar. The Touch Bar model is also equipped with faster processors and a more powerful Intel Iris GPU. This includes two additional Thunderbolt 3 ports as well as a slightly smaller battery (49.2 vs. As well as the OLED display above the keyboard, which replaces the conventional function keys, there are more differences compared to the entry-level model. After we already reviewed two new MacBook Pros ( MacBook Pro 15 and MacBook Pro 13 without Touch Bar), the new MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar was finally delivered, too.
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