Reviews praise the MacBook Pro’s PROLED display, while touchscreen use varies
Technology · First reported 5 Nov, 14:00 · Updated 18:25
Early reviews of Apple’s 14-inch and 16-inch PROLED XDR MacBook Pro models consistently highlight the display. Reviewers describe touch as useful in some situations but secondary to their usual workflows, and note varied impressions of the upgraded speakers and lighter design.
- Reviewers praised the OLED display’s contrast, color and brightness; some described it as the standout upgrade.
- Touch proved useful to some reviewers for photo editing, notifications, media browsing and iPhone Mirroring, but others said they often forgot it was available or did not expect to use it much.
- Reviewers also noted a Dynamic Island, slimmer bezels, a redesigned hinge, improved speakers, a 16TB storage option and a lighter, thinner design.
- Audio reactions differed: one reviewer found the added bass could make sound too bass-forward, while another review roundup described the audio as cleaner.
- The supplied coverage lists U.S. starting prices of $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model.
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Key facts
- Models
- 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR displays
- U.S. starting prices
- $2,899 for 14-inch; $3,399 for 16-inch
- Touchscreen examples
- Photo editing, notifications, media browsing and iPhone Mirroring
- Other reported upgrades
- Dynamic Island, slimmer bezels, redesigned hinge, speakers, cooling system, 16TB storage option and lighter, thinner design
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Background
- An earlier story said Apple demonstrated touchscreen controls on the laptop during a livestream with musician Labrinth as he created a song in Logic Pro; its summary said everyday practical value remained untested.
- An earlier headline reported that Apple could extend the touchscreen MacBook Pro redesign to entry-level models in 2027; the supplied entry gives no further details.
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