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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2018)

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2018)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2018). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability and battery. The design and portability also get good comments, but there are some critical reviews about the price. Comments are divided on the energy efficiency.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

MacBook Pro review (2018): Apple plays catch-up

The 2018 MacBook Pro is precisely the upgrade Mac fans have been waiting for. It's faster, and fixes one of the most common keyboard issues from the last generation, that error-prone keyboard. But the upgrades come a little too late, and Apple is...

Faster than before thanks to 8th gen Intel CPUs ; Better battery life ; Refined keyboard

Still stuck with 4 USB-C ports (get your dongles ready) ; No dedicated graphics on the 13-inch model ; Touch Bar still needs work to truly replace function keys ; PC competition offers more compelling 13-inch laptop hardware

While this latest generation of the MacBook Pro might seem understated, it's a more significant upgrade than last year's, when Apple just added some aging CPUs. These new models are more powerful than ever -- though, if that's your main concern, you...

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2018, Touch Bar)

A pricey but superior tool for creative pros, 2018's Touch Bar version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro brings four-core moxie to Apple's handsome ultraportable, with options for cavernous local storage.

Excellent touchpad. Gorgeous display. Titanic-capacity SSD in test model. Improved keyboard comfort. Full-disk encryption. "Hey Siri" functionality.

No option for discrete graphics. Using ports will require adapters or dongles, in most cases. Expensive as configured.

Bottom Line: A pricey but superior tool for creative pros, 2018's Touch Bar version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro brings four-core moxie to Apple's handsome ultraportable, with options for cavernous local storage.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Justin Jaffe (cnet.com)

Everything new under the hood in the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro

This minor refresh features an eighth-gen Intel processor, more RAM and storage for the same price.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Is the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display worth it?

At $1,699, the new Retina Pro is much more expensive than Apple's other 13-inch laptops, but it offers an incredible high-res screen.

The new ; adds a screen that's nearly as high-res as the 15-inch version, making for incredibly crisp text and images. The slimmer body feels much more modern, and the excellent keyboard and trackpad remain.

Considering that this looks and feels a lot like the 13-inch MacBook Air, you may be in for a bit of sticker shock, especially as the base model only includes 128GB of SSD storage.

While the Retina MacBook Pro is easily the most desirable 13-inch Mac laptop to date, the high price and lack of discrete graphics make it a tough call versus either the more powerful 15-inch Retina Pro or the more affordable 13-inch Air.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Without Touch Bar)

Compact design; Very bright and colorful display; Improved butterfly keyboard; Excellent battery life; Impressive stereo speakers ; Not as fast as 7th-gen Intel-powered laptops; No SD card slot ; The new MacBook Pro is an excellent ultraportable with a...

Not as fast as 7th-gen Intel-powered laptops; No SD card slot ; The new MacBook Pro is an excellent ultraportable with a brighter display, more compact design, and superb battery life, but it's not the fastest.

The new MacBook Pro is an excellent ultraportable with a brighter display, more compact design, and superb battery life, but it's not the fastest.

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner, Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 (Touch Bar, i5) Laptop Review

Live-Review: Now with four (slowed down) cores. Apple updates the MacBook Pro 13 with a new quad-core processor and a True Tone display for 2018, but only the more expensive model with the Touch Bar. We have a closer look at the performance of the new...

The support for the TrueTone feature is certainly a nice addition, but the most important component of the 2018 MBP 13 update is the new quad-core processor. The results after our initial benchmarks are, however, sobering and fall short of our...

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (zdnet.com)

Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018) review: Quad-core CPU and all-day battery life Review | ZDNet

The 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro delivers strong CPU performance and good battery life, which help to justify its premium price tag. We'd still like to see a discrete GPU option though.

Slimline, lightweight design ; All-day battery life ; Quad-core Coffee Lake Intel Core processor ; Attractive Retina display with True Tone technology

Expensive ; No discrete GPU ; No user upgrades

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Neil Hughes (appleinsider.com)

2018 13-inch MacBook Pro review: Apple's lofty promises are finally realized

The true realization of Apple's ultra-thin, ultra-powerful professional-grade notebook has finally arrived, elevated to greatness by the maturation of USB-C, the fixing of a flawed keyboard, and the polish of an increasingly versatile macOS platform.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Alex Cranz (gizmodo.com)

The New Apple MacBook Pro Is So Good the Price Is Almost Worth It

The newly updated MacBook Pro is good. The battery life is exceptional, the speed is exceptional, the keyboard works, and thanks to Apple embracing the external graphics card concept those 4 USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports are finally good for something....

It's one of the fastest laptops in its category.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by (mobiletechreview.com)

13" MacBook Pro (2018)

Apple's 2018 refresh of the 13” MacBook Pro doubles the CPU core count from 2 to 4, has Intel Iris Plus 655 graphics, full speed Thunderbolt 3 on all ports, and a 3rd gen Butterfly keyboard with Touch Bar, the Apple T2 co-processor and a True Tone...

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