Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display last week, introducing the first touchscreen Mac and the return of the glowing Apple logo. The new models feature a tandem OLED screen and a significantly lighter design, marking some of the biggest changes to the Mac in years. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch models have dropped weight substantially, now weighing the same as their 2016 counterparts despite larger displays and more powerful hardware.
Apple achieved the weight reduction by switching from mini-LED to OLED, which eliminates the need for a separate backlight. Custom on-cell touch technology integrates touch sensing directly into the display panel. Beyond the display, Apple made countless other engineering optimizations throughout the chassis. The 14-inch model now weighs 3.0 pounds, down from 3.5, while the 16-inch model dropped to 4.0 pounds from 4.7. Both feel notably lighter and more portable than recent revisions.
The review unit tested was the 16-inch model, which feels remarkably nice for a laptop of its size. While not "light," it feels less like a tank compared to previous generations. The lighter weight may encourage users to reconsider preferences for smaller models, as the larger 16-inch now rivals the portability of smaller predecessors.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing