Apple's new PROLED MacBook Pro is now in customers' hands, featuring a groundbreaking OLED display and touch functionality. The 14-inch model is half a millimeter thinner and weighs just over three pounds, while the 16-inch model is almost a millimeter thinner and weighs four pounds. Apple shaved off about half a pound for the 14-inch model and 0.7 pounds for the 16-inch model, making a noticeable difference in daily use. The glowing logo returns, signaling the premium OLED model.
The OLED display is the major new feature, offering true blacks and individual pixel lighting without the bloom seen in mini-LED. It gets super bright, making HDR content look great, though outdoor brightness is excellent. Bezels are thinner, and the 16-inch machine is actually 16.3 inches. A new Dynamic Island replaces the notch, housing Siri AI and Live Activities. Touch works like an iPhone or iPad, with macOS tweaks for larger menu options and resizing buttons. The hinge is sturdier but still jiggles slightly.
Touch is fine but not a major selling point. New chips weren't ready, so the M5 Pro and M5 Max are used, which is disappointing for a laptop starting at $2,899. You're paying a $400 premium over the mini-LED model for the OLED display, lighter design, and touch. The better display and lighter weight may justify the price for some, with touch as a bonus.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing