The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have landed ahead of their Friday launch. The standout feature is the new touchscreen, but reviewers remain divided on its practicality. The Verge’s David Pierce found touch useful for photo editing and media control, though he noted limitations like no onscreen keyboard or Apple Pencil support.
Gizmodo’s Kyle Barr praised its integration with iPhone Mirroring, making app interactions more intuitive. WIRED’s Luke Larsen admitted he often forgot the touchscreen existed, calling it occasionally handy for notifications or casual scrolling but unnecessary for core workflows. Despite mixed feedback on touch, all reviewers lauded the OLED display for its vivid colors, deep blacks, and up to 2,000 nits of HDR brightness.
Bloomberg’s Chris Welch called the tandem OLED panel 'genuinely striking,' highlighting its superior contrast and brightness over mini-LED predecessors. While the touchscreen may not redefine the laptop experience, the display upgrade alone justifies the upgrade for many users.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing