Perhaps Apple should think about shaving off some of the bulk in future versions to keep it in line with rivals. This does mean it feels more solid than the others mentioned, but we wouldn't recommend you're any less careful with it. However, at 14.9mm thick and weighing 1.37kg, it's a little heavier than its competitors, particularly the Dell XPS 13 and HP Spectre 13. However, the latest MacBook Pro doesn't look vastly different to its predecessor it sports the same brushed aluminum finish, available in either Space Grey or Silver, and it remains extremely lightweight and slim, easily sliding into a bag and not really providing much bulk. Naturally, as Apple's laptops are widely regarded as at the top of their game visually, the design of Apple's 13in MacBook Pro is stellar.
However, with Dell's latest XPS 13 having surpassed the previous MacBook Pro, can Apple reclaim its place on the 13in throne? Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2018) review: Design
The company's MacBook Pro range, in particular, has set an example of high-end laptop design that many have followed, both with the laptop's visual appeal and its exceptional performance.Īpple's latest MacBook Pro models have arrived, and boast 8th-generation Intel Core processors and a handful of new features including an upgrade TrueTone display and baked-in Siri integration.
Prices were correct at the time of publication.Īpple is known for producing high-quality devices, and it's a reputation that's well earned. This review was first published in 2019 and has since been updated.