It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality
Summary
The review describes Apple’s new MacBook Pro as a high-quality but expensive laptop, with strong hardware and performance similar to its predecessor. It says the purchase decision depends on users’ needs, and suggests people focused on future AI workloads may want to wait for later chips that could improve on-device AI processing.Key Facts
- The laptop offers up to 24 hours of battery life, though the review says that figure requires conservative use.
- Its listed connections include three Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, and MagSafe.
- The laptop supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through Apple’s N1 chip.
- Apple offers M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options; the review found no meaningful difference from the previous model in its benchmark tests.
- The review says the chips can handle common workflows, including most 3D work, but may be less suited to future AI inference demands.
- The article cites a Bloomberg report that Apple is focusing the M7 line, expected in 2027, on advances in on-device AI processing and memory bandwidth.
- The article says Apple’s A20 Pro chip in its latest iPhones improved its Neural Engine and memory bandwidth.
- The review notes that the new MacBook Pro has a touchscreen, a feature it says earlier Apple laptops did not have.
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