Today Apple presented the updated 2018 MacBook Pro line. On the outside, the new MacBooks look just like theirs
For the first time in several years, the MacBook Pro launchedmatch the “pro” in its name. This is such a significant update that even if you have a MacBook Pro 2017 with a Kaby Lake processor, you should still buy the new MacBook Pro 2018 - they are so good.
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In short, the MacBook Pro 2018 islike the iPhone s series. It has become faster in almost all areas, and additional energy will be very useful for content creators and all those who lacked the charge of previous MacBook Pro models.
Learn more about how the MacBook Pro 2017 and 2018 differ.
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Do you want a 13 inch?Macbook Prowithout touchbar?
If you are interested 13-inch MacBookPro without a touchbar, then you will be upset to learn that Apple has not updated this option with the new Intel processor. The company will continue to sell this 2017 model along with the MacBook Pro 2018 with a touchbar and improved content.
Powerful CPU and graphic CPU
Intel hasn't updated much over the past couple of yearstheir processors, however, due to competition with AMD, the company decided to use more cores without raising the price for the Coffee Lake series of processors. This is a great way to improve device performance, because more and more programs require the use of multiple processor cores.
Apple used Intel Coffee Lake processorsfor the MacBook Pro 2018 line by applying improvements to their laptops. The base version of the MacBook Pro has a 2-core processor, but the number of cores in other models has increased.
Previously, the 13-inch model contained a 2-coreprocessor, and now she has a 4-core i5 / i7 processor. The 15-inch MacBook Pro now has a 6-core Core i7 / Core i9 processor. For comparison, the 13-inch and 15-inch models of the MacBook Pro 2017 had 2 and 4 cores, respectively.
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Extra performance will be especiallyuseful for content creators. Additional kernels mean that rendering in Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro will happen at least 2 or 3 times faster. In addition, other powerful programs will work better.
Apple also used GPUsNext-generation AMD Vega for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. The base model has the Radeon Pro 555X GPU, while the more advanced version has the Radeon Pro 560X. Both new processors are better than the processors of the 4xx series of the 2017 line in terms of performance and economy.
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However, the GPUs were not improved as thoroughly as the central ones.
Like the 2017 version, the 13-inchThe MacBook Pro 2018 is Intel's graphics processor. The Iris Plus 655 GPU is not much better than last year's Iris Plus 650, but it already has 128GB eDRAM, not 64GB.
More Ram and of memory
The MacBook Pro 2017 had LPDDR3 RAM up to 16GB, while2018 models of regular DDR4 RAM. The new RAM consumes more power, but now it reaches as much as 32GB. This applies to 13-inch and 15-inch options. A 15-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB of storage costs an extra $ 400.
Apple has also increased its internal memory. The MacBook Pro 2017 could have up to 2TB of memory, and newer models could have up to 4TB. However, such an upgrade will cost you $ 2,400.
The same weight and size; the battery has become more powerful
MacBook Pro 2018 doesn't just look like itlast year’s predecessor, he also retained the previous dimensions and weight. The fact that the weight has not changed is especially impressive, because Apple used larger and more powerful batteries in this year's models to provide the improved processor, GPU and RAM. This also applies to both (13 and 15 inches) options.
Most likely to make room insidedevices, Apple used a battery of several elements. In addition, many elements were probably integrated into the laptop motherboard to maintain their former weight.
True Tone display
Display MacBook Pro 2018 got just oneupdate - True Tone technology support. Like the iPad Pro, the new MacBook Pros have a special light sensor that changes the color temperature of the screen depending on the lighting.
Interestingly, even the touchbar on the new MacBook Pro supports True Tone technology. The MacBook Pro 2017 line did not support this feature.
As before, the MacBook Pro display supports the wide color gamut of the DCI-P3.
"Hello,Siri", chipT2, improved communication
The MacBook Pro 2018 has an Apple T2 chip,debuted at iMac Pro last year. The chip is used to operate Secure Enclave and protect the boot process. It also carries out other system tasks for which it can work more economically than the Intel processor.
The T2 chip also provides a continuous “Hello Siri” function. The MacBook Pro 2017 had a T1 chip without support for this feature.
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The new MacBook Pro also has improved Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0 (the 2017 models have Bluetooth 4.2).
KeyboardButterfly3 generations
It's no secret Apple’s butterfly keyboardoften criticized. Users are most concerned about its unstable operation. Apple even launched a special support service for users who have problems with the keyboard.
In the line of MacBook Pro 2018, Apple usedthe new 3-generation Butterfly keyboard, which has become quieter when you press the keys. Nothing is known about the improvements in keyboard performance and stability. However, given the flow of criticism, we can assume that the keyboard work has certainly been improved.
For comparison, last year's MacBook Pro had a 2-generation “butterfly” keyboard.
Compared to the above, we can conclude thatThe 2018 MacBook Pro line-up was significantly better than last year in almost all aspects. The best thing about all this is the fact that the starting price has remained the same. For more advanced options you will have to pay a lot more, but it's worth it.