Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.3" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
128 GB SSD soldered
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh

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Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review

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retina display clarity

high build quality

powerful processing capabilities

innovative touch bar feature

excellent sound system

higher price point

limited port variety

no upgradable memory

non-standard keyboard layout

Total Rating

85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.37 kg
Case Material Aluminum
Colour Silver | Space grey
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227
Widescreen Yes
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 61 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable
Security Fingerprint reader
Features T2 Security Chip
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index 5.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days

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