

It retains the same aluminum and glass construction, measuring 0.71 by 12.35 by 8.62 inches (HWD) and weighing 3.41 pounds (up imperceptibly from last year). The new MacBook Pro replaces the 2014 version as our Editors' Choice high-end ultraportable laptop.ĭesign In terms of design, not a lot has changed over the past few years for the bigger MacBook Pro. The mix of speedy performance, bright and crisp Retina Display, more than full-day battery life, and excellent portability are features that professional and enthusiast users crave and are willing to pay for. It might not be of huge interest to you if you're using a 2012 or newer model, but if you're hanging on to that older MacBook Pro with an optical drive, it's a worthy upgrade. But inside is neat update, with a fifth-generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i5 processor and the new Force Touch trackpad, which adds more functionality to your mouse clicks.


This year's Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, Retina Display ($1,299 as tested) looks the same as the previous model.
