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MacBook Pro with PROLED review: You could even say it glows

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Briefings

Apple released the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, featuring a first-of-its-kind tandem OLED touchscreen. The device uses M5 Pro and Max chips, maintaining the same silicon as previous models. Key improvements include a ten-million-to-one contrast ratio, up to 2000 nits peak brightness in both HDR and SDR modes, and a Dynamic Island replacing the previous notch. Weight reductions are significant: the 14-inch model is 15% lighter and the 16-inch model is 0.7 pounds lighter. The Dynamic Island now hosts Spotlight, Siri, and Shared Live Activities. The article notes the screen is the primary focus, though OLED technology offers advantages like thinness and power efficiency.

Key points

• The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display features a first-of-its-kind tandem OLED touchscreen combining display and touch capabilities.
• The 14-inch model weighs 3 pounds, representing a 15% reduction in weight compared to previous 14-inch Pro models.

Context

This review examines the new MacBook Pro redesign, which prioritizes OLED technology over mini-LED backlit LCDs. The device utilizes the same M5 Pro and Max chips as earlier models, making the screen the central focus of the update.

Limitations

The review covers the PROLED XDR display's OLED features, brightness capabilities, and Dynamic Island functionality. It does not provide data on battery life, specific burn-in compensation metrics, or performance benchmarks under specific workloads.

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