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Apple’s best MacBook Pro decision this week had nothing to do with touch
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has launched a new touchscreen MacBook Pro featuring a PROLED XDR display, improved thermal design, thinner and lighter build, slimmer bezels, redesigned audio, Dynamic Island, and the return of the glowing Apple logo.
- Despite these upgrades, the new touchscreen MacBook Pro uses the same M2 Pro and M2 Max chips as the existing non-touchscreen models, resulting in no significant performance gains.
- Apple’s decision to continue selling the non-touchscreen M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros alongside the new touchscreen models offers consumers a more affordable option without sacrificing performance.
- The new touchscreen MacBook Pro carries a $400 premium over the non-touchscreen version, which may be justified by its design and feature enhancements, but some users may prefer to invest that money in higher specs on the older model.
- For users prioritizing performance over new features, sticking with the non-touchscreen MacBook Pro or waiting for future chip upgrades may be a better choice.
