Apple MacBook Pro 2018 Core i5 2.3GHz 16GB 256GB 13.3in
The Macbook Pro 2018 is a seriously good machine that meets the demands of seriously discerning users.
Performance and power
The Macbook Pro 2018 continues Apple's dizzying performance standards with new eighth-generation Intel 6-core and quad-core processors. The 15-inch model now boasts a 6-core Intel Core i9 processor that works up to 70 per cent faster than previous generation models!
Mega memory
It's no problem to run multiple pro apps when you have up to 32GB of memory at your disposal. And even easier to run them for longer with up to 10 hours battery life.
Blackmagic gaming magic
Blackmagic eGPU is a big part of the MacBook Pro, and the cutting-edge graphics accelerator creates VR content and an awesome gaming experience.
All at your fingertips
Fingertip control makes the Macbook Pro even easier to use, including Apple Pay for secure online purchases, fast access to system settings and locked notes, and the ability to instantly switch between users.
Sounds as good as it looks
Hi-fi quality sound is another feature of the MacBook Pro, with a wide dynamic range and more bass. That great sound can be heard better than ever with speakers directly linked to system power, allowing for greater peak amplification. In partnership with the stunning visuals, the sound makes for a mind-blowing entertainment experience.
Not everything is full noise
While the sound coming out of the system can be a blast, the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar now promise a quieter typing experience; good news for you, and for those working next to you. The innovative Force Touch trackpad also gives your fingers plenty of room, making for a more comfortable experience.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 (Touch Bar, i5) Laptop Review
The announcement of the new 2018 MacBook Pro lead to many headlines. They were mainly focused on the performance of the new processors, which did not meet the expectations. Apple released a software update one week later, which was supposed to improve the performance.- excellent chassis and build quality
- huge trackpad with great precision
- quiet and good cooling
- high WLAN transfer speeds
- very good display with perfect scaling
- very good speakers
- improved battery runtimes
- 4x Thunderbolt 3 with full bandwidth
- cooling solution is at the limit
- neither USB-A nor HDMI-out
- 2.4 GHz WLAN issues with attached USB-C device
- poor webcam
- very expensive – especially the upgrades
- power adapter is at the limit
2018 13-inch MacBook Pro review: Apple's lofty promises are finally realized
The true realization of Apple's ultra-thin, ultra-powerful professional-grade notebook has finally arrived, elevated to greatness by the maturation of USB-C, the fixing of a flawed keyboard, and the polish of an increasingly versatile macOS platform.- MacBook Pro
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2018) : Actually for Pros
Dual-core processors just aren't enough for real professionals anymore. Graphics work, video editing and photo manipulation require more power than ever. And while Apple caught flack for a lack of power in the 13-inch MacBook Pro last year, the company's update to quad-core chips packs a punch.- Strong CPU performance
- Ridiculously fast SSD
- True Tone display
- Quieter keyboard
- Battery life shorter than competition
- Still short on ports
- Only expensive models refreshed
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018) review: Quad-core CPU and all-day battery life
Apple recently launched a new advertising campaign called Behind The Mac , that focuses on professional Mac users such as photographers, musicians and coders (Apple's current flavour of the month).- Slimline
- lightweight design
- All-day battery life
- Quad-core Coffee Lake Intel Core processor
- Attractive Retina display with True Tone technology
- Expensive
- No discrete GPU
- No user upgrades
Apple Macbook Pro 2018 (i5) review
The price may not have changed since last year, but the 2018 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro does deliver stronger performance and good battery life, which help to justify its premium price tag.- Slimline, lightweight design, All-day battery life, Quad-core Coffee Lake Intel Core processor, Attractive Retina display with True Tone technology
- Expensive, No discrete GPU, No user upgrades
Apple MacBook Pro 13in with Touch Bar (2018) review
Still, these changes are all good stuff. Sure, it’d be great to see Face ID on the MacBook Pro, but that won’t happen until a major overhaul. In the meantime, we get plenty of extra power, an improved display, a quieter keyboard, and a battery that gets the machine through an entire day of normal use – assuming ‘normal’ to you isn’t running games and hugely demanding software non-stop. What you won’t enjoy is the impact on your wallet. The base level price of £1749 isn’t too bad, but that only gets you an i5, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage – and you must be mindful the MacBook Pro is a sealed unit. What you choose at the point of purchase are the specs for the Mac’s entire life – bar the potential to use external GPUs. The set-up Apple loaned Stuff would set you back an eye-watering £3599. The SSD accounts for much of that, the 2TB option adding a whopping £1400. But even 512GB costs an extra 200 quid (1TB is £600), and bumping up the RAM to 16GB costs another £180, for some nudging the MacBook Pro from lust territory to ‘What are the alternatives?’ Of course, if you swear by macOS, there aren’t any, bar something old (MacBook Air) or comparatively underpowered (MacBook). So if you do want a shiny MacBook Pro, it’s just the price you have to pay. Fortunately, for the outlay you do get a pretty great pro-grade notebook.- More powerful innards
- Keyboard is quieter
- True Tone display is great
- Really nippy SSD
- Expensive
- Touch Bar lacks support
- Non-Touch Bar model not (yet?) updated
Apple MacBook Pro 13in with Touch Bar (2018) review review
- More powerful innards
- Keyboard is quieter
- True Tone display is great
- Really nippy SSD
- Expensive
- Touch Bar lacks support
- Non-Touch Bar model not (yet?) updated
Awesome
This piece of kit is second to none. Best all round for design, performance and reliability although I only had it a couple of weeks now. Only down side is the price
Great Laptop
I didn't want to have to move to MacOS but my area of studies made it so that I had to acquire a computer with this OS in order to run MacOS exclusive software. Nevertheless, after learning how this machine works, I must admit that it has a lot of advantages and I feel comfortable to say that this...
Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2018) review: Perfection, redefined
We're used to Apple's notebooks being impressive, but the new MacBook Pro is nothing short of a work of art. It may not be quite as thin and light as some of its competition, but it makes up for it by being the most powerful 13in laptop around.- Outstanding speed
- Longer battery life
- Attractive design
- Expensive
