The Pros
Compact design; Very bright and colorful display; Improved butterfly keyboard; Excellent battery life; Impressive stereo speakers
The Cons
Not as fast as 7th-gen Intel-powered laptops; No SD card slot
Verdict
The new MacBook Pro is an excellent ultraportable with a brighter display, more compact design, and superb battery life, but it’s not the fastest.
REVIEW
The entry-level, 13-inch MacBook Pro doesn’t have the buzz-worthy Touch Bar everyone is talking about, but that doesn’t mean this isn’t a formidable laptop. For$1, 499, you get a brighter and more colorful screen than the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro, a bigger touchpad, louder speakers, and speedier performance, all wrapped up in a design that’s thinner, lighter and smaller than its predecessor. The battery life is pretty awesome, too.