What is the MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 worth? [Test]
Welcome to our review and review of the latest MacBook Pro Touche Bar laptop from Apple. Marketed since summer 2019, this laptop exists in 2 screen sizes, the 16 inch model and the 13.3 inch model that we are testing. Available in 2 colors (silver and space gray), this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is available from 1,349 euros. The price varies depending on the storage capacity, the size of the screen, the processor and the RAM. Discover the test of this new Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 inch laptop.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is the flagship model of the Apple brand. Some notable developments are present and will delight fans of the apple brand.
The big news is the presence of the Touch Bar. This long OLED screen runs the entire length of the computer. This touch screen, as an extension of the keyboard, offers many features: The Fn commands, The shortcuts present depending on the application open on the main screen (for example on a word processor, you will have keys for formatting such as bold, italics, colors, or even adding emoticons ). Comfort settings like brightness, sound, mute, or quick access to Siri. Navigation functions for playing a video, and other options to discover. The Touch Bar screen provides real convenience for the daily use of this computer. The OLED screen turns off when the user does not need it. On its right, you will find the Touch ID button which unlocks the computer using your fingerprints. It is also used when you have a registered password or online payment to make. It works very well, even better than the Touch ID present on the latest iPhone. On the keyboard side, this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a butterfly keyboard, offering better use. Although the grip can be troublesome at first, for users of a normal keyboard, the feeling quickly becomes pleasant. The advantage of this keyboard lies in the thin membrane present under each key. It prevents the keys from getting stuck. The size of the keys and their arrangement on the keyboard offer a very pleasant and fluid use. Side Touch Pad (or TrackPad for Apple fans), its surface is larger than on previous models. The sensitivity is excellent. Combined with the macOS operating software, it offers one of the best fluidities for carrying out your various actions. It’s a real pleasure to use the Touch Bar, Touch ID, keyboard or TrackPad.
Concernant les dimensions de cet ordinateur, le MacBook Pro Touch Bar possède un châssis en une seule pièce, similaire aux précédents modèles. L’épaisseur de 1,49cm permet de le présenter en modèle ultrabook. Bien qu’il ne soit pas le plus fin du marché, cette épaisseur est honorable. Le poids de cet appareil est 1,37 kg, ce qui en fait un ordinateur portable très léger à transporter. La surface conçue en aluminium offre un des plus beaux design, dignes de Apple. On ne relève aucun défaut sur la surface lisse. La finition est très belle.
A good autonomy of 10h The autonomy of the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is surprising. In normal use, the computer exceeds 10 hours of autonomy. It can be used very well without charger, with normal brightness throughout the day, for outdoor trips, teleworking or in an amphitheater. It is one of the market leaders with performances up to 11 hours of autonomy in low light. Regarding recharging, this model comes with a light charger of 280g with a power of 61W. It recharges the 58W lithium polymer battery in less than 2 hours when using the computer. A quality 13 ″ retina screen This MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 13-inch (or 16-inch on the upper range) retina screen (high-resolution LCD). With a screen resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and the presence of True One technology, Apple delivers a model with good results. The screen of this MacBook Pro is equipped with the retina which offers the most advanced LCD screen on the market. The IPS panel has good performance with: Good brightness at almost 500 cd / m², offering good use even outdoors, Contrasts and very deep blacks, Respect for the colors displayed on the screen, True One technology that adjusts the heat of the screen according to the brightness of the space where the computer is located. Bringing better visual comfort, this function can be deactivated. In summary, the screen offered by Apple on this MacBook Pro Touch Bar is very good, with good color transmission and superior visual comfort. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 MacBook Pro consisting of a retina screen A high performance computer Equipped with at least the 1.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, this MacBook Pro is perfectly suited for intensive use. The RAM of at least 8GB and the SSD hard drive of 128GB (the most economical version), ensures good use of this laptop, even with software consuming a lot of energy. The device is capable of operating its macOS operating system without constraint. However, we recommend the 256GB version at least when you want to use some professional and heavy applications. The 128 GB gram input model could show its limits in installing software like the Adobe Suite. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13
Good quality sound The positioning of the speakers on each side of the keyboard provides better sound reproduction. It’s even nice to have the speakers on this part of the computer. The sound is very good for a low to medium volume. The restitution is qualitative on a limited volume. Like a majority of laptops, the sound quality becomes worse with very high volume sound. The distortion of the sound quickly becomes annoying. The MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The reproduced sound is faithful with good listening power. The listening experience is very pleasant, even with a loud sound. On the Siri side, the presence of the 3 microphones allows good playback on the computer. What about connectivity In addition to the headphone jack mentioned just above, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar has 2 USB-C ports (at least). One is more reserved for charging the computer, while the second is reserved for accommodating a suitable Apple wire or accessory. It can be noted that it is a bit limited in terms of ports. We would have appreciated some additional ports or an accessory delivered with the MacBook. For a USB, HDMI and USB-C adapter, you will have to pay an additional 75 euros. Finally, in terms of wireless connectivity, this computer is made up of Bluetooth 5.0 technology, one of the best on the market. The connection is good and fast between the different connected devices. On Wi-Fi, it is equipped with the 802.11.ac model offering very rapid exchange between wireless networks.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar in 13 inch version offers high performance equipment for everyday and professional use. In terms of design and ergonomics, there is nothing to complain about, this computer is very well designed with innovative features, for better quality of work. On power and autonomy, this MacBook Pro reacts very well with good performance even with greedy software. Regarding sound quality, it is ideal for professional use and normal listening music. At maximum power, it is preferable to connect it to a Bluetooth speaker. The debatable point lies in the wired connection with the presence of 2 USB-C ports on the entry-level versions. In summary, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is a small nugget, worthy of the quality of Apple products. Even at a high price, this computer offers very good performance, superior quality of comfort, and a long service life. We do not regret our purchase! THE POSITIVE POINTS Touch Bar screen 10h autonomy Flawless design Quality retina screen A light and autonomous model THE NEGATIVE POINTS Limited connectivity Delivered without accessories Its carried to the maximum
Welcome to our review and review of the latest MacBook Pro Touche Bar laptop from Apple. Marketed since summer 2019, this laptop exists in 2 screen sizes, the 16 inch model and the 13.3 inch model that we are testing. Available in 2 colors (silver and space gray), this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is available from 1,349 euros. The price varies depending on the storage capacity, the size of the screen, the processor and the RAM. Discover the test of this new Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 inch laptop.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is the flagship model of the Apple brand. Some notable developments are present and will delight fans of the apple brand.
The big news is the presence of the Touch Bar. This long OLED screen runs the entire length of the computer. This touch screen, as an extension of the keyboard, offers many features: The Fn commands, The shortcuts present depending on the application open on the main screen (for example on a word processor, you will have keys for formatting such as bold, italics, colors, or even adding emoticons ). Comfort settings like brightness, sound, mute, or quick access to Siri. Navigation functions for playing a video, and other options to discover. The Touch Bar screen provides real convenience for the daily use of this computer. The OLED screen turns off when the user does not need it. On its right, you will find the Touch ID button which unlocks the computer using your fingerprints. It is also used when you have a registered password or online payment to make. It works very well, even better than the Touch ID present on the latest iPhone. On the keyboard side, this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a butterfly keyboard, offering better use. Although the grip can be troublesome at first, for users of a normal keyboard, the feeling quickly becomes pleasant. The advantage of this keyboard lies in the thin membrane present under each key. It prevents the keys from getting stuck. The size of the keys and their arrangement on the keyboard offer a very pleasant and fluid use. Side Touch Pad (or TrackPad for Apple fans), its surface is larger than on previous models. The sensitivity is excellent. Combined with the macOS operating software, it offers one of the best fluidities for carrying out your various actions. It’s a real pleasure to use the Touch Bar, Touch ID, keyboard or TrackPad.
Concernant les dimensions de cet ordinateur, le MacBook Pro Touch Bar possède un châssis en une seule pièce, similaire aux précédents modèles. L’épaisseur de 1,49cm permet de le présenter en modèle ultrabook. Bien qu’il ne soit pas le plus fin du marché, cette épaisseur est honorable. Le poids de cet appareil est 1,37 kg, ce qui en fait un ordinateur portable très léger à transporter. La surface conçue en aluminium offre un des plus beaux design, dignes de Apple. On ne relève aucun défaut sur la surface lisse. La finition est très belle.
A good autonomy of 10h The autonomy of the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is surprising. In normal use, the computer exceeds 10 hours of autonomy. It can be used very well without charger, with normal brightness throughout the day, for outdoor trips, teleworking or in an amphitheater. It is one of the market leaders with performances up to 11 hours of autonomy in low light. Regarding recharging, this model comes with a light charger of 280g with a power of 61W. It recharges the 58W lithium polymer battery in less than 2 hours when using the computer. A quality 13 ″ retina screen This MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 13-inch (or 16-inch on the upper range) retina screen (high-resolution LCD). With a screen resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and the presence of True One technology, Apple delivers a model with good results. The screen of this MacBook Pro is equipped with the retina which offers the most advanced LCD screen on the market. The IPS panel has good performance with: Good brightness at almost 500 cd / m², offering good use even outdoors, Contrasts and very deep blacks, Respect for the colors displayed on the screen, True One technology that adjusts the heat of the screen according to the brightness of the space where the computer is located. Bringing better visual comfort, this function can be deactivated. In summary, the screen offered by Apple on this MacBook Pro Touch Bar is very good, with good color transmission and superior visual comfort. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 MacBook Pro consisting of a retina screen A high performance computer Equipped with at least the 1.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, this MacBook Pro is perfectly suited for intensive use. The RAM of at least 8GB and the SSD hard drive of 128GB (the most economical version), ensures good use of this laptop, even with software consuming a lot of energy. The device is capable of operating its macOS operating system without constraint. However, we recommend the 256GB version at least when you want to use some professional and heavy applications. The 128 GB gram input model could show its limits in installing software like the Adobe Suite. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13
Good quality sound The positioning of the speakers on each side of the keyboard provides better sound reproduction. It’s even nice to have the speakers on this part of the computer. The sound is very good for a low to medium volume. The restitution is qualitative on a limited volume. Like a majority of laptops, the sound quality becomes worse with very high volume sound. The distortion of the sound quickly becomes annoying. The MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The reproduced sound is faithful with good listening power. The listening experience is very pleasant, even with a loud sound. On the Siri side, the presence of the 3 microphones allows good playback on the computer. What about connectivity In addition to the headphone jack mentioned just above, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar has 2 USB-C ports (at least). One is more reserved for charging the computer, while the second is reserved for accommodating a suitable Apple wire or accessory. It can be noted that it is a bit limited in terms of ports. We would have appreciated some additional ports or an accessory delivered with the MacBook. For a USB, HDMI and USB-C adapter, you will have to pay an additional 75 euros. Finally, in terms of wireless connectivity, this computer is made up of Bluetooth 5.0 technology, one of the best on the market. The connection is good and fast between the different connected devices. On Wi-Fi, it is equipped with the 802.11.ac model offering very rapid exchange between wireless networks.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar in 13 inch version offers high performance equipment for everyday and professional use. In terms of design and ergonomics, there is nothing to complain about, this computer is very well designed with innovative features, for better quality of work. On power and autonomy, this MacBook Pro reacts very well with good performance even with greedy software. Regarding sound quality, it is ideal for professional use and normal listening music. At maximum power, it is preferable to connect it to a Bluetooth speaker. The debatable point lies in the wired connection with the presence of 2 USB-C ports on the entry-level versions. In summary, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is a small nugget, worthy of the quality of Apple products. Even at a high price, this computer offers very good performance, superior quality of comfort, and a long service life. We do not regret our purchase! THE POSITIVE POINTS Touch Bar screen 10h autonomy Flawless design Quality retina screen A light and autonomous model THE NEGATIVE POINTS Limited connectivity Delivered without accessories Its carried to the maximum
