Asus' ZenBook Pro 15 is equipped with a decent 4K screen, but cannot keep up with the two devices from Apple and Dell. The Dell does not have to hide behind the Apple panel its 4K screen is a bit darker, but has small advantages in terms of black value and contrast. The black value is better in return, which improves the contrast ratio as well. Our test model reaches the advertised luminance of 500 nits at some points, but the last year's panel was a bit brighter. Similar to the smaller 2018 MBP 13 this might just be a new revision or it might be necessary for the added TrueTone functionality. The panel in our test unit carries the designation APPA040 and differs from the previous models. The latter can also be adjusted in the settings (automatic activation depending on the time, warmer or cooler picture).
#Mac pro 2018 specs manual#
The manual Night Shift mode, which reduces blue color contents, is still available. The white balance automatically adjusts according to the color temperature of the ambient light, which is supposed to create a more natural picture. The TrueTone support is the only new feature and we already know it from the iPhone or iPad, respectively. 2880 x 1800 pixels (220 PPI, also called Retina by Apple) ensure a very sharp picture on the 15.4-inch IPS screen. Update: Internal service documents from Apple confirm that the new membrane is supposed to prevent debris from entering the butterfly keys.Īpple is the only laptop manufacturer that still ships 16:10 display. All in all it is tough to say whether the key stroke has improved, but it certainly requires a little adjustment period. The sound difference is actually only noticeable when you type with a lot of force. The key stroke is much more muffled and not as light as before. in the 2017 MacBook Pro 15) and the new one. Subjectively, there is a distinct difference between the old keyboard (e. We can obviously not check whether this solution works in the long term. They ensure a quieter typing noise, but also seem to prevent the intrusion of dirt, so it might be an reaction to the problems after all. Our colleagues from iFixit already disassembled a 2018 model and found a new silicone membrane underneath the keys. Apple did not mention this issue when they announced the 2018 models, but advertised a quieter keyboard. Even small objects (dirt, crumbs, etc.) can result in problems (keys won't work anymore). Then there is the problem with defective keyboards on the MacBook Pros, and Apple even introduced a special repair program.
We still appreciate the keyboard illumination with multiple brightness settings and automatic adjustment to the ambient light. Apple unfortunately sticks with the decision to waive a dedicated numpad, even though there would have been enough space. The manufacturer uses its own Butterfly keys with very precise (and loud) key strokes, but the typing experience is just not comfortable for every user. Apple uses keys with a very shallow travel to realize the slim base unit. There have been a lot of discussions about the keyboard on the current MacBook Pro lineup. We purchased our test model directly from Apple it is not a press sample from the manufacturer. Even mobile workstations with better components and service options are usually less expensive. If you select all the possible upgrades, you will have to pay 7959 Euros. Apple charges a hefty premium for options, especially the memory and storage. This will buy you a Core i7-8850H, 16 GB RAM, the Radeon Pro 560X, and 512 GB SSD storage. We review the more expensive SKU of the two pre-configured models for 3299 Euros. The TrueTone feature of the display is also new and familiar from other Apple products. The clocks are a bit higher and the smaller Radeon Pro 555X is now equipped with twice the VRAM (4 GB). The two AMD Radeon Pro GPUs are based on their predecessors Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon Pro 560, respectively. The PCIe-SSD has a maximum capacity of up to 4 TB, but there is not much to tell about the GPUs. The step from LPDDR3 towards DDR4-RAM (2400 MHz) is another important step and the MacBook Pro now finally supports up to 32 GB memory. However, the big question is whether the cooling solution of the MacBook Pro 15 can handle the new CPUs. Besides two Core i7 CPU, you can also select a Core i9 processor for the first time. The highlight is obviously the new processor with 6 cores, so the performance should be much significantly better in multi-core applications.
#Mac pro 2018 specs update#
Apple did not just update the smaller MacBook ( here in review ), but the 15-inch sibling received new components as well.
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