I think i might be the only one that prefers this one over the touch bar one

I bought a 13” MacBook Pro without the touch bar. Things are fine.

I personally think the touchbar is a useless overpriced feature

Finally a great, in depth objective review. Thank you!

Just bought the MacBook Pro a couple of weeks ago and I'm so in love with it. I've had a HP for the longest that only cost $400 and it was time for a new laptop. It was slow, unreliable, and old. This is definitely a great investment and I'm going to use this laptop to my advantage!

This is the best review of the new MBP so far, no other review provide as much detail, thanks you!

right now I'm using the mbp 2016 without touch bar, it's my first Mac and I love it. I got it for university as I need a pc and my old windows machine is just horrible. it was quite a hefty price considering you get a underpowered machine in comparison to windows machines, you don't get the new touch bar and have only two usb c ports which might seem like a bad deal for most people, but I can deal with it, in fact I gave this buy a long thought and knew that I wanted this one. I really liked the style and look of the chassis, the trackpad, the keyboard, the Retina display, that it look too clumsy with the removed ports (I don't need usb sticks often and have for those cases a small usb dongle), the power is ok as I can imagine that the toucher models are better but it gets every single work done and never disappoints me (I'm an engineering student and use a lot of windows in bootcamp to do my assignments for class). it would just have been cool if apple gave you some kind of fabric to clean the display for such a expensive price as it gets dirty very easily or deliver it with a set of dongles, but I guess that's just me :D

In the UK, the MacBook Pro base model used to be £1149, now the base model £1499. Which isn't even the one you'd want to buy. The base touch bar model is £1749. In USD that's $2166.29. God damn.

Just picked up a used one, great piece of machinery.

This laptop is perfect to me. I wouldnt trust a touch bar long term with function keys

I miss Steve Jobs

i love how he's being so gentle

Apple should release Mag Safe adapter for USB Type C cable.

I got the same MacBook in silver without the touch bar that was a year ago around August before my classes start on September 5th as college student. Ironically I am watching your video from my MacBook Pro, and it has been working pretty well especially the keys feels super nice. Also, it is my first MacBook and laptop I'm thinking of getting an actual laptop sleeve for my MacBook Pro for extra protection since I cannot trust with just keeping a hardshell case on my computer. There must be extra protection.

Love my 2013 13"MacBook Pro. Considered getting this one as I don't need the touchbar. It is hard to justify this over the one that I already have. I use normal USB daily and use the HDMI and SD card reader every day as well. Plus I am happy with the speed of mine as well. It works well and there is nothing wrong with it. Looks like I am staying put for now.

Best Buy has this laptop currently for $1249.99 which is completely insane! It's cheaper than what they're selling last years model for....

I just upgraded from the MacBook Air to this machine and this video was really helpful in explaining what I am dealing with!

yay. i just bought a MacBook Pro 2017 CPO 3 days ago. and 2017 model still be the king :D

I'm buying the 2015 Macbook Pro model instead! This new lineup looks more like a downgrade than an upgrade! This is so disappointing.

I was actually waiting for a 2019 refresh of the MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina model but Apple rather killed the whole line along with the 12-inch Macbook. Rather than pay extra for the Touchbar, I went for a higher capacity SSD with 16GB of RAM. No regrets! I love it!

What happens if you connect 2 MacBooks with the USB C cable, does the 2nd one shows as mass storage and start charging it? Thanks and greetings to you from Colombia (South America)

By the way: the extension cable is underneath the white plastic in the box. You don't have to buy one at the Apple Store like he said!

this is one of the best reviews >> ever :)

Thanks for your review, Awesome as always!

@9to5Mac You said you know how to re-enable the start up chime and disable the auto boot when you open the lid? Those are my #1 annoyance with the new generations of MacBooks. Can you please make a video on how to do those two things?

Switched from a 2015 12" MacBook and I LOVE the Pro!

You gotta hand it to these guys for the attention to detail in this review. I've had the SAME EXACT issue with 3 finger drag, btw, on my 2016 MBP. Hopefully a software issue.

Fun fact: Up to the last generation they had been writing "Professional high performance notebook" on the boxes, at least in German. Now look at what it reads.

Just bought this one, love that the touchpad is bigger, and overall better looking. But, I really miss the USB-port and hdmi-in

Mine is arriving tomorrow. I got space Grey. Ooo I’m exited

Gonna have dongles hanging out my ass after buying this

nice build. Apple pro software works on there. but forget running something like premiere pro on these macs. they don't have the video cards from nvidia to run it.

Great review, usually don’t watch videos this long but I went through this whole thing good explanation on everything never got bored with the video excellent job

Just bought this model. Thin and light but more powerful than the 12" MacBook with a larger/better display. That said it's too damn expensive. I only bought it because there was an open box one on Best Buy's website for $1,149 (And I still had a $250 BB card so that got the cost down to $900). Before anyone dismisses it out of hand because of specs . . . you really should do a hands on. The PCIe SSD in it is wicked fast and the display is flat out gorgeous.

Good Micron storage（Unremovable LowPowerDDR3 2133). I'm using 17 non-TouchBar now, high cost-efficiency 2K screen.

They could have make a dedicated thunderbolt 3 port as magnetic for charging only. From my mid 2014 13 inch MacBook Pro retina it's not worth it

removing the megsafe was an error... hated it

They've pretty much removed everything that was *PRO* about MBPs!

Apple logic, to save 3 millimeters that you will never notice during actual use they force you to give up on connectivity and speed. Point is that you will never notice that the notebook is a little thinnier, but you will definitely notice how inconvenient is to use a dongle for EVERYTHING. Also, apparently they are having some really serius problems with dongles right now, not to mention the CRAZY prices of various dongles even after the discount. Damn for the price of the computer they should all come free...

Going to buy with since college started

I love the video. I'm not a fan of the touch bar and all that stuff and this the most appealing macbook to me for 2017. I'm hoping for a positive refresh in the fall to further encourage me to pull the trigger on this one. Thank you!

Simply the best review of anything ever! Thank you. If only everyone reviewed things like this!

BOUGHT MINE AND I LOVE IT. (256 gb and etc...)

MacDongle Pro

This is the one I ordered with 16GB/512GB. I didn't feel like spending another $300 and pushing the price over $2000. It is out for delivery via FedEx today so we will see what I think. It is replacing a late 2013 MPBr13 base model with 8GB/256GB.

Like Cameron said, it's not stated, but the extension is under the plastic molded compartment.

Thanks for the overview. I appreciate the additional technical information as well. Nicely done.

The extension cable is in the box...under the plastic white thing holding the usb c cable and apple tickets etc.

the power adapter extension cable is included in the box!!! you just need to open up the second layer of the box...

I was having a bit of a dream looking at the online store earlier, what I found sorta interesting is that the touchbar one starts with a 256GB SSD and the touchbar one a 128GB. If you're looking at getting the non-touchpad and then add in a 256GB SSD it suddenly looks a lot closer to the entry-level touchpad one at that point. Edit: I know that's why it's cheaper, etc., just for me with the extra ports, etc. on the touchbar model, taking the SSD into account made the extra to step up to the touchbar seem more sensible. Though why they insist on limiting the entry level machine to two ports, I dunno. Seems kinda tight.

You don’t even know how much this video helped me😂😂

Is the MacBook display noticeable brighter?

You nailed this review. Great work.

great video(s)! Congratulations and thanks! Could you suggest a good HDMI cable? There are a tons of them in an incredibly wide variety of prices and specs. Also, please keep suggesting USB-C docks that comes under your hands! All the best

Are you going going to test the next level up with the touch bar and show the bench scores comparison again? And if possible could you compare it with the 2013 15" MacBook Pro retina with the 750m graphics card? I'd be happy to supply the scores for comparison if needed.

Watching from my rocking 2012 Macbook Pro here. Still the best!

Excellent review

Great review Jeff

The extension cord is in the box under the plastic. You have to rip it out

Really really good review

I really miss the back light lit Apple logo... hit like if you really too...!!

great review. thank u for all the work

My friend said the extension cord is in the box under the plastic.

Astounding review buddy. I love your objectivity and fairness

I really like this review. Thanks!

its insane how thin This macbook is i love it for school its so light

Hey Jeff, can you make a video updating us on how your iPhone leather case has aged so far? What does the normal wear and tear look like on it? Or maybe just post a picture of it on twitter or something? Thanks

The price is way to high for what it is. It should've been $200 cheaper. I've been waiting to replace my 2012 MacBook Air and was hoping for Apple to release a 13" version of the 12" MacBook with a core-i processor and an all day battery life. The reason why I didn't get the last gen MacBook Pro was that it was too thick and heavy for me. BTW what band are you using with your Apple Watch?

I want this MacBook Pro so bad! It's my first MacBook!!

Hi Jeff, I see you get the new models from macs to iPhones. I am wondering if Apple sends you these products for review purposes only and you end up returning them. Alternatively do you buy them and what do you do with older models? Thanks brother

Good review.

I own the 2017 model of the same with kaby lake processor and I love it so far.

great job dude

I just bought the 2017 mbp 256gb and I'm considering now to buy the 2018 touch bar model for a 250 bucks more. Because 2017 model is already 1 year old so If I will be considering selling the 2017 one in the future the 2018 will be worth much more than the 2017 one because its 1 year younger and just better than the 2017 one, faster with the new chip and quad core. My only worry is that if touch bar stops working you have to change the whole upper casing of the keyboard which is a cost of about 500-700 dollars. But the same worry goes for 2017 model actually with 2nd gen keyboard which had gotten some bad reviews. The 2018 model has an updated keyboard. Only going to use it for college, but I want to get as much value of my money as possible. Any thoughts of what should I do?

Tim Cook should get fired. Btw, great video.

It’s absolutely masterpiece

Use 1 port for charging and the other port for a USB hub that has USB 3.0 and SD Card slots. That should mostly solve your port problem. The biggest annoyance will probably be bringing the USB hub around. I dont understand why Apple didnt change iPhone USB C if they wanted to get rid of the headphone jack. This would at least make the headphones compatible with the new MacBooks.

I dont really think you need a touchbar honestly its just a little extra cool feature

Look under the tray in your box for the three-prong extension cord; another reviewer found it under there. You'll need to cut the glue.

That extra long charging cable ís there, you just have to remove the plastic from the inside of the box.

The new MacBook is just way too expensive and I do not understand why. Does apple pay there china workers now 3$ instead of 2$ per month? Or is it because they pay taxes now like every other company out there?

Very good review and on point

USB-c actually does allow for a charge status indicator light. There are third-party USB-c charging cables that have an embedded LED. For whatever reason, Apple didn't include one, though.

I don't kno if I should buy it. All I want to do is use final cut on it but I'm afraid it won't work very well. Your thoughts?

Did anybody have any problem with those keys?

Thank you for your review. Very well done. I was wondering if you have any suggested adapters that facilitate at least two USB(a) and one HDMI outputs/inputs? I will only be using the adapter at home, when connecting my mouse + keyboard + monitor on it.

best review so far :)

they dropped all the super handy features: no magsafe, no cut out for the glowing apple logo, no card reader, no regular usb, no hdmi, no tb, no cable bracket on the charger, 4 io ports vs 6 io ports + charging port on the old one -> by doing so, they dropped the production costs... for a much higher end price. crazy apple, who is going to buy that shit?

i noticed some processors have 0.2GHz upgrades,is that amount significant enough to pay $100

The extension cable is in the box underneath the part where the MacBook sits on along with the charger

im still buying a mac for their security and reliability both in hardware and software.

I have a 2009 13” MacBook Pro. I think it’s time for an update.

A couple of months ago I got a new MacBook....and the more MacBook Pro 2016/2017 reviews I watch - and after hearing about the class action against Apple over the MBP’s keyboard - the more I’m certain I made a good choice in going with the MacBook Air 13” - no matter how much people came at me over that.

i came and gave a like just bc you made sure you didnt clickbait

Speed comparison between iPad, MacBook, and MacBook Pro? Really? What's the point?

I just got the Mac book pro 13 " and I never use to apple. I'm getting crazy with the IMac pad is just too much what is your suggest ?

Why do people care about mundane things like the glowing logo on the lid, or the font of the MacBook Pro text on the screen...or the missing black plastic on the back.... I appreciate the attention to detail but I don't want to hear about that nonsense tbh.

I’m looking for an upgrade. So now the big question...Macbook Pro without touchbar (2017) or Macbook Air (2018)?

There is actually a hidden extension cord unearthed the MacBook packaging under the white thing that holds the macbook and dongles in place.

This is the reason why I got the last gen MBP 13. At least it is something a pro can use.