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2020-06-11T08:58:09
This is a great laptop for a freelance graphic designer like me. It has a great screen. The shipping was fast!
MICHELLE N.
2020-03-19T06:08:38
I am still fairly new to Apple products and to be honest not very good with "tech stuff" at all. I still have a whole lot more to learn with using the MacBook Pro. I made the investment based on it's reputation of quality, customer service and it's very high resistance to viruses. With all that said I am very happy with this new MacBook. The Touch Bar is very different and not something I am used to at all but, it seems to be very intuitive to learn and use. Being able to use my fingerprint to start it up is great, so much easier than typing in the password. A few things that have bothered me a bit about it is not having any of the "normal" USB ports to transfer data from my externals. Also, getting the screen displays customized to how I would like them has been somewhat frustrating. As I said, I'm not good at all this tech stuff and I'm sure most of these things are basic but, that's my initial impressions. Overall I'm very happy with the new MacBook Pro and being able to get it at such a great price from Adorama with options I wanted was well worth it. I highly recommend the MacBook Pro as a great laptop and Adorama for the place to buy it.
NHlocal C.
2020-02-25T11:36:57
This is my fifth MacBook and they get better every time. Styling, Speed, and in this case value since it is a brand new 2018 model make this a 5 star purchase. Awesome service from Adorama with fast delivery and a great price!
ROBERT C.
2020-02-11T07:29:13
I love this computer. It's great for photo editing which is the main purpose I upgraded.
Christine O.
2019-11-20T20:19:03
Love it! And love the great price Adorama gave me
R M.
2019-08-25T11:54:57
I really wanted to jump into mobile computing so I sold my iMac 5K from 2014 and picked up the 2018 MBP fairly loaded up. This thing is not what I expected. I've used MBP's since 2007, and this one left me wanting quite a bit more. For starters, while photo editing in Adobe CC, the fans spin like crazy. I'm sure the i7 and 560X make some heat, but I feel like the cooling solution inside needs an overhaul. Addtionally, MacOS feels slower somehow. Finder isn't as snappy as my older iMac, Adobe chugs as mentioned, and browsers start clogging memory after a few tabs open (16Gb should be enough... right?!?). Overall, I'll likely sell this when Apple gets around to redesigning the iMac. The trade-off of portability and performance is too much. Now I just have to wait for the keyboard to fail.
DAVID W.
2019-05-22T09:12:15
My experience with Adorarma was excellent. My Mac Book Pro was manufactured in late 2018. I have had no issues with the keyboard as indicated in many reviews. Hopefully that will continue to be the case. I switched from a windows machine to apple. So far I’ve made the right choice.
Lisa N.
2019-05-21T10:37:39
I’ve purchased MacBooks from several different vendors in the past, but Adriana had the model I wanted and the entire process was easy! I’m very happy with my purchase
ELY J.
2019-05-16T14:49:36
Great laptop for video editing! Very fast and powerful
Valentina K.
2019-05-15T15:02:56
It's a great device to do almost anything your heart desires! Quick image and video editing. I was surprised by a pretty decent speaker sound!
Anton C.
2019-05-15T08:48:46
The shopping experience with Adorama was satisfactory, the product was shipped in a timely manner and arrived with no unusual delays. The person who helped me on the phone was polite, professional and knowledgeable. Overall it was a reasonable shopping experience.
MARJORIE C.
2019-05-14T11:12:14
Looks and operates in true Mac form. All good. My only difficulties came while getting used to the super sensitive keyboard and trackpad. It also takes a little extra time to set-up, if going from an older Mac with 32-bit software. Migration assistant does the usual work, but then you have multiple pop up notices about updating 32-bit everything. For some apps you will need your original license keys. If you’re like me, and you’ve used a software product for years (with automatic updates), finding licensing keys from 4-5 years ago takes a bit of time.
Laura W.
2019-05-14T10:27:37
Loving the new MacBookPro with upgraded Vega 16 I have not Max the system out yet with massive 4K renders but so far the upgrade from a 2013 13” has been worth the effort. The wait for the computer was horrible as it was backordered with apple. But the price and sale was the absolute best deal online for this upgraded laptop. Worth the wait.
JONATHAN H.
2019-05-13T08:35:09
The MacBook Pro Vega 20 is excellent in every regard. The screen is vibrant, sound is superb, and performance is blazing fast. I wanted a laptop I could use as a Pro-Consumer as a top of the line machine. Great battery, no power brick, and USB C allows for one cable for this and my iPad Pro.
David W.
2019-05-08T11:05:42
What you can write about apple? It’s apple laptop.
MIKHAIL S.
2019-05-06T12:34:14
I write this review coming with extensive experience with both the Surface Pro 2 13" and the Dell XPS 15. I'm a professional programmer, and amateur photographer. I love this laptop. It's supremely fast, in every way. The industrial design is fantastic. I feel happy taking it out of my backpack and using it. It makes the apps I create look even better. A lot of people talk bad on this revision of Macbook Pro. I actually held off on this generation for 3 years because of all the complaints. After finally pulling the trigger, I've found that -- surprise -- the internet is an echo chamber. The keyboard feel is great. I type faster with this keyboard. I haven't had any dust related key issues (yet, it's only been a month). Dongle issues are overblown. Buy one $ USB-C 8-in-1 adapter and you'll never complain about it again. I also realized how infrequently I actually use all those ports. Thermal issues are real though. But only if you use it on your lap for multiple hours.
Marcus B.
2019-05-03T12:32:13
Just got a brand new macbook 2.9ghz i9, 32gb ram, radeon 560x. I’ve been having kernel panics at least 10 times per day. I’ve tried to troubleshoot with applecare, safe boot, wiped hard drive, reinstalled osx. I only have adobe cc on it bc i use it for work. Still several kernic panics daily, problem with macbridge os. Wasted so much time at work trying to fix it. Never had this much trouble with a laptop. I will have to return it.
MILES C.
2019-05-01T08:32:53
It’s a beast. Loving it.
Raman S.
2019-04-24T09:17:29
Bought a MacBook Pro. Shipped on time and at a good price.
Leland L.
2019-04-24T09:07:44
Anthony was great to work with. He understood what we were looking for and was able to secure a great deal for us. We will be reaching out in the future for our next hardware purchases.
JESSICA W.
2019-04-18T20:31:54
This is by far the most powerful computer Ive ever owned. It handles everything I throw at it and it asks for more. Its a great laptop for development, video production, and music production.
Arthur T.
2019-04-18T18:22:28
I love this laptop. It’s exactly the power I need and hope to last the next 10 years. Works great with my 4K monitor. I’m so glad I used this company to purchase my laptop. What great service. Would definitely shop with them again!
STANLEY B.
2019-04-15T17:41:01
laptop came quickly, in a very well-packaged box.quality product as expected from apple and adorama.
JINSA Y.
2019-04-11T08:42:26
I ordered the MBP2018 and was slightly concerned with having it shipped all the way to Hawaii. It arrived on time and well packed. The custom specs met my requests and the laptop works perfectly. The entire experience was A+.
Tim C.
2019-04-10T11:15:00
Works great. I love the 32G memory and upgraded video card; everything flies specially virtual machines. The keyboard has a very different feel from the older Macbook Pro models (e.g., much shorter key travel) but it works fine. The new USB-C power adapter and detachable cable stow much more neatly than the older power adapter with the permanently attached cable.
Mariano P.
2019-04-05T10:58:29
I am a Professional Commercial Photographer and have been with Apple products since the Lisa. I utilize my Macbook 8-10 hours a day... 200+ days a year... it is a workhorse of the highest quality build. In my opinion for photography or graphics there is no better platform. This 2018 is a marvelous computer with all the features that professional photographers need. The new 6 core i9 processor is blinding and 32 gigs of RAM allows Lightroom and Photoshop shop process and interface almost without hesitation. The Retina display is amazing and really makes post processing a breeze. Getting used to the Touch Bar as it is new but do like the Touch ID for awakening the sleeping giant. Because all new Macs only come with the USB "C" outputs, one must get a little creative to be able to interface older peripherals, but there are many options and solutions that can be found at Adorama. I am really glad I made the decision (And spent the money) to upgrade to this new version of the tried and true Macbook 15 inch laptop. I would whole heartedly recommend this computer (In whatever iteration) as the ONLY laptop one should consider.
DONALD R.
2019-04-02T08:27:15
It is everything I expected.
Eric P.
2019-04-01T09:41:01
Fast. Nice colour (space grey)The touchbutton is useless. If i had the choice, i rather buy one without it.
PAULA S.
2019-03-27T15:57:46
I love my new MacBook Pro. It's everything I thought it would be and more!
Gabriela J.
2019-03-27T13:55:54
This Mac surprised me a lot by the power of the GPU. Before that Mac I had the 2018 with the Radeon 560X and the quality jump was sensitive. To fit the budget I sacrificed 16 of RAM, but it was worth it.
Cristiano C.
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15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
Supported scaled resolutions:
1920 by 1200
1680 by 1050
1280 by 800
1024 by 640
500 nits brightness
Wide color (P3)
True Tone technology
2.9GHz 6-core Intel Core i9, Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz, with 12MB shared L3 cache
Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
Full-size backlit keyboard with:
64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys
Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
Ambient light sensor
Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
720p FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
Up to two displays with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Up to four displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
Three microphones
3.5 mm headphone jack
Up to 10 hours wireless web
Up to 10 hours iTunes movie playback
Up to 30 days of standby time
Built-in 83.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
87W USB-C Power Adapter
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)
Storage temperature: -13 to 113 F (-25 to 45 C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000
Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
Width: 13.75 inches (34.93 cm)
Depth: 9.48 inches (24.07 cm)
Weight: 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg)3
macOS
Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty.
Good computer
By Devin C.
Love it but still has some lag when editing with a dynamic link in both premiere and AE
Amazing computer for post-production professionals
By ROSS S.
Exceptional performance, battery life, and beautiful design.
The all-new Macbook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) is Apple’s latest high-performance workhorse for creative professionals with demanding needs. It comes in two sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch. At first glance, this long-awaited Macbook Pro refresh boasts the same sleek Apple aesthetic, as well as recently introduced features such as the workflow-enhancing Touch Bar and Force Touch trackpad. However, what sets it apart from its predecessors are several under-the-hood upgrades designed to boost the MacBook Pro’s overall speed and performance. The 13-inch Pro ditches its dual-core CPU for 8th Generation quad-core i5 and i7 processors and doubled its maximum storage capacity from 1TB to 2TB. The 15-inch Pro has also gone from quad-core to 8th Generation six-core i7 and i9 processors, plus it has extended maximum storage capacity from 2TB to 4TB. Both support P3 color gamut for more vibrant, true-to-life displays and make use of Apple’s True Tone technology to automatically adjust the screen’s white balance based on your environmental lighting for a more comfortable viewing experience. The 2018 Apple Macbook Pro also features a Touch ID sensor right on the power button, a quieter keyboard, and hands-free Siri.
New eighth-generation Intel 6‑core and quad-core processors.
Up to 32GB of memory for running multiple pro apps.
Stunning Retina display with True Tone technology.
Touch Bar for working more productively.
MacBook Pro elevates the notebook to a whole new level of performance and portability. Wherever your ideas take you, you’ll get there faster than ever with high‑performance processors and memory, advanced graphics, blazing‑fast storage, and more.
*Testing conducted by Apple in June 2018 using preproduction 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD; and preproduction 2.6GHz 6-core Intel Core i7-based 15-inch MacBook Pro systems with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Testing conducted by Apple in May 2017 using preproduction 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 8GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The iTunes movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The standby test measures battery life by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network and signed in to an iCloud account, to enter standby mode with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at default. Battery life varies by use and configuration.
With eighth-generation Intel Core processors, MacBook Pro reaches new heights in compute performance. The 15‑inch model now features a 6‑core Intel Core i9 processor that works up to 70 percent faster than the previous generation, enabling up to 4.8GHz Turbo Boost speeds. And a quad‑core processor on the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar now makes it up to twice as fast as the previous generation. So when you’re powering through pro‑level processing jobs like compiling code, rendering 3D models, adding special effects, layering multiple tracks, or encoding video, you’ll get everything done. Faster.
For faster performance when working with large files, or running multiple pro apps or virtual machines, the 15‑inch MacBook Pro can now be configured with up to 32GB of high‑performance 2400MHz DDR4 memory.
MacBook Pro features a Radeon Pro discrete GPU in every 15‑inch model, combining impressive power with remarkable power efficiency. And now we’ve paired each discrete GPU with 4GB of GDDR5 memory standard, giving you fluid, real‑time performance for pro tasks like rendering 3D titles in Final Cut Pro X. The 13‑inch model with Touch Bar features powerful integrated graphics with 128MB of embedded DRAM — twice as much as the previous generation — which accelerates graphics tasks. That means more time for what matters most — creating amazing work.
Introducing the Apple T2 chip — second‑generation custom Mac silicon designed by Apple to make MacBook Pro even more secure. Featured on the 13- and 15‑inch models with Touch Bar, the Apple T2 chip includes a Secure Enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for secure boot and encrypted storage capabilities. It also consolidates many discrete controllers, including the system management controller, audio controller, and SSD controller, into one. And the Apple T2 chip brings a familiar voice to MacBook Pro — Hey Siri is always ready to open apps, find documents, play music, or answer your questions.
MacBook Pro includes a solid-state drive that’s blazing fast, with sequential read speeds up to 3.2GB/s. The 15‑inch model is available with up to a 4TB SSD, and the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is available with up to a 2TB SSD — enough space to take even your biggest files with you, like large photo libraries or video projects. So you can boot up, launch multiple apps, or import huge files in a flash. And with the Apple T2 chip, everything is automatically encrypted on the fly.
Blackmagic Design has created an external GPU (eGPU) ideal for MacBook Pro.14 So you can have desktop-class graphics performance without giving up the portability of a notebook. Housed in an all‑in‑one aluminum enclosure, the Blackmagic eGPU is powerful yet quiet, charges your MacBook Pro using Thunderbolt 3, and has built-in I/O connections to drive both a Thunderbolt 3 display and VR accessories simultaneously. With the Blackmagic eGPU and MacBook Pro, you can accelerate pro apps, create VR content, and enjoy supersmooth gaming anywhere you roam.
Thunderbolt 3 combines ultra‑high bandwidth with the ultra‑versatility of the USB‑C industry standard to create one revved‑up universal port. It integrates data transfer, charging, and video output in a single connector, delivering up to 40Gb/s of throughput for twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2. Both sizes of MacBook Pro are available with up to four ports, so you can do all of that from either side. Existing devices are easily connected with a cable or adapter. And Thunderbolt 3 is reversible, so no matter how you plug in, it’s always right side up.
The Touch Bar replaces the function keys that have long occupied the top of your keyboard with something much more versatile and capable. It changes automatically based on what you’re doing to show you relevant tools that are intuitive to use — system controls like volume and brightness, interactive ways to adjust or browse through content, and intelligent typing features like emoji and predictive text, just to name a few.
MacBook Pro elevates the notebook to a whole new level of performance and portability. Wherever your ideas take you, you'll get there faster than ever with high-performance processors and memory, advanced graphics, blazing-fast storage, and more.
More power at its cores.
With eighth-generation Intel Core processors, MacBook Pro reaches new heights in compute performance. The 15-inch model now features a 6-core Intel Core i9 processor that works up to 70 percent faster than the previous generation, enabling up to 4.8GHz Turbo Boost speeds. So when you're powering through pro-level processing jobs like compiling code, rendering 3D models, adding special effects, layering multiple tracks, or encoding video, you'll get everything done. Faster
Eye-opening graphics performance.
MacBook Pro features a Radeon Pro discrete GPU in every 15-inch model, combining impressive power with remarkable power efficiency. And now we've paired each discrete G PU with 4GB of GDDR5 memory standard, giving you fluid, real-time performance for pro tasks like rendering 3D titles in Final Cut Pro X. That means more time for what matters most creating amazing work.