The first impression of the MacBook Pro could not be better and it leaves a lasting impression. The recycled aluminium enclosure is flawless. The display lid can be opened effortlessly with one hand. The Liquid Retina XDR display delivers crisp, vivid images, with colours that are true to life. All details are clearly visible even in the shadows. With frame rates of up to 120 hertz, the adaptive ProMotion technology adjusts to match the movement of content. Scrolling web pages and playing games is extremely fast and fluid. Thanks to the notch, the opening for the webcam, the edge of the display can be pulled further upwards, as on the iPhone, which increases the screen area. The function keys on the keyboard have also been enlarged. For the first time, Apple brings full-size function keys to the MacBook Pro, replacing the Touch Bar, while a new, tactile ring for Touch ID literally guides the finger to unlock the computer quickly and easily. The entire system works smoothly and quickly. The notebook wakes up from sleep mode almost instantly and is therefore ready for use without any delay. Thanks to the new M1 Pro and M1 Max system chips, apps as well as programs for image and video editing can be opened at record-breaking speed. The sound from the speakers is also impressive. The bass is present, the mid-tones are clear. In addition to the integrated display, other displays can be connected via Thunderbolt and a 4K TV via HDMI. The power plug is again held magnetically – as with previous MacBooks – and comes off immediately should someone trip over the cable. With the MacBook Pro, Apple has thought of many things, perhaps even everything.
Statement by the Jury
With the new MacBook Pro, Apple has succeeded in pushing the boundaries of technology and design. This notebook merges maximum performance with minimalist design. It handles even computationally intensive applications with ease and boasts a brilliant display with high resolution and brightness as well as impressive contrast and detail. With its compact, high-quality design, the notebook should leave nothing to be desired.
