Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought a new MBP15 recently when my 2014 MPB-13 Retina had to go in for service and I couldn't be without a computer for a week. The video rendering speed is awesome: I can regularly render multiple videos SIMULTANEOUSLY at faster speeds than I could export a single video before. The multi-core advantage is massive if you use Premiere, Photoshop, and other apps that take advantage of it. This machine also runs cooler than my 13" because that machine had only one fan! I've had no significant heat problems and have detected no throttling. WARNING: after using this, you will be incredibly annoyed with other computers you touch— this is so fast, apps launch so quickly, files write at blistering speeds— even external SSDs can start to feel slow!!

I am working on Apple Apps, video editing, and photoshop. This laptop is a workhorse and I haven't had any issues thus far. I would recommend a DBrand cover to protect the finish of this awesome machine.

I teach at the local university and I use my MacBook Pro everyday. It can do so many things that I need for it to do. It is flexible, dependable, fast and has great capacity.

Thanks to my sale associate, Fransisco, for helping me choose the best computer for me. I love my new MacBook Pro-15"!! I am amazed at the speed of my new Mac and the integration of all my Apple devices.

This was great, a little too big for travel for my liking but still a slick lightweight pro

Look at the configuration of this computer, I think it is the best I need.

Solid look and bulid. Amazing specs. I was worried about the thermal but after using a week, didn’t face any issue

What else can I say? It's a 2015 Mac book pro with a touch bar.

I upgraded from a 2011 13" i5 MacBook Pro and took it about as far as it would go into 2018. Developing in Xcode and running Final Cut Pro X was just taking way to long. I've been using the new 15" machine for a few weeks now and here is what I think. The machine is configured with a512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a 560X graphics card Pros: * The machine is very light and thin. * Great battery life when doing development in Xcode or browsing the web etc. * Screen is beautiful * The touch bar is actually awesome, provided the app you are using supports it. * The laptop is fast, which it better be, since it's a i7 w/ 16GB and an SSD * USB-C. I actually like the USB-C ports because I an left handed and plug the power into the right side. Cons: * Not upgradable, but that's the tradeoff for the size and weight of the laptop. You have to get what you think you will need for the long term. * power brick does not come with a extension cord * Price, it's a lot of money and considering you have to upgrade it all at the time of purchase, but I reasonably expect to keep it 5 to 8 years. * The need to purchase several USB-C adapters to work with existing devices. * Keyboard. It is softer than older MacBook Pros and other Apple keyboard products. It's not bad, just different. There are plenty of aftermarket USB-C cords, connectors, and adapters and you will likely need a few of them to attach an external monitor or other devices. There are even mag-safe to USB-C power adapters available so that you can use existing power adapters you may have.

This laptop is replacing 2012 13 inch Retina display MacBook Pro which is going great after being used 8 plus hours daily, had to replace battery last year. Everything is great about this laptop except the price, it is too high in my opinion, it should have least 1 tb drive at this price point. This is apple theme lately to provide less then premium content at premium price. Once one pass this price shock, things are better. Screen is good keyboard is better than last year model, daughter has 2017 13 inch mbp. Time will tell how long it will last. Setting up is done by importing Everything from backup, this is best thing I like about Mac OS X, absolutely no time wasted. every app, shortcut in place. In new machine. This is work laptop so any time not spent is time gain. I keep laptop for very long time, even though Apple MacBook Pro are super expensive in long term it is cheaper, with no extra money needed to buy other softwares It will be used mainly office suite and web based application so extra power of graphic card may be over kill. Even with multiple apps open free memory is around 10 GB Which is great. Touch Bar and Touch ID is plus, nice to have feature. I used to buy at apple store, I have stopped buying at apple store now because Best Buy is best place to buy apple products, the prices are always better and quality service. Save yourself money by buying apple product at Best Buy. In last three years I have updated most of my Macs all purchased at Best Buy.

After a few weeks with the laptop, I can report that I enjoy this machine. Here's what I like: 1. Touch Bar. Quick login with fingerprint reader. It allows me to quickly get to websites in safari. Ability to configure what appears in it. Quickly getting to emoji. How it saves space by collapsing and making room for more buttons. Support it in applications like Final Cut, Email, Calendar, etc. can be helpful for shortcuts. Good idea. 2. Keyboard. I don't think it's as bad as reported. 3. Size. Not too heavy. It's thin. 4. Screen. Bright and clear. A nice size. 5. Performance. Ever since Apple did the processor update, it's performed well and it's definitely an upgrade over my 2012 machine. 6. Ports. It's nice to have ports that allow you to use your power or plug in devices on any side and any location on the laptop. Could reduce amount of damaged cables due to stress and bending especially when your power cord is plugged in to an outlet on the opposite side. 7. Battery Life. Lasts a good long time even when doing Final Cut and Motion projects. 8. Operating System. It's really makes using the machine a good experience. Here's what could use improvement: 1. Touch Bar. For some things, it doesn't make sense to pull your hands from typing position to reach up to the bar. Maybe making a bar just above the trackpad somehow? 2. Ports. Have to buy all new adapters and cables. No SD Card slot although a multi-purpose dock is a great solution...maybe even better than putting multiple ports on the laptop. This way when new types of connectors (ports) are made, you can just buy a new dock with those on it. I am happy with my purchase and had to really think about the things that I think need improvement.

The knock on Macbook Pros will always be the price point, but if you can stomach the price, it is a solid machine. I mix & make music, so it was a seamless transition from my old Macbook to this system. Be prepared to upgrade your life to USB-C if you haven't already. Battery life is good, performance is solid, the machine boots swiftly, and I am one of the rare few that really enjoy the touch bar. Perhaps the most surprising feature is the sound quality from the onboarding speakers. Great sound, solid volume, and no distortion at the highest volume.

So I had a Macbook Pro 2012 model before this model and the computer has stood the test of time. It still works fine to this day, but its finally starting to really show its age in speed and workflow. I have been waiting for an 8th gen Intel refresh on either the Macbook Pro or the Imac in order to finally upgrade. When they released the Macbook Pro's a few weeks ago I figured I would give the Macbook a shot. I've had a few days to kind of play around with it and here are my honest thoughts. Its a beautiful machine. This thing chews through anything I throw at it. I am primarily a photographer so Lightroom is the ultimate test for me and it passed with flying colors. I am very happy with the overall performance of the laptop, in short its a performance Beast. BUT..here's where the Macbook starts to become an issue for me. I like to plug my laptop into monitors when I'm working at home. And with apple's choice to go completely USB-C it causes alot of issues with my current setup. I have 2 27 inch monitors, an older Cinema Display and a Thunderbolt Display. The Cinema won't connect because its not thunderbolt 2 and the Thunderbolt does not look good for some reason. The thunderbolt display also cant charge the Macbook itself requiring the cable and the monitor to eat up 2 of the 4 USB-C ports. Forcing me to maybe consider looking into a new monitor, but apple doesn't make them anymore so I have to look to an LG or replacement brand. There's no Audio Jack cable so I can't plug the computer into my desktop speakers. And I literally have had to buy an adapter for everything, I had to buy an Adapter just to be able to use my Anker 10USB Adapter. It's very odd to me that Apple would choose to get rid of such basic things. No SD Card reader either. These are very small and minuscule things that probably could have still remained in the design of the computer. It's even basic things like not even being able to connect a USB mouse to the laptop without an adapter. I know that these problems are probably nothing new or surprising to people that reviewed or have had the touch bar USB-C models for me, but its really crazy to me that Apple made this decision. I see no real benefit to them doing this and it makes the computer alot less functional. I am going to see if I can get a decent monitor setup going otherwise I may have to consider returning this and waiting for the Imac 8th gen refresh to hopefully happen later this year. At least that model will have an SD card reader and an Audio jack lol.

I upgraded to this laptop from my 2012 MacBook pro which was still operating like new...amazing machine. This is obviously faster, which I needed for editing video. I love the improvements: Touch bar, fingerprint recognition, thin design. I'm learning to live with only one kind of port (USBc). It's not the major bummer that I thought it would be. I love the speed and versatility of the USBc ports. Overall, I'm really happy with this purchase, especially since I got it as an open box special at a great price.

I've had this laptop for several weeks now, and I absolutely love it. It works like a charm, not slowing down even when I have dozens of internet tabs open at once. The ability to multitask is a huge step up from my previous computer, which would struggle to have both an internet browser and word document open at the same time. This laptop was, for me, an upgrade worth buying. As a former videographer now transitioning into graduate school, this laptop is perfect for my needs. It handles simple audio and video editing in a pinch, although I have not yet attempted anything graphically intense. The large, high-resolution screen is perfect for both heavy academic reading and for watching videos. I wish the SSD were larger, but I store most of my video work in the cloud or on external drives, anyhow, saving the SSD mostly for documents, photos, and the occasional video file. One of my only gripes with this laptop is the lack of USB, ethernet, and HDMI ports, although that problem was soon solved by buying a peripheral hub. I also am somewhat annoyed by the laptop having no optical CD drive, necessitating the need to buy yet another peripheral accessory. But all in all, these are minor prices to pay for what is overall an excellent and (so far) reliable machine.

I've always used a MacBook Pro and this upgrade is fast, lighter, with a nice wide screen. I love the wider trackpad. The Touch Bar gets getting used to but I like the easy of use available at the touch of a finger. The USB-C port is new and as a result feel at least 1 adapter to USB Standard should be included but other than that I love it!

I'm a MAC user! This is my third Mac and my second MacBook Pro. Last one was an early 2011 and it finally gave up. Apple is expensive but I like the product so decided to stay with what I'm familiar with. I purchased it at BestBuy. They had the best price at the time and I had been in to talk to different associates several times. I liked the info (knowledge) I received and the service. The new Mac has the touch bar, wasn't to sure about it but now I really like it and prefer it over the old style touch pad. I like having the ability to use my fingerprint to log on. The computer is fast with the new i7 processor and the 16 mb of RAM. I'm able to use multiple apps including two video apps at the same time. The difference in speed and performance helps make it well worth it. I like the new SSD drive over the old hard drives. Apple changed the charging cable and removed the USB and SD card slots. Not sure why so I had purchase the Ultra Drive Doc to over come this issue, so it's an additional cost. However, I really like the new Mac and hopefully it should last me a long time, longer than my last MacBook Pro.

Apple hit it out of the park this year with the inclusion of the 6 core 8th gen Intel processors. Speedier DDR4 memory and insane SSD speeds help as this is 1 of the fastest Mac's you can get, all in a nice portable size with a great screen. The discrete Radeon 560x graphics with 4GB helps with video editing and other tasks. The battery is better than last years models as well. Cons: Little Expensive.

Don’t let the title fool you, this is a great machine - I’m a graphic designer working in multiple Creative Cloud apps daily. From Photoshop to Illustrator to Premiere Pro and more, this machine handles these apps like a champ. The SSD in here is the fastest I’ve ever seen (even faster than my NVMe drives in a PC) and makes working with large files (that fit on it) a breeze. The screen is beautiful and keyboard slightly quieter from the 2016 model but only barely. The Touch Bar is... meh, it’s there. I usually run with the lid closed so it’s uselss to me 95% of the time. There’s really not much, from a hardware perspective, to complain about in how this machine is built. That said... since 2016 and Apple’s move to only Thunderbolt 3 ports, getting this machine into my professional workflow has been nothing short of a compromise. New cables were needed to connect my two 4K displays (could have got adapters but the cables are less unsightly, even then... would still need the adapters), one port is used to charge, leaving me only with a single port to plug in USB or Thunderbolt drives, SD Card readers, Ethernet adapters, etc. To make full use of my equipment I needed a external dock to accommodate those things, so that’s even more money on top of things. Still wish they would make it about 1/8” thicker and just give us two RAM slots and access to the SSD but that may be asking too much of the current day Apple design team. If your setup is less complex, or your IO needs aren’t as stringent, you will be fine. That all said, I made it work in the end (with a few hundred dollars in new accessories) and it’s so far been a great machine to get work done on.

The MacBook Pro 2018 15-inch is a powerful pro notebook with a fantastic design. However, in its bid to appeal to the mass market, it might turn off some professionals. FOR Fantastic design True Tone works well when you want it Touch Bar is improving Very good performance AGAINST Expensive Lack of ports Keyboard still feels a little flat