Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this MacBook Pro for my boyfriend who is studying software engineering. It works very well and we haven't had any issues thus far. I own the more powerful version plus the Touch Bar. They are light, sleek, and easy to use. Some people don't like the new keyboard, but I haven't found it to be bothersome (we type for hours at a time). Sometimes the machines do run hot, but otherwise no issue.

I wanted to buy a new laptop for professional programming, and since Windows is too annoying (it does all sorts of things in the background without telling you) I decided to buy a mac. After some research I found out that this 8GB-RAM 128GB-Storage Macbook Pro is already good enough for me. First, some extra stats that are not listed in the specs, if you want to do the research: Resolution: 2560 x 1600 Storage taken by OS: 28GB Pro: 1. Good CPU & 8GB-RAM is very powerful for a laptop used for work. 2. SSD means super fast loading time. Opening a project with JetBrains IDEs (include: start IDE, load project, finish background tasks) used to take around a minute on my old laptop, but now it only takes a few seconds. I even tried loading a game (Stellaris) and the loading time is probably 5 ~ 10 times less than before. 3. Retina display gives a very good resolution for a 13 inch screen. Cons: 1. 13 inch is kind of small. Although Retina gives you a good resolution, the small font size is not ideal if you want to protect your eyesight. (I'm planning to get a secondary monitor; will update then) 2. There are only 2 USB-C ports, and you need to buy adapters for USB/HDMI or other kinds of ports. I bought a multiport adapter which costed $69. (see pic) 3. The bottom of the laptop is completely sealed, and there are only two small air outlets on the far side (see pic). The laptop got really hot during my test run with Stellaris. But since I will only use this laptop for work it won't be a problem for me - just something for you to consider.

Do not be intimidated that this is the cheapest MacBook Pro apple has to offer, it still packs a bunch. For college, the battery will last you all week. Allowing you to have hours of use. Also, the battery charges to 100% in less than two hours. With that, it is phenomenal. Mac OS has always been more power efficient than other operating systems out there in the market. Apple by far exceeds standard, for a price of course. I was able to run two low and mid level graphic games at the same time without any problem. Be aware of using this laptop in the bed while using energy consuming activities as the bottom of the MacBook can get hot. Bought this one because my previous one got stolen. Had that one for 5 years and never had a problem with it. Spilled a whole beer on it too and it came back alive after 24 hours. I was impressed honestly.

This is a great laptop i've had it for about a month and is just as great as my older one was. I do wish that they had more ports though, and it heats up after prolonged use.

In the past, I have only owned HP laptops. I always wanted to buy a MacBook, but I couldn't bring myself to spend that much money! I finally gave in after seeing virtually everyone around me using MacBooks, and I am so glad I did! The laptop is lightweight, fast, and modern, making it great for college. I also love how I can easily transition from my laptop to my iPhone. I wish I had switched over years ago!! The only con I could think of is that sometimes the laptop gets warm and starts making a low buzzing sound when I'm on certain websites, such as BuzzFeed.

I recently purchased this for college and I am really pleased with it! The Macbook Pro works smoothly without too many problems and lag. I like that it turns on within seconds. The only flaws I have with this Macbook is that it heats up pretty quickly and takes a bit of time to cool down. It runs out of battery within a few hours but it takes less than an hour to charge it back to 100%. Overall, I am very pleased with the product.

Everything is good, light and small, just a little hot

I'm in love with my MacBook Pro for its sleek and stylish look, not forgetting the quality and it's perfect size. The first time I used it, it gotten so hot to the point where it froze. I was scared that it was the end of my computer, it is working better now and I hope it don't happen again.

im still new to the computer, and have not used it a lot yet because school did not start yet but have used it enough to know good and bad things. I like it a lot. fast speed, clean design, but the only problem I have is that the computer gets hot, super super hot. The fan runs, but it still gets hot, and I try to exit out of a lot of tabs and things, but if I use it for a long time, it gets hot :/ Even though that is a not-so-good thing, I would rate it 4 stars because everything else seems to be great.

Underpowered to overpriced ratio is of course always an issue with Apple. That being said the battery life is excellent and the overall look and weight to this unit is a plus. Major downfall is that it does heat up pretty quick. And also of course it would be nice to have more USB A,C, etc... ports. The thunderbolts are nice. But not practical.

I first purchased my MacBook Pro when I began college over three years ago. It was of great use for me. Being that I was previously an HP user, I found maneuvering around my MacBook a little challenging but once I began learning it was very easy. I honestly wouldn’t go back to an HP. Now that I’ve already graduated college I use my MacBook for apps, such as Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and I use hand in hand with my Cricut machine. I have hundreds of SVG files on my MacBook with plenty of space still available. Does not heat up and is still Running like new three years later! Highly recommend!

great laptop really compact doesn't make your lap hot like windows operated laptops tend to do. great battery life and the size makes traveling with it easier.

The biggest factor that influenced me to buy this product is its battery life. That doesn't mean it has a better or bigger battery than the competitors. It actually is software optimized. Overall performance is great. It is responsive and reliable. Con: my one big disappointment is that this thing heats up pretty well when using Flash Player.

The battery on my MacBook Pro is finominal. I can use it for 10hrs without a charge. Better than any other computer. Also it is light and does not get hot.

My niece will be ready for college, The Pro is a better buy than the air and it was just a difference of 100.00$

Great for everyday tasks and some photo abd video editing. Will heat up if used with 4k display and streaming.

High performance and sleek computer. Battery life is good, but could be better for those like myself who are on the computer hours at a time for work. Computer does get pretty hot while using also.

The laptop is quick to set up, easy to use, and pleasing to the eye. The only concern was how warm the laptop becomes when in moderate use. Otherwise I'm very pleased with the product.

I use this computer mostly for work, app desig, Skype calls, financial trading, Microsoft office, beginners photoshop and it has been working great. Two things I don’t like are the keyboard it’s a bit noise and it gets kind of hot when charging. I used to have an air and I didn’t had that problem. It only has 2 usb-c so you have to buy adapters if you want to connect anything that is mostly use.

This laptop is so user friendly. Why didn’t I switch to Mac along time ago. I had it on my lap and it doesn’t get hot like PC laptops. I love my Mac