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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR vs MacBook Pro: Here’s every difference
Apple just unveiled its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, which joins the lineup alongside the existing MacBook Pro using the same M5 Pro and Max chips. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two models.
The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR has an all-new industrial design. It’s the first design overhaul for the MacBook Pro since 2021.
You still get a 14.2-inch regardless of whether you choose PROLED XDR or not. On the 16-inch model, PROLED XDR is 16.3 inches, slightly larger than the standard 16.2-inch.
Apple’s new design is a bit sleeker and significantly lighter-weight. It also brings back the glowing Apple logo on the lid that was an iconic element in previous generations. Additionally, the PROLED XDR has a newly designed hinge that provides greater stability.
Here’s a breakdown of how each model compares in size and weight:
As the numbers show, the overall size difference is fairly minor, but the reduced weight should be obvious to anyone who upgrades.
The new MacBook Pro’s display technology is so important, Apple put it in the branding. MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR features a tandem OLED that Apple says is “the world’s best laptop display.”
Again, it’s available in 14.2-inch or 16.3-inch sizes that are nearly identical to the standard MacBook Pro.
The PROLED XDR display is touch-enabled, with macOS 27 introducing a variety of optimizations for touch input. So if you want a touchscreen on your Mac, that’s a big advantage.
Tandem OLED means you’ll get deeper blacks, true-to-life color, and also a new max peak brightness of 2,000 nits (up from 1,600). And Adobe RGB is now supported, along with a host of industry-standard reference modes.