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Apple’s MacBook Pro is an institution in the laptop market. Originally released in 2006, the MacBook Pro has been in consistent production longer than any notebook except Lenovo’s T-Series and X-Series laptops, and it has defined the premium market since its release. We use it as a point of reference in our reviews; if a laptop can match or top the Pro, it’s probably going to win an Editor’s Choice.
Yet the introduction of the Retina display left Apple in an unusually precarious position. Pricing on the first 13-inch and 15-inch Pro with Retina started at $1,499 and $2,199, respectively, which was well north of the competition. This gave high-end Windows notebooks like the Samsung ATIV Book 8 and ASUS UX51 a chance to make their mark as legitimate alternatives.
The new Pros with battery such as Apple A1057 Battery , Apple A1039 Battery , Apple M9326 Battery , Apple M8983 Battery , Apple M7621 Battery , Apple M6392 Battery , Apple iBook M2453 Battery , Apple M8665 Battery , Apple M9628 Battery , Apple M8956 Battery , Apple M9623 Battery , Apple M9422 Battery , however, enjoy a much-needed $200 price cut. That puts our review unit, a base 13-inch model, at just $1,299. Though still expensive, this is a moderate price for a premium ultraportable. After all, many PC ultrabooks, including the Dell XPS 13 (with 1080p display) and Sony VAIO Pro 13, are more expensive. With the price decreased and the hardware updated to Intel’s latest 4th-gen Core processors, Apple may be back in charge. Has the Pro regained its crown, or can ultrabooks still their case as a comparable alternative?
Apple has always preferred silence, and the newer, more efficient 4th-gen Intel Core hardware gives the company ample opportunity to pursue that goal. Our decibel meter was never able to pick up a reading from the MacBook Pro 13, even while we ran the Geekbench stress test. Load seems to have no impact on the fan, which whirrs along at an almost inaudible pitch.
Those who pursue silence are often punished with excessive heat, a problem suffered by some older MacBooks. This latest Pro, however, tops out at a maximum external temperature of 97.6 degrees. Though this still results in noticeable warmth, the laptop is never too hot to use comfortably.
The MacBook Pro 13 banishes any questions about its place as king of the ultraportable market. While there are some ultrabooks which match its display, battery life or performance, there are none that can do all three, and those that try (such as Dell’s XPS 13 with 1080p display) are actually more expensive.
In fact, the price drop is the standout feature of the new Pro. $1,299 is still a lot of money, but it’s slightly below the competition’s average MSRP. The Dell XPS 13 with 1080p display starts at $1,349, the Toshiba Kirabook is $1,299, while the Sony VAIO Pro 13 costs $1,499. Remember, the Pro’s processing power is above average and is paired with Intel Iris graphics, while the Windows-based competition typically comes equipped with a mid-range Core i5 and Intel HD 4600.
While the previous Pro with Retina was great, it forced users to pay high prices. The new MacBook Pro with Retina display, however, is an outstanding value, and provides mind-blowing battery life on top of that. Ultimately, the late-2013 MacBook Pro 13 with Retina is a notebook that flirts with perfection.