Apple has just announced the new MacBook Pro 2018, and both the 13-inch and 15-inch models have some major hardware upgrades over last year’s model, making the MacBook Pro 2018 the “most advanced Mac notebook ever”, according to Apple.

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That’s not to say the MacBook Pro 2017 was a slouch in the performance department, but last year’s model did feel more like an incremental upgrade of the MacBook Pro 2016. When pitting the MacBook Pro 2018 against the MacBook Pro 2017 we’re expecting a much larger jump in performance.

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So, does the improved power of the MacBook Pro 2018 justify its high price tag, or will you be better off sticking to the more affordable MacBook Pro 2017? Let’s find out.

Design

It may come as little surprise, but the MacBook Pro 2018 looks a heck of a lot like the MacBook Pro 2017. In fact, Apple told us that the dimensions of the MacBook Pro 2018 are completely unchanged from last year.

While that may disappoint those who are after a radical departure from previous models, for most of us there will be a sense of relief. After all, if it isn’t broke, why fix it?

So, expect a solid aluminum design, with the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 weighing the same 3.02 pounds (1.37kg) as the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017, and with a thinness of 0.59-inches (1.49cm) when closed.

It’s a beautifully thin and light design, and we’re glad that wasn’t compromised due to the more powerful components in this year’s model.

The 15-inch models of both the 2018 and 2017 editions are larger, with a 0.61-inch (1.55cm) thickness, and a weight of 4.02 pounds (1.83kg). That’s still impressive, considering the screen size.

Display

Talking of the screen, Apple again indicated that this will be similar to last year’s model. So, there’s a 13-inch screen with a 227ppi (Pixels Per Inch) density, and a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600.

The 15-inch version gets a pixel density of 220ppi, which is slightly less sharp, but that’s due to its 2880 x 1800 resolution being spread over a larger screen.

Both sizes of the MacBook Pro 2018 will also feature Apple’s True Tone display technology, which debuted on the iPad Pro, and also features on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

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So, regardless of whether you’re working on your MacBook Pro 2018 under bright lights in a studio, or in sunlight outside, the MacBook Pro 2018’s screen should still look fantastic. We look forward to properly testing out this new feature soon.

Hardware

This is where the MacBook Pro 2018 and MacBook Pro 2017 really diverge, as Apple has packed some of the latest, and most powerful, components available today into its latest notebook.

So you get 8th-generation Intel Core processors, with the 15-inch version getting a choice of 6-core Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz.

According to Apple, this will provide up to 70% faster performance over the MacBook Pro 2017. That’s a huge performance boost, so if you use your MacBook Pro for heavy-duty tasks and multi-tasking, the upgrade may well be worth it.

Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 gets quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz. These are also 8th-generation chips, and will provide twice the performance of last year’s model, which Apple says is “ideal for manipulating large data sets, performing complex simulations, creating multi-track audio projects, or doing advanced image processing or film editing”.

The MacBook Pro 2017 models feature 7th-generation Intel Core processors, and these Kaby Lake chips are still great little performers, but on paper the gap between the MacBook Pro 2017 and MacBook Pro 2018 is pretty huge.

The MacBook Pro 2018 will also support up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, double the maximum amount of the MacBook Pro 2017. While 16GB of RAM may be plenty for many people, if you’re working on very demanding tasks the MacBook Pro 2018’s extra memory will certainly be a worthwhile investment.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 also gets Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory, and while we don’t have the exact specifications just yet, that will either match or exceed the AMD Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon Pro 560, with up to 4GB of VRAM, found in the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2017.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 comes with integrated graphics, Iris Plus 655 with 128MB of eDRAM, which is a leap over last year’s offering.

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Price

The 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017 launched at $1,299 (£1,249, AU$1,899) for the lowest-spec model, with the 15-inch version going for $2,399 (£2,349, AU$3,499). With the launch of the MacBook Pro 2018 we should hopefully see some price cuts coming to the 2017 models soon.

Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 starts at $1,799 (around £1,400, AU$2,500, AED 7,999), with the 15-inch model starting at $2,399 (around £1,800, AU$3,250, AED 9,999).

So, while the 15-inch model looks set to keep the same price, the 13-inch is quite a bit more expensive. However, the boost in specifications may justify the extra outlay.

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Should I buy a MacBook Pro 2018?

If you’ve been holding out for a radical reimagining of the MacBook Pro, the 2018 version may disappoint you. And if you’d rather save your money, then the 2017 version is still a formidable machine that will give you plenty of bang for your buck.

However, if you want cutting-edge components and powerful performance, then the MacBook Pro 2018 is definitely worth considering. Apple seems to have done a brilliant job of cramming even more powerful hardware into that slim and light exterior that we love the MacBook Pro for.

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2017 was a pretty good year for the Mac, if you consider how 2016 went. We got new iMacs and an iMac Pro, timely revisions to the MacBook Pro and MacBook, and a promise of a new Mac Pro in the future. I got more of what I wished for than I’d expected.

With my 2017 calendar looking awfully thin, it’s time to turn to 2018. Here’s a collection of my hopes, dreams, and wild ideas for what I’d like to see from the Mac in the next year.

A Mac Pro with real upgradability

In 2017 Apple promised that a Mac Pro was finally forthcoming, changing a narrative that suggested that the forthcoming iMac Pro would be the only pro-level desktop Mac Apple would ever make. We know almost nothing about the new Mac Pro—the last time I checked, Apple hadn’t even committed to releasing it in 2018. But I’m going to put it at the top of my wish list.

In 2018, I want to see a new Mac Pro. But more than that, I want to see it really live up to Apple’s statements that it will be modular and expandable. If you listen to pro-level users talk about what they want in a Mac Pro, you’ll hear requests for upgradeability—to the latest and greatest graphics processors, for example. RAM and SSD upgrades also seem like a natural.

In terms of modularity, I’d love to see the Mac Pro cover a wider range of features and functionality than the iMac Pro does. Imagine a base model Mac Pro that’s cheaper than the iMac Pro, with similar specs to the base-model iMac Pro. Designing a computer that can reach the heights that the Mac Pro should be able to reach means that it can’t be all things to all people—there’s not going to be a $999 configuration that replaces the Mac mini—but the wider the spread of hardware options, the more potential users it can appeal to.

A new Mac mini

It’s been three years since the Mac mini got an update—and let’s be honest, the last update was both minor and disappointing. 2018 is the year for the Mac mini revival. The Mac mini is never going to be a major part of Apple’s Mac product line, but it adds a huge amount of versatility to the platform, and that’s reason enough to keep it around. There’s been at least one Mac mini running in my house for more than a decade.

The Mac mini doesn’t need to be updated every year, though it wouldn’t hurt if it got updated to modern chip technology every couple of years. This year, though, I’m hoping for a bigger change. Just as the Mac mini slimmed down in 2010 and abandoned its optical drive in 2011, it’s time for a new Mac mini design that’s built without leaving any space for traditional hard drive.

Intel has demonstrated that you can fit a full-on Intel PC in a box the size of an Apple TV; a new Mac mini doesn’t necessarily need to be quite that small, but I’d love to see the tiny PC Apple would design if huge spinning disks were no longer an issue. Throw in Thunderbolt 3 support for fast outboard storage, and you’ve got a platform that can serve Mac users well for many years to come. It’s time.

A MacBook update

In June of 2017 Apple updated the MacBook, its second revision of its tiny Retina laptop. It should do the same in 2018, keeping pace with the latest in low-power-consumption Intel processors.

But for the third straight year, I’m also hoping that we’ll see a proper MacBook update, one that does more than just speed up the internals. My wish list will be familiar if you’ve read any of my columns here: An extra USB-C port and, if it’s possible, support for Thunderbolt 3. That’s it!

I don’t think the MacBook needs a gigantic redesign. But the addition of Thunderbolt 3 would reduce compatibility confusion in the Mac product line, and a second port would allow you to plug in a USB device while powering the laptop without any dongles.

A MacBook Pro update

Updating the MacBook Pro at WWDC this year was a big step for Apple. After a few years of sluggish Mac updates, Apple made the effort to update the MacBook Pro to the latest Intel chip family less than a year after the most recent release.

That was good. It potentially marks a sign that Apple has recommitted to updating the Mac, or at least professional-level Mac systems, on a more timely basis. In 2018, though, Apple needs to keep walking that walk and proving to pros that Apple hardware is going to stay current. That means another MacBook Pro revision in 2018. It will be welcome.

A new keyboard for the Pro laptops

The new keyboard Apple is using on all of its modern laptops is remarkably polarizing; some people love it, some people hate it. The problem is, if you’re a Mac laptop user, you’ve got no alternative other than to sit out this generation and hope for new hardware someday. Worse for Apple, it seems that the keyboard is much more prone to failure than previous keyboards—and much more expensive to fix or replace.

So I’m officially adding this to my wish list: I think it’s time for Apple to backtrack on a design misstep and change the keyboard on the MacBook Pro. A pro laptop deserves a great keyboard, not one that was built as a compromise in exchange for the ultra-thinness of the MacBook. Apple doesn’t have to revert to the old keyboard style or make a laptop version of the Magic Keyboard, but whatever it does, it needs to be a design that has broad appeal—and improved reliability.

Touch Bar proof of life

Very little has happened on the Touch Bar front since it was introduced. Many people criticize it as a weird input device that’s neither fish nor fowl, but when you’re using it in an app that’s been optimized for it, you can begin to see that it has appeal in certain circumstances. It could be even more useful if third-party developers were able to access it and offer controls on it regardless of what app is currently running—but that’s not currently possible. No major features were added in High Sierra.

If Apple’s truly committed to the Touch Bar for the long term, it’s time to see some progress. That means expanded or updated software, and it might even mean modifications to the hardware. (A lot of squawking could probably be avoided simply by narrowing the Touch Bar and providing a hardware escape key at the top left.)

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Face ID

Touch ID on the MacBook Pro is pretty great, but Apple’s already moved on to Face ID on the iPhone X. And almost every Mac in existence has a camera attached. Microsoft offers Windows Hello, which lets you log in to your PC via your face. It’s time for biometric authentication to come to the Mac in a big way, and the right way to do that is to start adding Face ID functionality to the Mac. All the groundwork is there. It’s time.

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Stability

Stability. That’s it. The Mac is a mature platform used by millions of people for work and play. The most important thing to do is keep the platform stable. Reduce bugs, remove security flaws, and keep everything running smoothly. The Mac thrives because it is recognizably the Mac. I don’t think it’s in anyone’s best interest—not Mac users, not the Mac platform’s overall health, and not Apple’s strategic goals—for Apple to invest energy in a rethink of macOS to turn it into something it’s not.

This isn’t to say that I don’t want Apple to keep pushing things forward. But I’d rather than happen over on iOS, a much younger platform, than on macOS. Let the Mac be the Mac; let iOS continue to grow and change. And, yes, maybe Apple will also start working on whatever platform comes after the Mac and iOS—but that’s a development I sincerely doubt we’ll be seeing in 2018.