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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018)

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018)
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alaScore 87

98 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and screen are generally positive. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the energy efficiency and price, and comments are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Price (macworld.co.uk)

MacBook Pro 15in (2018) review: An absolute beast (with a price to match)

 

The MacBook Pro has been upgraded for 2018 with new hardware. So much so that you could spend over £6,000 on one. But should you?

May, 2019
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Expert review by : Adam Shepherd , Connor Jones (itpro.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 15in (2018) review: Power never looked so good

 

Apple takes its rivals to school with a truly outstanding laptop

Gorgeous looks; Superb performance; Excellent display quality

Touch Bar and Siri are still a little pointless

Apple’s latest 15in MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops we’ve ever tested, and our favourite to boot. Combining raw power with stylish portability, it’s everything you could ever want in a 15in notebook.

Dec, 2018
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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) Review: More Power for Pros

 

Some pros have questioned the last few years of MacBook Pro. Why didn't support 32GB of RAM? Where are all of the ports we need? In this year's refresh of the 15-inch MacBook Pro ($2,399 to start, $3,199 as tested), Apple answered the first question,...

The 15-inch MacBook Pro delivers strong performance, fast storage and long battery life. But it's as expensive as ever, particularly if you want a roomy SSD. And we'd like more ports.

Aug, 2018
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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 15-Inch (2018) Review

 

With the addition of an Intel Core i9 processor, the sleek 15-inch MacBook Pro is now one of the most powerful desktop-replacement laptops you can buy, making it an excellent choice for well-heeled, on-the-go creative pros.

Sep, 2018
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

2018 MacBook Pro packs Core i9 power into its 15-inch frame

 

This high-end 15-inch laptop includes an Intel Core i9 CPU and other upgrades that finally live up to its "Pro" moniker.

The latest 15-inch MacBook Pro offers major internal upgrades to the CPU, RAM, storage and display. The Core i9 version delivers a worthwhile speed boost on processor-intensive tasks.

The basic design hasn't been updated, keeping the same advantages and flaws. Adding the new high-end options drives the cost way up.

The 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch laptop delivers the serious computing muscle that power users and creative pros crave -- but everyone else should wait for the rest of the line to be updated.

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

New MacBook Pro review: the heat is on

 

New processors, new keyboard, and True Tone displays

Powerful processors ; Thin and light design ; True Tone display

Polarizing keyboard design ; No SD card slot ; Difficult repairability

So you have to separate what you wish Apple would do from what it has done. And after the software update, what Apple has done is deliver a very good laptop, one I think you can trust. But increasingly, it’s getting harder to love.

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff, J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) Laptop Review

 

Handbrake Deluxe. Apple finally ships the MacBook Pro 15 with the new Intel processors. They feature 6 cores and should increase the multi-core performance significantly. At least in theory, because a comparison with the predecessor shows that the...

excellent case ; very good screen ; huge trackpad with great precision ; usually quiet cooling solution ; high Wi-Fi transfer rates & Bluetooth 5.0 ; good speakers ; Titan Ridge Thunderbolt 3 with DisplayPort 1.4 (AMD GPU)

insufficient power adapter ; fans running while idling and loud under maximum stress ; neither USB-A, HDMI, nor SD-reader ; very expensive especially the upgrades

Similar to the current MacBook Pro 13 2018, it took two comprehensive software updates to fix some of the problems after the launch. Besides general improvements including the battery runtime, they were focused on the poor performance utilization of...

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Nandagopal Rajan (indianexpress.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 2018 15-inch review: Loaded for performance

 

Apple MacBook Pro 2018 review: The MacBook Pro 2018 packs a punch with the most powerful processors, loads of really fast memory and a display that adds value to your workflow.

Sep, 2018
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Apple MacBook Pro 15in with Touch Bar (2018) review

 

The Mac marks its return with the 2018 MacBook Pro as a powerful machine

Sleek and lightweight design ; Blazing fast with every application ; Colour accurate screen, with great sound

Touchbar still not of much use ; Dongle-life continues with no SD-card slot or USB-A ; As expensive as a second-hand hatchback

The 2018 MacBook Pro defies logic but embraces power and beauty like no other laptop.

Aug, 2018
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