The Vergecast Inside our MacBook Pro 2021 review
Oct 26, 2021
Monica Chin, a reviewer specializing in Apple products, joins Dieter Bohn and Nilay Patel for an engaging look at the latest MacBook Pro. They discuss how Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors redefine performance and battery testing. The conversation dives into the laptop’s striking mini-LED display and controversial design changes like the return of MagSafe and the removal of the touch bar. Insights on scoring the review process and the complexities of benchmarking performance offer a fascinating perspective on tech evaluations.
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Battery Life Testing Complexity
- Battery life testing has become more complex due to specialized hardware and software optimizations.
- Video rundown tests no longer accurately reflect real-world usage.
Real-World Battery Tests
- The Verge prioritizes real-world battery tests over synthetic ones.
- This provides a better estimate of how long a laptop will last for typical tasks.
Squarer Design
- The new MacBook Pros have a noticeably squarer design than previous models.
- This makes them slightly harder to grip.