On the other hand, the MacBook Pro's overall design aesthetic has universal appeal. Despite its versatility, the Touch Bar isn't for everyone (it's banned from some states' bar exams, for instance), so it's worth a trip to the closest Apple Store to try out the Touch Bar and non-Touch Bar models side-by-side before you choose one.
It also replaces the Brightness, Volume, and Launchpad controls, hiding them in a virtual tray on the right side that you must tap to open with your finger.
Gone are the Escape and Function keys, and in their place is a high-resolution touch panel with buttons that adapt to the app you're currently using. The Touch Bar is Apple's answer to the full touch screens that have been present on Windows laptops for years. One benefit of a shallow keyboard is that it helps your fingers transition between typing on the keys and tapping on the Touch Bar that lies above them. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Review Since more and more devices are migrating to USB-C, though, the lack of other ports will be less of an issue if you plan to upgrade your peripherals. The entirety of the MacBook Pro's input/output options amount to four USB-C connectors and an input/output audio jack. Besides a less comfortable typing experience, the result is likely a need to purchase adapters for your phone, monitor, external hard drive, and other peripherals that don't support USB-C (That includes Apple's own iPhone 7 ($288.00 at Visible) (Opens in a new window), which still comes with a Lightning-to-USB cable). This laptop takes its design cues from the 12-inch MacBook, which was the first Apple portable to go all-in on USB-C and transition to butterfly switches for its keyboard. Ultimately, however, you can get similar specs for a lot less cash with our Editors' Choice, the non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro. If you're OK with a shallow keyboard and USB-C-only connectivity, the Kaby Lake CPU upgrade makes the new 13-inch MacBook Pro even more compelling, and it continues to be one of the best ultraportable laptops you can buy. The latest version of the Touch Bar-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro ($1,799, $1,999 as tested) is virtually unchanged on the outside, but brings Intel's latest processors and a graphics upgrade this time around.
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