CNET Says Apple’s $7,399 MacBook Pro Could Earn Top Laptop Rating on PROLED XDR Screen
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Updated · CNET · Nov 5
CNET Says Apple’s $7,399 MacBook Pro Could Earn Top Laptop Rating on PROLED XDR Screen
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Nov 5
Summary
CNET’s in-progress review says Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro is already tracking toward one of the outlet’s highest-ever laptop scores, led by its new PROLED XDR display and touchscreen.
The reviewed $7,399 configuration pairs an M5 Max, 128GB RAM and 2TB SSD; CNET praised the screen’s color accuracy, OLED contrast, improved audio and 4.0-pound weight, while noting a performance drop in low-power mode.
Display testing so far found reference modes highly accurate, with average Delta E below 1, brightness within 2% of standards and support expanded to Adobe RGB and DICOM modes for professional workflows.
Apple charges a flat $400 premium for the PROLED XDR panel over the prior Liquid Retina XDR, while a 16TB SSD option on 16-inch M5 Max models adds $7,000.
CNET said full performance and long-term display durability testing is still underway, with OLED drift and longevity remaining open questions despite Apple’s real-time compensation measures.