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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (2016)
153 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The performance and portability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the battery and price.
screen, portability, performance, design, size
price, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
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Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016) review
Glass half full of promise
Luminous display ; Innovative Touch Bar ; Four USB-C ports ; Loud and clear speakers
Touch Bar not fully-realized ; Trackpad feels too big
While Apple's brighter and bolder 15-inch MacBook brings immediate benefits the second you turn it on, it has its quirks and feels like a laptop that will become much more useful down the line.
Dec, 2016
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (15-inch, 2016) review
The trend line points toward ever-smaller computers, with premium systems diving below 10mm thick , and screens dipping down to 12.5 inches from the more common 13-inch or larger versions. But sometimes you want a big, bold, laptop with a large screen...
The larger version of Apple's MacBook Pro has a big, bold display, a thinner, lighter body, an AMD graphics chip by default and a massive trackpad. The inventive Touch Bar second-screen display saves clicks here and there, and now works with apps like...
Even the base 15-inch model is painfully expensive. The Touch Bar is a fun add-on, but not a necessity, and the move to USB-C ports means potentially carrying a bag full of dongles.
With a slim bezel around its 15-inch screen and a thinner, lighter body, the top-end MacBook Pro packs a real visual punch. But if you miss the traditional HDMI and USB ports, consider the older 2015 model that Apple still sells.
Jan, 2017
Expert review by : Tom Parsons (stuff.tv)
2016 Apple MacBook Pro 15in with Touch Bar review
The ultimate MacBook is a flawed masterpiece
A fantastic balance of power and form ; So nice to type on ; Brilliant, bright, colourful screen
Very expensive ; Disappointing battery life ; Touch Bar isn’t yet particularly useful
It’s more flawed than you might expect, but the 15in Pro is still a magnificent thing
Dec, 2016
Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)
Review: Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2016)
The new generation of MacBook Pros feel like the very distillation of Apple's design ideals. Thin, light, and powerful hardware that's designed to dominate in content creation, but it does so at the expense of some personality.
Still, it is hard to deny the great new design, the gorgeous new Retina Displays, the super fast SSD storage, the versatile Touchbar, lighter form factor, vastly improved speakers and ability to charge the device from any of the four ports are all...
Dec, 2016
Expert review by : David Price (macworld.co.uk)
MacBook Pro 2016 vs Surface Book 2: Mega-expensive laptops go head to head
Which is the best laptop: the new MacBook Pro 2016, or the new Surface Book 2 with Performance Base? Find out, as we compare the two newly announced high-end laptops for design, build quality, features, tech specs and value for money, in our new...
Nov, 2016
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (15-inch) review
The OLED Touch Bar in Apple's new MacBook Pro now works with Logic Pro, Photoshop, Spotify and other apps. But is that enough for this pricey upgrade?
The larger version of Apple's MacBook Pro has a big, bold display, a thinner, lighter body, an AMD graphics chip by default and a massive trackpad. The inventive Touch Bar second-screen display saves clicks here and there, and now works with apps like...
Even the base 15-inch model is painfully expensive. The Touch Bar is a fun add-on, but not a necessity, and the move to USB-C ports means potentially carrying a bag full of dongles.
With a slim bezel around its 15-inch screen and a thinner, lighter body, the top-end MacBook Pro packs a real visual punch. But if you miss the traditional HDMI and USB ports, consider the older 2015 model that Apple still sells.
Jun, 2017
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (15-inch, 2016) review
The trend line points toward ever-smaller computers, with premium systems diving below 10mm thick , and screens dipping down to 12.5 inches from the more common 13-inch or larger versions. But sometimes you want a big, bold, laptop with a large screen...
The larger version of Apple's MacBook Pro has a big, bold display, a thinner, lighter body, an AMD graphics chip by default and a massive trackpad. The inventive Touch Bar second-screen display saves clicks here and there, and now works with apps like...
Even the base 15-inch model is painfully expensive. The Touch Bar is a fun add-on, but not a necessity, and the move to USB-C ports means potentially carrying a bag full of dongles.
With a slim bezel around its 15-inch screen and a thinner, lighter body, the top-end MacBook Pro packs a real visual punch. But if you miss the traditional HDMI and USB ports, consider the older 2015 model that Apple still sells.
Jan, 2017
Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
Apple MacBook Pro 15-Inch (2016) Review
The top-of-the-line 15-inch MacBook Pro is now slimmer and more capable, and comes equipped with Apple's new Touch Bar. It's a laptop with the speed, storage, and size that traveling power users crave. Just get ready to buy some dongles.
Nov, 2016
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Expert review by : Klaus A. Hinum, Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)
Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Late 2016, 2.7 GHz, 455) Notebook Review
The perfect balance? We also review the mainstream configuration of the new MacBook Pro 15. The test model is faster than the entry-level spec thanks to the Core i7-6820HQ and the AMD Radeon Pro 455, but is it worth the additional price?
excellent chassis ; very good display ; huge Trackpad with great precision ; good and quiet cooling ; high WLAN transfer rates ; good speakers
neither USB-A nor HDMI-out ; defective speakers due to Boot Camp ; 2.4 GHz WLAN issue with attached USB-C device ; fans are (slightly) audible while idling ; very expensive – especially the upgrades
The review of the third Apple MacBook Pro 15 configuration actually revealed some surprising results. However, we do not speak about the two faster core components. The processor in our mainstream configuration for $2799 is 100 MHz faster than the base...
Feb, 2017
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