Apple MacBook Pro 15' (Touch Bar): Unboxing & Review

In-depth unboxing and review of the New 2016 MacBook Pro 15-inch with Touch Bar and Touch ID.

Specs As Tested: $3,099
CPU: Core i7 Quad-Core 2.9Ghz
GPU: Radeon Pro 460 with 4GB memory
RAM: 16GB 2133MHz memory
Storage: 512GB PCIe-based SSD

[caseysoper]

Apple: "we believe in a truly wireless future"
*one month later*
Apple: DONGLE DONGLE DONGLE DONGLE DONGLE


Update: y'all need to chill. It was a joke. Don't take it seriously. The new MacBooks are amazing. What I said has nothing to do with wireless USB ports or the fact that I use a floppy disc. I didn't say anything about USB's and I don't use cd's anymore let alone floppy discs. Chill.

2nd Update: making a joke doesn't make me an apple hater. Making a joke doesn't make this review biased. It's not even my review. Making a joke doesn't mean you need to complain in the comments. I love apple products. A lot. So much my friends make fun of me for it. It's a joke. If you didn't think it was funny, just scroll past it. I respect everybody's opinions, but some of you are freaking out over a joke. It's not offending you. My joke didn't kill anyone. It's sad I need to specify this.

[nasseralazmi]

Short Name: MacBook Pro
Long Name:Macintosh Book Professional

[WTDProductions]

am i the only one that was amazed when he dragged the touchbar settings from screen down to the bar? 😂 idk why but that was cool

[BleakVision]

That trackpad just screams for compatibility with the apple pencil. Huge missed opportunity by Apple.

[ladiddas]

This would've been perfect if they just added an SD card slot, HDMI port, and at least 2 USB-A 3.0 ports.

[LeBeautiful]

*TLDW:* Save yo money. Save yo soul...save the confusion. And get yourself a refurbished 2015 Macbook Pro.

[myscrnnm]

Probably the best video review I've seen of the 2016 MacBook Pro yet. This one actually shows the Touch Bar being used in various different contexts, and makes me even more excited to get it!

[LoveGod]

I've watched a lot of tech reviewers, MKBHD, Unbox Therapy and all the big guys. Definitely the most high-quality, in depth reviewer out there. Love the zooms on the products, especially with that 4K, your voice sounds really good and all. Don't get it why you don't have already 10 million subscribers.

[Dinobot]

WHAAATTT they got rid of the Mac Boot up sound? One of the more iconic and eargasmic sounds in computing history?!

[savedfaves]

I can live with port evolution. I like that each one covers such a range of functionally. I'd sell my backup drive and get a USBc one and for my DSLR I'd just buy a small SD Card adapter for those accessions I need to sync. What I don't like however is the excessive starting price of all the new machines.

[WalterKingstone]

When changing the volume or brightness on the touch bar, you can hold down your finger on the volume button, and it will expand automatically. Then without taking your finger off, you can slide up and down to change the volume or brightness.

[BassGuitarGuy]

Your reviews are always pleasant to watch. Great cinematography and succinct, organized narration that isn't loud and boisterous.

[JuniorShepherd]

That touchpad can double as a breakfast tray.

[YKDDS]

WOW! A Touch bar on a laptop? What an innovation!! Only slightly over 3, 000 dollars!? What a bargain!

[kartikey]

a laptop costing 3k US dollars, man i have used 3 laptops and 2 desktops since 2003, they combined don't cost this much :(

[Amandaxt]

I just brought one of the last MacBook Pro with the a DVD player. mid-late 2012, for 1, 200 the reason why cheaper, has all the ports, DVD player, and just classic

[SuperBlessings]

I really enjoy using this MacBook. I chose this one over a 2019 13" model because of the ram speed and it was the size I wanted. I only paid about $950 for it which I feel is a good price for a Mac with these specs. Awesome review video!

[DisneyMusicVideos]

Bought mine almost 2 years ago & it's been great so far! No issues yet. I have the 250GB version in the gray color. Big improvement over my previous 2011 Macbook Pro. Expensive yes, but worth it!

[andrewfreeman]

Nice video! But we really need to be more critical of APPLE now that this product has been brazenly released without adequate ports and non-upgradeable SSD like the Mac Pro Base model. They should have smoothed the transition by adding a couple USB 3.0 on each side and an SD Slot with Mag safe on both side, That would have been KILLER!

[o]

excellent review as always, but still not sold on it lol. not yet ready to lose ports, glowing Apple logo, and start up chime for a touch bar, USB C, and touch id .