The all-aluminum laptop comes in Space Gray (like our test unit) or silver if you prefer a traditional Mac aesthetic. It's a smidgen deeper than the Dell XPS 13 Touch (Rose Gold Edition) ($1,999.11 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), our top pick for high-end ultraportables, but not enough that you'd say it's bulkier.

It's about half a pound lighter than the 2015 model, enough to make a difference if you carry it around with you all the time. Like the entry-level non–Touch Bar model, which uses the same basic chassis, the system measures 0.59 by 11.97 by 8.36 inches (HWD), and this version weighs 2.98 pounds (0.01 pound less than its brother). The all-new design of the MacBook Pro is the first major revamp since 2012, and overall, that's a good thing. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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