MacBook Pro 13-inch (2018) – Description
The MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2018) introduced quad-core processors to the 13-inch lineup for the first time, offering a major leap in performance over the previous dual-core models. It also featured the Touch Bar as standard across all configurations, marking a shift in Apple’s design direction.
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Key Features:
Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display (LED-backlit, IPS)
• Resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels
• 500 nits brightness
• P3 wide color gamut
• True Tone technology (first introduced in this model)⸻
Processor Options:
• 8th-generation Intel Core i5 (quad-core, 2.3GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz)
• Optional: Intel Core i7 (quad-core, 2.7GHz, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz)⸻
Graphics:
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (with 128MB eDRAM)⸻
Memory & Storage:
• 8GB or 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM
• SSD options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe-based storage⸻
Keyboard & Input:
• 3rd-generation butterfly keyboard (quieter and with improved dust protection)
• Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID
• Force Touch trackpad (large and precise)⸻
Ports:
• 4 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack⸻
Audio & Camera:
• Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound
• Three-mic array
• 720p FaceTime HD camera⸻
Battery & Power:
• 58.0-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of wireless web or video playback
• 61W USB-C power adapter⸻
Operating System:
• Originally shipped with macOS High Sierra
• Upgradable to macOS Ventura (last officially supported version)⸻
Notable Aspects:
• First 13” MacBook Pro with quad-core CPUs → 40–50% faster than 2017 model
• All models have Touch Bar and Touch ID
• Four Thunderbolt 3 ports — no function-key-only variant
• Butterfly keyboard — quieter but still controversial for reliability⸻
Good For:
• Developers, creatives, and professionals who need portability + quad-core power
• Users who want legacy Intel Mac app compatibility
• Those who need multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports