{
  "id": 18329624,
  "title": "MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Reviews Are In: Is the Touchscreen Worth It?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/macbook-pro-proled-xdr-reviews-are-in-is-the-touchscreen-worth-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/05/macbook-pro-proled-xdr-reviews/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The new MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been reviewed, and opinions vary on the value of the touchscreen feature. David Pierce from The Verge described touch input as not meaningfully altering the laptop experience, but did note a few instances where it was helpful, such as zooming in on photos and watching movies. Kyle Barr from Gizmodo found the touchscreen useful for iPhone mirroring, stating it made the feature more intuitive. Luke Larsen from WIRED admitted to often forgetting about the touchscreen, but acknowledged it could be helpful in certain situations, like swiping away notifications or scrolling through Instagram. Chris Welch from Bloomberg praised the OLED display for its vivid colors, increased contrast, and brightness, making it a significant improvement over previous models. Timothy Beck Werth from Mashable called the OLED display \"absolutely slaps,\" noting its depth of blacks, pop of colors, and detailed contrasts. However, Welch found the upgraded speakers might be detrimental, while Jason Snell from Six Colors appreciated the Dynamic Island feature, describing it as a useful and elegant way to present information on the display.",
  "summary": "The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have been published ahead of the laptops launching on Friday. One of the key new features is a touchscreen. Is it worth it, though? Here's what reviews say. The Verge 's David Pierce said that, in his testing so far, touch input has not been something that \"meaningfully changes the laptop experience.\" He…",
  "key_points": [
    "Touchscreen feature varies in usefulness for MacBook Pro XDR models",
    "iPhone mirroring and notifications found more intuitive with touchscreen",
    "OLED display praised for vivid colors, contrast, and brightness"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}