MacBook Pro Mid-2018 13" (Touch Bar)

The MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13-Inch (Mid-2018 True Tone Display, Touch Bar, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) is equipped with a 14 nm, 8th Generation "Coffee Lake" 2.3 GHz Intel "Core i5" processor (8259U). This CPU has four independent cores on a single silicon chip, 128 MB of eDRAM embedded on the processor die, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The notebook comes with 8 GB of onboard 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (upgradable to 16 GB at purchase, but not later), 256 GB or 512 GB of flash storage, and an integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 processor that shares system memory.

Externally, it features an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, a slim, backlit "third generation" butterfly mechanism keyboard with an integrated "Touch Bar" that provides touch-sensitive controls and Touch ID login, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad. It also boasts a high-resolution 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2560x1600 (227 ppi, 500 nits) "Retina" display with True Tone technology, and an integrated battery offering an estimated 10 hours of use.

This notebook is available in either silver or a darker "Space Gray" aluminum housing and weighs slightly over 3 pounds (1.37 kg). Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, four "Thunderbolt 3" ports (USB-C), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Compared to the model it succeeded, this version offers an improved display and keyboard, along with a more advanced processor and architecture.

The mid-2018 13-inch MacBook Pro marked a significant leap in performance by finally incorporating a quad-core 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor. This dramatically enhanced multi-core capabilities compared to its dual-core predecessor, making it suitable for more professional workloads. For the first time, the display featured True Tone technology, which automatically adjusted color temperature to match ambient lighting, resulting in a more natural viewing experience and reduced eye strain. The third-generation butterfly keyboard was also refined for quieter operation. These substantial internal advancements have established this model as a major milestone in the history of the 13-inch MacBook Pro.