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Would you buy a 14/16" MacBook Pro that has a matte display?
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Would you buy a MacBook Pro with a matte screen?
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Votes: 14
53.8%
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Votes: 9
34.6%
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Maybe (need to see it first).
Votes: 3
11.5%
Total voters
Jul 18, 2002
1,865
4,770
Massachusetts
This topic is not meant to be controversial. In lamenting the demise of the matte display in the MacBook Pro would you welcome its return to the line? This is not a thread about putting the nano-etched display on the MacBook Pro; it would be a PITA to clean. Just the traditional matte finish that existed on MacBook Pros through the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro that were produced until 2013 or so. Your thoughts?
pshufd
macrumors G3
Oct 24, 2013
8,104
13,268
New Hampshire
I bought the matte display on my 2008 MacBook Pro 17 as I was using it for work. These days, though, I don't see a real difference in being able to work with the models from 2014.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 6502
Oct 13, 2020
I would, yes. Back in 2009 I paid $50 extra for this option, the standard screens were horribly reflective in sunlight.
They were quite resilient and could take quite frequent cleaning, also with some force.
So I'm still using it daily right now, actually it sports a used replacement screen (hinge problem) but also from that era. Really had to stop photo editing on it a while ago but for anything non colour critical it's still doing ok.
Edit: In retrospect, the screens have become quite stunning. I'd need to see both but would veer toward matte.
Another point in 2009 with matte was the bezel remaining seamlessly silver with the rest of the MBP. I recall at the time not liking the contrasting black bezel with the rest (except KB) being silver.
They were quite resilient and could take quite frequent cleaning, also with some force.
So I'm still using it daily right now, actually it sports a used replacement screen (hinge problem) but also from that era. Really had to stop photo editing on it a while ago but for anything non colour critical it's still doing ok.
Edit: In retrospect, the screens have become quite stunning. I'd need to see both but would veer toward matte.
Another point in 2009 with matte was the bezel remaining seamlessly silver with the rest of the MBP. I recall at the time not liking the contrasting black bezel with the rest (except KB) being silver.
Last edited: Saturday at 1:58 PM
Jul 18, 2002
1,865
4,770
Massachusetts
With a black aluminum frame around the display, a matte finish mini-LED P3 retina display could be a compelling option. Hopefully someone with influence inside the Apple design team reads this thread & gets on this right away (if they're not already!)
jav6454
macrumors Core
Nov 14, 2007
22,025
5,768
1 Geostationary Tower Plaza
No, I'll stick to glossy.
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Moonjumper
macrumors 68030
Jun 20, 2009
2,708
2,778
Lincoln, UK
The MBP screens are far less reflective than they used to be. I sold a previous MBP from 10 years or so ago because I couldn’t cope with the reflections, but the screens are totally different now. I wouldn’t go for a matte display even if it was offered. Matte causes some grain to the screen, which is much more noticeable with the tightly packed pixels of retina resolutions, while only smearing reflections, not eliminating them.
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boootloader
Jul 18, 2002
1,865
4,770
Massachusetts
This has come up because of some confluence going on with me over the past 24 hours.
Yesterday a friend of mine called for advice on a new TV. She wants a model that has a less reflective screen than the TV she has now. In looking into the Samsung frame, this year’s model has a matte finish whereas last year’s was glossy & had reflection handling issues.
This morning the reflections on my 2021 MacBook Pro’s screen from the window behind me was noticeably bothersome. It was just the way the light was coming in on this particular day. But it made me think of my matte screen 2009 17” MacBook Pro.
Yes the silver bezel around the screen wasn’t ideal. But since Apple has gotten good at anodizing aluminum — note the double black anodized keyboard well — Apple could certainly have a matte screen with a black frame.
Yesterday a friend of mine called for advice on a new TV. She wants a model that has a less reflective screen than the TV she has now. In looking into the Samsung frame, this year’s model has a matte finish whereas last year’s was glossy & had reflection handling issues.
This morning the reflections on my 2021 MacBook Pro’s screen from the window behind me was noticeably bothersome. It was just the way the light was coming in on this particular day. But it made me think of my matte screen 2009 17” MacBook Pro.
Yes the silver bezel around the screen wasn’t ideal. But since Apple has gotten good at anodizing aluminum — note the double black anodized keyboard well — Apple could certainly have a matte screen with a black frame.
Last edited: Sunday at 7:48 PM
Hell yeah! I use an anti reflective screen protector on my MacBook.
I absolutely, intensely hate the delicate glossy screen. Worst choice ever on a laptop.
Just stop it, or give us a choice between glossy glass or Matte glass.
Hell, give us a choice between this glass and a normal laptop screen. I would go for the normal laptop screen anytime
I absolutely, intensely hate the delicate glossy screen. Worst choice ever on a laptop.
Just stop it, or give us a choice between glossy glass or Matte glass.
Hell, give us a choice between this glass and a normal laptop screen. I would go for the normal laptop screen anytime
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VaruLV
macrumors 6502
Mar 25, 2019
Matte display+no silly glass on top of it, thus slightly recessed into the display assembly to avoid un-needed friction against keyboard+increase overall display resilience/durability with bigger gap between it and the keyboard.
I always optioned for the matte screens on the pre-2015 MBPs. Just got an MBP 14” and wouldn’t bother. I don’t notice any problems with reflections in my use, and any matte surface will not be as sharp.
Saturn1217
macrumors 65816
Apr 28, 2008
1,112
I've made my peace with it a long time ago, but yes, I would always prefer a matte display for any screen larger than a phone. I put matte screen protectors on all my iPads for example because I can't stand glare.
Apple's anti-reflective coating is quite good these days though. I don't miss matte nearly as much as I used to.
Apple's anti-reflective coating is quite good these days though. I don't miss matte nearly as much as I used to.
Sterkenburg
macrumors 6502a
Oct 27, 2016
Japan
A few years ago I would have answered: yes, in a heartbeat.
However, on current Retina screens reflectivity is much less of an issue than it used to be. The anti-glare coating can't be perfect, but it is good enough that I am unsure whether I would be willing to make a tradeoff with sharpness.
However, on current Retina screens reflectivity is much less of an issue than it used to be. The anti-glare coating can't be perfect, but it is good enough that I am unsure whether I would be willing to make a tradeoff with sharpness.
spiderman0616
macrumors 601
Aug 1, 2010
4,960
6,228
I'm a maybe on this one. The coating they used on the XDR display seems pretty fragile, so if the MacBook had that same setup, I wouldn't do it. If it was something more durable, I'd at least consider it.
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