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A new video comparison from tech channel Geekerwan demonstrates the redesigned thermal system inside Apple's latest MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. Apple previously claimed that a rebuilt thermal architecture enables sustained performance for M5 Pro and M5 Max chips within a lighter chassis by redirecting warm air away from the screen. [1][2]
Using a fog machine to visualize airflow alongside the older mini-LED model, Geekerwan showed that the previous laptop pushed warm exhaust upward through the display. In contrast, the PROLED XDR model funnels heat directly out the back of the laptop through the hinge, keeping warmth away from the screen and keyboard. [1][2]
The revamped hinge and ventilation setup deliver notable improvements when the MacBook Pro runs with its lid closed while connected to an external monitor, an environment where Geekerwan observed thermal throttling cause a massive drop in the older model's performance. The testing also showed the new laptop's fans spin faster and operate more quietly, even though an iFixit teardown noted standard fan placement beneath the logic board. [1][2]
When Apple launched the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, the company said that it had completely redesigned the cooling system for “incredible sustained performance.” That could sound like marketing hype, but a YouTuber has found a great way to let us actually see the new system living up to Apple’s claims …
via 9to5Mac
Macworld The more we learn about Apple’s new MacBook Pro, the more we see how different the design is. There’s the display, which has some of the best specs we’ve ever seen; the speakers, which generate more bass when the lid is closed; and the hinge, which is more stable to accommodate taps and pinches. And now we’ve gotten a look at the cooling, which might be the most beautiful of all.
via Macworld