Macbook Pro Screen: Old vs New

[Revolution09]

I currently have an older all silver Macbook Pro. I'm looking into buying a new one and I'm curious how the screens compare. I have never liked the reflective look of the Glossy, so how does Antiglare compare to what I am using now?

 

[alexsd123]

You can purchase the option to get a matte screen for the 15 and 17 MBPs.

The glossy screen is not an issue to me, as a matter of fact I love it.

There is reflection, but with full brightness it is not noticeable (unless you are outside or your back is to a window).

The new LED backlit screens are very bright and put out vivid colors. If your MacBook Pro is a glossy screen, then I believe these MBPs will be a big upgrade in terms of glare and screen brightness/sharpness.

 

[Revolution09]

Sorry upon reading your reply I just realized I did not mention that my current Macbook Pro has a Matte screen. So my question really is how does that compare to the Antiglare screen on the newer model (I believe Antiglare and Matte are the same thing?)

 

[EndlessMac]

(I believe Antiglare and Matte are the same thing?)

Yes they are the same thing. Apple chose to call it anti-glare instead of matte. If your old MBP is before the switch to LED screens then you should notice a difference in the brightness of the new screen. I believe the new MBPs also have a wider color gamut range than the older MBPs which means you get a broader range of colors than before.

 

[Revolution09]

Yes they are the same thing. Apple chose to call it anti-glare instead of matte. If your old MBP is before the switch to LED screens then you should notice a difference in the brightness of the new screen. I believe the new MBPs also have a wider color gamut range than the older MBPs which means you get a broader range of colors than before.

Thank you!

 

[Corbab]

I agree that the better color displays on the glossy screens are worth the occasional glare issue. Some people have said that the white end of the spectrum gets lost, but I haven't noticed it really.