Apple has redesigned the cooling layout in its MacBook Pro model equipped with the new PROLED XDR display. In a smoke-based test filmed by Geekerwan, the path taken by the hot air leaves a clear visual difference: Apple has noticeably cut down on the amount of heated air being exhausted upward toward the screen, shifting a larger portion of the airflow out through vents at the rear of the chassis.
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The practical effect of that reconfiguration is easy to see when the notebook is run with the lid closed. Geekerwan found the MacBook Pro with the PROLED XDR panel is able to maintain its performance for much longer than the previous Mini-LED MacBook Pro. In contrast, the Mini-LED model tends to hit a thermal bottleneck in the same closed-clamshell scenario and has to lower its clock speeds to avoid overheating. The new model’s fans spin faster, yet interestingly produce a touch less audible noise overall.
That modified thermal approach may also serve to safeguard the screen itself. OLED technology is more sensitive to heat than some other panel types, and Apple appears to have taken that into account. The company’s Tandem OLED design stacks two emissive layers, a solution that delivers very high brightness while keeping heat generation in check and reducing the likelihood of image retention or burn-in.
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Ethan Rivers focuses on Android smartphones, emerging mobile platforms, and operating systems. With a critical yet fair perspective, he evaluates devices on performance, design, and ecosystem compatibility.