The build quality is outstanding. Its full-aluminum chassis feels solid, exhibiting little to no flex in the display or keyboard deck. The whole device feels hefty, with an evenly distributed weight. The finish is fairly scratch-resistant; however, the Midnight model quickly picks up fingerprints. The other color variants don’t smudge as easily. The feet feel solid and stick firmly to the bottom of the laptop.
It’s worth noting that many MacBook users have commented on how quickly the keycaps pick up smudges and develop a permanent ‘shine’ (often seen on keyboards with cheap ABS keycaps), which is disappointing for such a premium laptop, as it makes it look dirty and used. This isn’t a grease build-up, and regular cleaning doesn’t help much in preventing it. There are third-party solutions to protect the keycaps, like keyboard covers and stickers, but they may alter the typing experience.
