MacBook 14” owners. Is this normal?

[inigou]

Hi.
Just received yesterday my new MacBook Pro 14” and noticed this.
The hinge doesn’t keep the tension just before getting closed. Half a cm or so.
Is normal?
Please watch the video.
Thanks for your help.

 

[astorre]

yeah same for mine, but it feels like "satisfying magnetic like" close not like its wrong

 

[inigou]

yeah same for mine, but it feels like "satisfying magnetic like" close not like its wrong

Yes, not saying is wrong. Just want to check with others if is a normal behavior with this year MacBooks as my girlfriend’s 13” last year M1 air closes differently.
More feedback will be really appreciated.
Thanks everyone

 

[iAFC]

My MBP 2012 behaves the same way since it was bought brand new (which is also a testament on how durable these hinges are)

 

[SirKeldon]

MBP 14" here, same behaviour, it feels a lil bit different than MBP 2020 or MBP 2010 that I owned but as @astorre mentioned, for me it's a little bit more satisfying, not offering that resistance at that point and letting the magnets to do the final job.

 

[inigou]

MBP 14" here, same behaviour, it feels a lil bit different than MBP 2020 or MBP 2010 that I owned but as @astorre mentioned, for me it's a little bit more satisfying, not offering that resistance at that point and letting the magnets to do the final job.

Thanks for your feedback.
Some few more with the same behavior and will let my OCD rest ?

 

[Patcell]

My 14" is exactly the same.

 

[SirKeldon]

Thanks for your feedback.
Some few more with the same behavior and will let my OCD rest ?

You're more than welcome, completely normal to be careful/curious with your new equipment, specially since the design changed in this generation. Your hinge/lid behaviour is ok, now get some juice out of it and enjoy your new MBP

 

[inigou]

You're more than welcome, completely normal to be careful/curious with your new equipment, specially since the design changed in this generation. Your hinge/lid behaviour is ok, now get some juice out of it and enjoy your new MBP

I will. Thanks guys, love this forum.

 

[robertfrancis70]

The OCD is not just welcomed here, it's encouraged.

 

[darinzook]

Same thing here. Its just different with the new industrial design. Not a bad different. I think its actually an improvement over previous models.

 

[TinyMito]

 

[Prof.]

This is **normal**

 

[inigou]

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Yes, Is my first Mac computer.
Have a Pc.
Until now only had iPhones and iPads from apple. I’m getting into Mac world ?

 

[GoztepeEge]

Hi.
Just received yesterday my new MacBook Pro 14” and noticed this.
The hinge doesn’t keep the tension just before getting closed. Half a cm or so.
Is normal?
Please watch the video.
Thanks for your help.

I can confirm this is the same on my 2021 MBP 14" as well.
No difference. and I consider it is normal.