

They are metal, though, and so can be scratched. If you watch a lot of videos or play a lot of games, the (matte) space gray might make things more immersive for you.Īpple's anodization system is tougher than many standard types, and isn't gloppy looking like some of the ultra-tough treatments.Because of screen stands up from the keyboard, it becomes the focal point and the rest fades away. Space gray was obviously the least distracting but rose gold never really bothered me either. I've used both the space gray MacBook and the rose gold MacBook for extended periods of time. Also unlike iPhone and iPad, MacBook is a clamshell with a keyboard attached at the bottom, and the keyboard color is always visible. That doesn't mean they're all equal, though. TV sets almost always have black bezels for a reason. That means that when the display is off, dark, or filled with full-screen content like videos or games, the border fades away and you can immerse yourself in what you're doing. So, silver, gold, rose gold, and space gray are all black, all around the screen.

Unlike iPhone and iPad, MacBooks all have black faceplates, regardless of the finish.
