Macbook Pro 2018 overheating, and other strange problems

" A 2018 MacBook Pro does not supposed to feel like a heater on very light load."

Well, as you mentioned you've replaced it before with the same results. I don't think your MacBook is defective. I have the same year MacBook as you do. You can still take it to Apple and have them look at it. Hopefully you're still under warranty.

You are right. I am keeping mine but running in High Sierra. No problems. Apple will come out with a fix.

Thank you for posting your issue. I'm on my 2nd MacBook Pro 13-inch and the overheating issues persist. I returned my first one due to excessive overheating and some popping noises. This new one has not had the popping issues but gets very hot quickly. I hope there is a solution to this!

I don't think there will be a solution until apple goes away from intel chips or adds some real cooling fans. I have the 15" pro i7 and gets hot but since i use it as a desktop (just connected to 2 monitors) it doesn't matter. I do need another laptop for travel so now i will upgrade my old Mac Air with the new one, since I am hoping the new Air does not heat up like either of the 13" or 15" pros. oh well...

I’m glad I read this thread before buying a MacBook Pro 13. Is this unique to the quad-core version or does it also affect the dual-core as well? Has Apple responded meaningfully yet? I see over 40 “me too” comments on this problem. Would love to know if I should go buy a Razer Blade Stealth 13 instead if there continues to be a heat issue with the MBP.

Sad to read these posts on overheating of the MBP. I am in desprite need of replacing my current 2008 which also has an over heating issue that started out of the box. Come on Apple — this has been a problem for MBP for a very long time. Figure it out.

The Macbook Pro is not a laptop computer and it is not designed to be used on one's lap.

With respect to memory use, you don't understand that modern opperating systems use all available RAM to increase speed and efficiency. If you had 32 GB RAM then maybe 28GB would be used under normal circumstances. What benefit is unused RAM providing, none.

Actually, it is...just not "prolonged" use. From Apples handling recommendations: "Use common sense to avoid situations where your skin is in prolonged contact with a device or its power adapter when it’s operating or plugged into a power source." https://help.apple.com/macbookprothunderbolt3/late-2018/#/apd9b8f7aa11

???

It is a notebook computer not a laptop computer. Your link specifically says " If your MacBook Pro is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from your lap and place it on a stable, well-ventilated work surface. Take special care if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against the body."

Of course theoretically too much RAM is wasteful and never used. But I've never run across such a situation. I guess if one was to get 32 GB RAM and only ever use his computer to write an occasional email the 32 GB RAM would never be used. But if one is writing Word douments, reading/writing email, browsing, editing music, watching videos, etc., then all the RAM would be used not only a portion thereby saving RAM unused for whatever reason.

With respect to the battery, different users and environments will experience different battery use. The numbers published by Apple are theoretical more than practical.

Sad to read these posts on overheating of the MBP. I am in desprite need of replacing my current 2008 which also has an over heating issue that started out of the box. Come on Apple — this has been a problem for MBP for a very long time. Figure it out.

It is time for a new computer. 2008 is not only a little old.,It is obsolete and/or vintage.

Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support

This is a silly argument. Firstly, where does Apple say it's NOT a laptop? Nowhere.

Wrong...the real answer is, everywhere.

It may not seem obvious, but it's extremely consistent, it is not an opinion, it is a provable fact:

Apple does not use the word "laptop" to describe portable computers on apple.com.

Go to various official Apple product and support documents and do a search on the word "laptop". You won't easily find it, or it might not be there at all. Apple is so systematic about avoiding the word "laptop" that it must be part of their editorial style guide.

The word Apple uses is "notebook." Look at the name of this category on the Discussions forums: Notebooks. Not "Laptops"

Same on the MacBook Pro product page. The word "notebook" is used there, the word "laptop" is not present.

This is a very intentional choice of words that several companies have chosen to use to avoid issues like complaints or lawsuits about computers that get too hot against the skin. Instead the official support documents advise you to use your notebook on a flat surface for proper ventilation around and under the case.

I have a 5 day old MacBook pro custom built and it is running so hot I feel like it’s damaging the computer. Same thing with phone support. They ran diagnostics and found nothing wrong. Advice :keep it on the desktop. 5600.00 and I can’t use my computer while watching the TV because it is too hot to be comfortable??? Seriously? After reading through this forum, I will be returning it. I am so sad.

Same here,

My first time that i bought a mac. I was convinced by friends with Mac, but this is really unpleasant!

The irritating thing is that service of the apple distributer in Israel is so bad that it wouldn't help complaining...

Really disappointing

I second that. gladly I just paid 2200€ which is still a joke for this machine.

Don´t expect any help from anyone in power from appple to help here. won´t happen. and apple will not say anything about all those problems at all. but let´s face it. they took it way to far. poeple are more and more getting ****** all over the internet.