Hardware
14-inch MacBook Pro in the notch vs the menu bar
The menu bar is always there; 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
Last updated 2025-11-03
When the notch is better
Use 14-inch MacBook Pro in the notch when you want a short live view without another icon in the menu bar.
When the menu bar stays
NotNotch does not hide Control Center or system extras. 14-inch MacBook Pro complements them.