Monokai was created in 2006. I felt it was time for an upgrade. These are the main advantages: 1. The colors are more balanced. If you look carefully at the ol

Monokai was created in 2006. I felt it was time for an upgrade. These are the main advantages: 1. The colors are more balanced. If you look carefully at the old Monokai (through your eyelashes), you'll notice some colors 'pop' more than others. Monokai pro solves that issue by balancing its colors based on their perceived lightness. It reads more effortlessly. 2. Custom made, pixel perfect file icons, in matching colors. 3. A user interface that doesn't get in your way, based on the same colors of the syntax highlighting. Monokai Pro is a color scheme and user interface theme in one. It's an integrated whole. 4. Sidebar font syncing based on your user font setting. 5. Five filter variations based on the standard Monokai Pro.