MacBook Pro specs: Display: 13.3 inches, 14.2 inches or 16.2 inches | Processor: Apple M1, M2 Pro or M2 Max | Memory: Configurable from 8GB up to 96GB | GPU: Apple Silicon, ranging from 10 cores to 38 cores | Storage: 256GB up to 8TB
Apple sells three different models of the MacBook Pro, all of which are powered by some form of Apple Silicon processor. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is powered by the base M2 processor, while you can configure the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with either the M2 Pro or M2 Max. The days of an Intel-powered MacBook Pro are long gone.
The base 13-inch model sticks to a design that includes a TouchBar but lacks an HDMI port or an SD Card reader. The bigger MacBook Pros, however, ditched the TouchBar in favor of dedicated function keys and a Touch ID sensor. The larger MacBook Pro models also have an HDMI 2.0 port and an SD Card reader, and MagSafe charging has made a comeback.
The larger Pro models also get speaker and display bumps, with some of the best onboard sound systems on laptops and new 120Hz ProMotion panels for smoother visuals.
Apple promises about a 20% performance boost in the M2 Pro and M2 Max over last year’s M1 Pro/Max Macbook Pros — which, according to ZDNET’s testing, rings true.
The MacBook Pro line has always filled the role of a portable laptop that provides extra power and, now, extended battery life. If you’re in need of a laptop that will allow you to edit videos and photos or dive into CAD programs on the go, then the MacBook Pro is for you.
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