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Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M2 Pro chip with 10‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray
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Brand | Apple |
Model Name | MacBook Pro |
Screen Size | 14.2 Inches |
Color | Space Gray |
Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
CPU Model | Unknown |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Mac OS |
Special Feature | Anti Glare Coating |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
About this item
- SUPERCHARGED BY M2 PRO OR M2 MAX — Take on demanding projects with the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. M2 Pro has up to 12 CPU cores, up to 19 GPU cores, and up to 32GB unified memory. M2 Max has 12 CPU cores, up to 38 GPU cores, and up to 96GB unified memory.
- UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Go all day thanks to the power-efficient design of the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. And the MacBook Pro laptop delivers exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
- FULLY COMPATIBLE — All your pro apps run lightning fast — including Adobe Creative Cloud, Xcode, Affinity Designer, Microsoft 365, and many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps.
- BEAUTIFUL PRO DISPLAY — The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features Extreme Dynamic Range, over 1000 nits of brightness for stunning HDR content, and pro reference modes for doing your best work on the go.
- ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look sharp and sound great with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.
- CONNECT WHAT YOU WANT — MacBook Pro features a MagSafe charging port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. And enjoy seamless wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
- MAGIC KEYBOARD WITH TOUCH ID — Magic Keyboard comes with a full-height function key row and Touch ID, which gives you a fast, easy, secure way to unlock your Mac and sign in to apps and sites.
- WORKS WITH ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES — You can do amazing things when you use your Apple devices together. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on MacBook Pro. Use your MacBook Pro to answer FaceTime calls or send texts with Messages. And that’s just the beginning.
- BUILT TO LAST — The all-aluminum unibody enclosure is exceptionally durable. Free software updates keep things running smoothly and securely for years to come.
- LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See legal disclaimers below.
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Price | From: $1,799.00 | From: $1,869.99 | From: - | From: - | From: $899.00 |
Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (597) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (399) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,325) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,209) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,107) |
Display | 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display | 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Retina display | 15.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology | 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
Processor | System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, Up to 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, Up to 30-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, Up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth | System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, Up to 38-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, Up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth | System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 chip, 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU | System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 chip, 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth | System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 chip, 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, Up to 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth |
Graphics | Up to 30-core GPU | Up to 38-core GPU | Up to 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Up to Apple 10-core GPU |
Battery | Up to 18 hours battery life | Up to 22 hours battery life | Up to 20 hours battery life | Up to 18 hours battery life | Up to 18 hours battery life |
Touch Bar and Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch Bar and Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Storage | 512GB or 1TB SSD | 512GB or 1TB SSD | 256GB or 512GB SSD | 256GB or 512GB SSD | 256GB or 512GB SSD |
Technical Details
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch with Touch ID
Display |
14.2-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Liquid Retina XDR display, 3024 by 1964 pixels with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, and up to 1000 nits sustained (full-screen) brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness, True Tone technology, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz |
Processor |
System on Chip (SoC), Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, Up to 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, Up to 30-core GPU,16-core Neural Engine, Up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth |
Graphics and Video Support |
Apple 16-core GPU or Apple 19-core GPU or Apple 30-core GPU |
Charging and Expansion |
Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s); SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port |
Wireless |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 |
In the Box |
14-inch MacBook Pro, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m), 67W USB-C Power Adapter (M2 Pro with 10-core CPU) or 96W USB-C Power Adapter (M2 Pro with 12-core CPU or M2 Max) |
Height |
0.6 inch (1.55 cm) |
Width |
12.31 inches (31.26 cm) |
Depth |
8.71 inches (22.12 cm) |
Weight |
(M2 Pro): 3.5 pounds (1.60 kg), (M2 Max): 3.6 pounds (1.63 kg) |
Release Date |
1/17/2023 |
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Customers like the performance, speed, and value of the notebook computer. They mention it's impressive, incredibly fast, and worth the price. Some appreciate the build quality, sound quality, and ease of use. However, some customers disagree on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the speed of the notebook computer. They mention the cores run at a higher clock speed and provide a much smoother experience. They also appreciate the fast delivery.
"...The cores run at a higher clock speed and provide just a much smoother experience multi tasking or under heavy cpu work load...." Read more
"...I did not expect this to be solid, lightening fast - super reponsive - All day long battery and SILENT......" Read more
"...Apple delivers again! Intense quality, nice heavy feel, speed is outstanding, and of course its apple, so it has no operational issues and..." Read more
"...The performance is lightning fast, making it perfect for schoolwork, gaming, and everything in between...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the laptop. They mention it's an impressive machine, the fastest and most badass laptop they can buy. Customers also appreciate the great battery life, camera, and processor.
"...speakers, larger battery giving a couple more hours, clearly far more screen real estate, larger track pad, and larger fans/cooling system so it..." Read more
"Great machine with very good specs. I am new to IOS, so the learning curve is a bit steep...." Read more
"...feel, speed is outstanding, and of course its apple, so it has no operational issues and integrates with all other apple devices. Super Fan!" Read more
"...But above all, the display is the best I've ever seen on a laptop, bar none...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the notebook computer. They mention it's fast, silent, and can be configured with all their needs. Some say it's a high-end Mac and worth the upgrade.
"...And great price too, right now!" Read more
"Good value! I've been upgrading my tech which I use to produce music and have been on the fence about getting a MacBook Pro...." Read more
"This unit is a rock solid update. It's a work horse. We have a midnight m2 air which is beautiful and amazing...." Read more
"...And it's worth it - it's fast, silent, and can be configured with all the RAM and storage anyone might need...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the notebook computer. They mention it's in great condition, holds well, and has a nice heavy feel.
"...Track pad- Again these are by far the best track pads made...." Read more
"...I did not expect this to be solid, lightening fast - super reponsive - All day long battery and SILENT......" Read more
"It came in on time and arrived in great shape!" Read more
"...No regrets whatsoever. Apple delivers again! Intense quality, nice heavy feel, speed is outstanding, and of course its apple, so it has no..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention it replaces their MacBook Pro, and the battery life is outstanding.
"...Some of those being wi-fi 6e, bluetooth 5.3, better battery life, and HDMI 2.1 which essentially means you have more bandwidth to output a video..." Read more
"...expect this to be solid, lightening fast - super reponsive - All day long battery and SILENT...What a great upgrade...M2 just great!..." Read more
"...I am new to IOS, so the learning curve is a bit steep. Battery life is excellent and the MacBook is just the right size, not too small, not too big..." Read more
"Excellent battery life. A little heavy. Very bright screen that’s easily viewable outdoors. I expect this machine to last at least 5 years." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the notebook computer. They mention it's quiet and has better speakers.
"...Even when they do they are so quiet youd have to put your ear to the laptop to see if that is indeed what your hearing, thats how good they are...." Read more
"...solid, lightening fast - super reponsive - All day long battery and SILENT...What a great upgrade...M2 just great!..." Read more
"...And it's worth it - it's fast, silent, and can be configured with all the RAM and storage anyone might need...." Read more
"...I like the sensation, it is a fast computer, great screen, great speakers., great battery life, great camera...." Read more
Customers find the notebook computer easy to use. They mention it's quick, snappy, and makes working very enjoyable. Customers also say it provides a smoother experience multitasking or under heavy CPU work load.
"...cores run at a higher clock speed and provide just a much smoother experience multi tasking or under heavy cpu work load...." Read more
"...course the MacBook Pro is the answer to so many questions, and does so much for you. It finishes your spelling with a touch of the space bar...." Read more
"...Its quick snappy and makes working very enjoyable, especially if you have other Apple devices by which the ecosystem is very nice. I love it!" Read more
"Wonderful experience with this laptop..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the notebook computer. Some mention it's not bad at all, while others say it's a little heavy.
"Great 12 core processor, very fast, the best screen on the market, Very portable...." Read more
"...Flat out the 16" is LARGE, heavy, but packs a greater punch so to speak...." Read more
"...The build quality is excellent and the weight is not bad at all. Great product!" Read more
"Excellent battery life. A little heavy. Very bright screen that’s easily viewable outdoors. I expect this machine to last at least 5 years." Read more
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The King. M2 Max vs M1 Max 14" vs 16" which one?
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I own the 2021 m1 max 32 core gpu as well as the 14 and 16 core, m2 air 8-core, a few other windows gaming laptops and macs and now m2 max 38-core gpu model. I have recently picked up this years 19 and 30 core so i know a thing or two about all of them.
First I will cover 14" vs 16" size comparison and then go into details regarding why i daily drive the one i do and how they all compare.
As you can see from my pictures i am showing a couple comparisons of the 14" vs the 16" for size wise. This is always a common thing to be looking at when making a purchase and portability plays a large role. Flat out the 16" is LARGE, heavy, but packs a greater punch so to speak. The 16" has better speakers, larger battery giving a couple more hours, clearly far more screen real estate, larger track pad, and larger fans/cooling system so it runs about 10c cooler than the 14" at all times though i want to note neither size ever EVER overheats unlike the old intel models.
Speakers- the speakers are the best in any laptop ever on the 16" but the 14" ones are not that far behind or enough to be mad over they still are better than any windows laptop ive heard (ive heard a lot).
The larger battery- Realistically speaking in the real world were talking getting 14 hours vs 16 hours on light use so again if you have a windows machine or older mac your probably only getting 6-10 hours max anyway so even the 14" is worth your time there.
Screen- These are the best screens on the market today even against OLED as these have no risk of burn in yet still produce deep blacks. That said the screen real estate on the 16" is MUCH more and this is where you need to stop and think about what you need from your laptop. If you do any video editing or coding you may find that the 16" is the absolute best for you. The 14" can feel extremely cramped while using it on the go and for me this is the only real drawback of that size. Also note that if you dock at a desk using an external monitor or your TV at home ( hdmi or casting wirelessly to airplay) this becomes a non issue and i would much reccomend the 14" instead.
Track pad- Again these are by far the best track pads made. Just like the screen if you do video editing it is much easier using the much larger 16" versions trackpad as its a few extra inches over the already ridiculously large one on the 14". If you use an external mouse this clearly doesnt matter and if you dont do intensive tasks like gestures constantly this also wont matter for you as both are abnormally large and amazing to use.
Thermals Fans - Ok so by now you might know that the redesign with apple silicon in 2021 also came with extremely cool running laptops which is just amazing! Comparing the 14 and 16" models as said above you will see about a good 10c difference in temps under heavy load. That said you will still almost NEVER hear the fans run. Even when they do they are so quiet youd have to put your ear to the laptop to see if that is indeed what your hearing, thats how good they are. Now, if you are putting a large CPU and GPU load on your machine doing something like gaming or 3d work here is where you might realize something that most reviewers cant attest to. The 16" fans when at full speed (over 100c under extremely rare times that almost nobody can make it do mind you) are MUCH louder than the 14" ones at full speed as they push a lot more air with larger blades. This is a topic that is largely glossed over because you legit cannot get your machine this hot almost ever. So the 1% out there that do this, you know who you are, get the 14" if you care about fan sound which is the opposite of what most say because under normal use the 16" handles heat better and doesnt spin the fans as much generally speaking.
To finish the whole 14" vs 16" debate its of course personal preference however i personally daily use my 14" as its way way more portable and i enjoy using it more regardless of the drawbacks stated above. I use it at the office and home desk docked with an external display so that doesnt bother me. I also air play it to my living room TV to get video editing done or use my magic keyboard and trackpad from my couch with it hooked to my TV HDMI and it works amazing. If you dont travel or you are going to keep it plugged in at all times go for the 16" as you can enjoy the better items it can provide.
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M1 MAX 32-core vs M2 MAX 38-Core GPU's as well as others-
The advertised spec bump is exactly as youd imagine it is a very small increase to graphical performance. You actually get a much larger leap by the fact the base clock speed is higher than the M1 chip rather than the 8 extra GPU cores. In gaming i can say in world of warcraft that the extra 8 gpu cores actually increased framerates 65%!! This game however also has more to do with single core cpu speeds then GPU but it is a massive increase none the less. In video rednering ive seen a massive decrease which was suprising because the documentation doesnt mention it having double encode and decode engines yet it must because its walking all over the m1 max 32 core. Most other generic workloads arent going to matter with saving time but almost everything ive done and tested on these are within 10% difference in performance and probably not worth spending more money to get the M2 version unless you have a very specific need. When looking at the base models of these the 19-core in the 2023 vs 2021 provides a larger increase in performance and is a very welcomed change over last year. Since if your buying that machine you would not be pushing the envelope most things will work better then youd ever imagine or need and you may also want to cross shop the M2 air model if you dont mind the worse speakers and screen (see in store).
M1 10 core cpu vs 12 core cpu
This year they added 2 more efficency cores which provides a tangable performance jump over the previous model. I can see this in daily use and i can see a large difference in battery life as well as its much more effecient. The cores run at a higher clock speed and provide just a much smoother experience multi tasking or under heavy cpu work load. Its much harder to get it to hiccup vs the older models.
14" vs 16"
There is NO performance difference between the 14" and 16" contrary to popular belief from tech youtubers talking about thermal throttling. This is ridiculously based off of worthless benchmarks that literally max out your cpu and gpu for 10 mins straight and are not at all a normal use case so dont be fooled by those videos. I have real world experience on both. Do not base your choice on the made up metrics just decide what size phyiscally works better for your use case unless you need something very specific or NEED the extra 1.5-2 hours of battery for whatever reason that the 16" provides.
RAM / Unified memory
So you dont have that many options from the "stock" models that the stores get you can only choose between 16GB and 32GB which come with their own set of set SSD sizes and options but for MOST people are more then enough with any that you choose. These laptops will certainly last longer then 5 years and since you will already be spending a ton of money i highly suggest if you have any doubt to just go with the 32GB unified memory model to "futureproof" as many say. The 16GB though is more than capible and these machines can use what they call SWAP memory where it can write to the extremely fast SSD drive (except the base model 10/16 14" that has a slow ssd and worse performance) and use it as unified memory in the case your running out of physical memory. So its nothing like a windows computer where you just bluescreen and crash, these do not do that it will give you many warnings and allow you to choose how to proceed instead.
There is many other things you could say about these but this is already more than long enough and i hope i have helped you make a better choice on your potentially new laptop.
That said if your looking for the absolute king of the jungle this is your machine! Everything is largely identical to the eye between the 2021 models and these new 2023 so keep that in mind these are just an upgraded internally with some benefits. Some of those being wi-fi 6e, bluetooth 5.3, better battery life, and HDMI 2.1 which essentially means you have more bandwidth to output a video signal over if you wish to run something like a 4k monitor at up to 240hz (2021 can only do 4k 60hz).
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
I own the 2021 m1 max 32 core gpu as well as the 14 and 16 core, m2 air 8-core, a few other windows gaming laptops and macs and now m2 max 38-core gpu model. I have recently picked up this years 19 and 30 core so i know a thing or two about all of them.
First I will cover 14" vs 16" size comparison and then go into details regarding why i daily drive the one i do and how they all compare.
As you can see from my pictures i am showing a couple comparisons of the 14" vs the 16" for size wise. This is always a common thing to be looking at when making a purchase and portability plays a large role. Flat out the 16" is LARGE, heavy, but packs a greater punch so to speak. The 16" has better speakers, larger battery giving a couple more hours, clearly far more screen real estate, larger track pad, and larger fans/cooling system so it runs about 10c cooler than the 14" at all times though i want to note neither size ever EVER overheats unlike the old intel models.
Speakers- the speakers are the best in any laptop ever on the 16" but the 14" ones are not that far behind or enough to be mad over they still are better than any windows laptop ive heard (ive heard a lot).
The larger battery- Realistically speaking in the real world were talking getting 14 hours vs 16 hours on light use so again if you have a windows machine or older mac your probably only getting 6-10 hours max anyway so even the 14" is worth your time there.
Screen- These are the best screens on the market today even against OLED as these have no risk of burn in yet still produce deep blacks. That said the screen real estate on the 16" is MUCH more and this is where you need to stop and think about what you need from your laptop. If you do any video editing or coding you may find that the 16" is the absolute best for you. The 14" can feel extremely cramped while using it on the go and for me this is the only real drawback of that size. Also note that if you dock at a desk using an external monitor or your TV at home ( hdmi or casting wirelessly to airplay) this becomes a non issue and i would much reccomend the 14" instead.
Track pad- Again these are by far the best track pads made. Just like the screen if you do video editing it is much easier using the much larger 16" versions trackpad as its a few extra inches over the already ridiculously large one on the 14". If you use an external mouse this clearly doesnt matter and if you dont do intensive tasks like gestures constantly this also wont matter for you as both are abnormally large and amazing to use.
Thermals Fans - Ok so by now you might know that the redesign with apple silicon in 2021 also came with extremely cool running laptops which is just amazing! Comparing the 14 and 16" models as said above you will see about a good 10c difference in temps under heavy load. That said you will still almost NEVER hear the fans run. Even when they do they are so quiet youd have to put your ear to the laptop to see if that is indeed what your hearing, thats how good they are. Now, if you are putting a large CPU and GPU load on your machine doing something like gaming or 3d work here is where you might realize something that most reviewers cant attest to. The 16" fans when at full speed (over 100c under extremely rare times that almost nobody can make it do mind you) are MUCH louder than the 14" ones at full speed as they push a lot more air with larger blades. This is a topic that is largely glossed over because you legit cannot get your machine this hot almost ever. So the 1% out there that do this, you know who you are, get the 14" if you care about fan sound which is the opposite of what most say because under normal use the 16" handles heat better and doesnt spin the fans as much generally speaking.
To finish the whole 14" vs 16" debate its of course personal preference however i personally daily use my 14" as its way way more portable and i enjoy using it more regardless of the drawbacks stated above. I use it at the office and home desk docked with an external display so that doesnt bother me. I also air play it to my living room TV to get video editing done or use my magic keyboard and trackpad from my couch with it hooked to my TV HDMI and it works amazing. If you dont travel or you are going to keep it plugged in at all times go for the 16" as you can enjoy the better items it can provide.
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M1 MAX 32-core vs M2 MAX 38-Core GPU's as well as others-
The advertised spec bump is exactly as youd imagine it is a very small increase to graphical performance. You actually get a much larger leap by the fact the base clock speed is higher than the M1 chip rather than the 8 extra GPU cores. In gaming i can say in world of warcraft that the extra 8 gpu cores actually increased framerates 65%!! This game however also has more to do with single core cpu speeds then GPU but it is a massive increase none the less. In video rednering ive seen a massive decrease which was suprising because the documentation doesnt mention it having double encode and decode engines yet it must because its walking all over the m1 max 32 core. Most other generic workloads arent going to matter with saving time but almost everything ive done and tested on these are within 10% difference in performance and probably not worth spending more money to get the M2 version unless you have a very specific need. When looking at the base models of these the 19-core in the 2023 vs 2021 provides a larger increase in performance and is a very welcomed change over last year. Since if your buying that machine you would not be pushing the envelope most things will work better then youd ever imagine or need and you may also want to cross shop the M2 air model if you dont mind the worse speakers and screen (see in store).
M1 10 core cpu vs 12 core cpu
This year they added 2 more efficency cores which provides a tangable performance jump over the previous model. I can see this in daily use and i can see a large difference in battery life as well as its much more effecient. The cores run at a higher clock speed and provide just a much smoother experience multi tasking or under heavy cpu work load. Its much harder to get it to hiccup vs the older models.
14" vs 16"
There is NO performance difference between the 14" and 16" contrary to popular belief from tech youtubers talking about thermal throttling. This is ridiculously based off of worthless benchmarks that literally max out your cpu and gpu for 10 mins straight and are not at all a normal use case so dont be fooled by those videos. I have real world experience on both. Do not base your choice on the made up metrics just decide what size phyiscally works better for your use case unless you need something very specific or NEED the extra 1.5-2 hours of battery for whatever reason that the 16" provides.
RAM / Unified memory
So you dont have that many options from the "stock" models that the stores get you can only choose between 16GB and 32GB which come with their own set of set SSD sizes and options but for MOST people are more then enough with any that you choose. These laptops will certainly last longer then 5 years and since you will already be spending a ton of money i highly suggest if you have any doubt to just go with the 32GB unified memory model to "futureproof" as many say. The 16GB though is more than capible and these machines can use what they call SWAP memory where it can write to the extremely fast SSD drive (except the base model 10/16 14" that has a slow ssd and worse performance) and use it as unified memory in the case your running out of physical memory. So its nothing like a windows computer where you just bluescreen and crash, these do not do that it will give you many warnings and allow you to choose how to proceed instead.
There is many other things you could say about these but this is already more than long enough and i hope i have helped you make a better choice on your potentially new laptop.
That said if your looking for the absolute king of the jungle this is your machine! Everything is largely identical to the eye between the 2021 models and these new 2023 so keep that in mind these are just an upgraded internally with some benefits. Some of those being wi-fi 6e, bluetooth 5.3, better battery life, and HDMI 2.1 which essentially means you have more bandwidth to output a video signal over if you wish to run something like a 4k monitor at up to 240hz (2021 can only do 4k 60hz).
Well I wanted newer chip - ai and photography, plus everything Mac connected and running....
I did not expect this to be solid, lightening fast - super reponsive - All day long battery and SILENT...
What a great upgrade...M2 just great! Not wondering, if I should get m3 or m4 instead - I am really happy. This is first time there is a real difference in performance noticeable, just wanting to get stuff done. The connectors-ports are great, just what is needed and SD card reader. And great price too, right now!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
Plus, I’ve never seen a laptop make someone want to study more… I’m starting to think the M2 chip has magical motivational powers! 💻✨
Overall, if my son’s smile could leave a review, it would be a solid five stars.
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I have been an Apple enthusiast from the very beginning, but I am now using an 18 year old iMac which cannot be upgraded for various online activities, and it was my belief that the MacBook Pro would enable me to do online what my iMac can no longer do. Alas, that is not so. What I would like to do at this stage is to return the MacBook Pro, and purchase a new iMac. I have selected one and put it on my wish list.
I need to know; how the MacBook Pro can be returned, and the iMac delivered in replacement.
Thank you in anticipation. Richard Tubb