It’s razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful. It has bright, colorful Mac notebook display. And it features the Touch Bar – a Multi-Touch enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, right when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it’s ready for yours.
- Retina display; 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology (2560×1600)
- Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
- 3.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor
- 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD | 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics | 720p FaceTime HD camera
The MacBook Pro 13.3 is Apple’s best-selling laptop. It’s a workhorse that’s built to last with a solid build and great performance. Its design is aging, but the new M2 processor makes this Mac feel like it has been reborn.
With a new processor, the MacBook Pro 13 feels fresh and fast. It’s also surprisingly affordable for such a powerful machine.
If you want a top-performing laptop without spending a fortune, this is the one to buy.
When the original MacBook Pro 13 first hit the market in 2020, it took the world by storm. The current model looks a little dated, with a thicker bezel around the screen than you’ll find on competitors like the Dell XPS 13. However, it remains a beautiful machine that’s incredibly durable and a joy to use.
This laptop is a bit heavy at 2.75 pounds, but it’s not too bad considering its size. Thankfully, the chassis doesn’t bend or flex, and it’s made of solid aluminum. The keyboard also has a good amount of rigidity, and the trackpad is still among the best in the industry.
The laptop is powered by a new Intel processor, the Core M2. The chip is a huge step up from its predecessor. It delivers better performance while remaining quieter and consuming less power. Apple says the new chip has enough muscle to handle demanding tasks and even run multiple apps at once. In our tests, the MacBook Pro easily beat both its predecessor and Windows rivals like the Asus Zenbook 13 OLED (6,411) and the Dell XPS 13 OLED (7,140).
Another big improvement is the battery life. The company now estimates that this laptop can deliver up to 20 hours of video playback, which is double the previous estimate. This is largely thanks to the M2 chip and the more efficient SSD.
Despite the battery life improvements, the MacBook Pro 13 is still light on ports. It only has a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports and an audio jack, so you’ll need a dongle to connect any accessories. It’s also the last MacBook that lacks a MagSafe charger, although you can buy an external power bank to help with charging.
The new MacBook Pro is a solid performer that’s worth the price if you’re a power user. It can beat the competition in many ways, but it’s not as versatile as a PC with more ports. The only thing that could use an upgrade is the speakers, which are pretty disappointing given the price of this laptop. Otherwise, it’s a great choice for anyone who wants to spend less than $2,000 on a new laptop.
(as of June 15, 2023, 6:24 – Details)
