MacBook Pro is one of the most popular laptops developed by Apple Inc. Apple has two laptop models, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, and they are facing two groups of consumers, and we will introduce the differences between MacBook Pro and MacBook Air in the last sections.
MacBook Pro's new series use Apple silicon M-series CPUs, and it is currently available with screens that are 13 inches, 14 inches, and 16 inches. With the launch of the new macOS Ventura operating system, MacBook Pro can be more powerful.
The M2 Pro and M2 Max processors for the new MacBook Pro family were introduced by Apple in January 2023. Although having a very thin and light shell, these MacBooks are the most powerful models yet, performing better than nearly any other laptop on the market.
To help you learn more about the new MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen and Apple M2 Max chip, we will provide a video and the key timelines below:
- 01:30 What's new for the 2023 MacBook Pro
- 02:36 MacBook Pro HDMI 2.1
- 05:28 MacBook Pro 2023 benchmarks
- 09:36 MacBook Pro price
Which MacBook Pro Model Should You Buy
There is more than one model of MacBook Pro, and we will discuss the popular MacBook Pro models you can buy. Check the table below to learn the detailed information:
MacBook Pro 14-inch 2023 | MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 | MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022 | MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021 | MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 |
14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display |
16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display |
13.3" Retina display |
14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display |
16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display |
Apple M2 Pro chip or Apple M2 Max chip | Apple M2 Pro chip or Apple M2 Max chip | Apple M2 chip |
Apple M1 Pro chip or Apple M1 Max chip |
Apple M1 Pro chip or Apple M1 Max chip |
Up to 12-core CPU | 12-core CPU | 8-core CPU | Up to 10-core CPU | Up to 10-core CPU |
Up to 38-core GPU | Up to 38-core GPU | 10-core GPU | Up to 32-core GPU | Up to 32-core GPU |
Up to 96GB unified memory | Up to 96GB unified memory | Up to 24GB unified memory | Up to 64GB unified memory | Up to 64GB unified memory |
Up to 8TB storage | Up to 8TB storage | Up to 2TB storage | Up to 8TB storage | Up to 8TB storage |
Up to 18 hrs battery life | Up to 22 hrs battery life | Up to 20 hrs battery life | Up to 17 hrs battery life | Up to 21 hrs battery life |
Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch Bar and Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID |
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MacBook Pro Advantages and Disadvantages
After reading the table of the MacBook Pro model comparison, maybe you still don't know why you should or should not choose the MacBook Pro. We will introduce both the advantages and disadvantages of the MacBook in this part and help you know why MacBook Pro is special.
Advantages of MacBook Pro
- Sturdy external surface. MacBook Pro will not break easily during daily use.
- Long battery life. The new MacBook Pro 16-in (2023) supports 22 hours of battery life. You don't have to worry about a sudden power-off while traveling.
- Unique operating system. With the powerful and user-friendly macOS base system, you will get a better experience.
- More secure. MacBook Pro will not easily be attacked by viruses or malware because of its safe operating system.
- Great product interaction. If you have other apple devices, you can easily transfer photos, films, and documents between them.
Disadvantages of MacBook Pro
- Higher price. MacBook Pro is more expensive than other Windows laptops because of its unique features.
- Software limitation. You can only be allowed to download applications from Apple App Store.
- Hardware update difficulty. In keeping with Apple's significant commitment to creating its own ecosystem, upgrading the MacBook Pro can be challenging.
- Game limitation. Because of Apple's exclusive operating system and peripheral configuration, fewer game studios produce releases for macOS.
Choose MacBook Pro or MacBook Air
When you have decided to buy a MacBook, you may struggle between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. You can read this part to find answers if you don't know how to choose between them.
?️Display: MacBook Air uses a Liquid Retina display, and MacBook Pro has an advanced mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display. So if you are looking for bigger screen size or better display performance, you'd better choose MacBook Pro.
?Design: The design style of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are similar, but you can choose more colors if you are going to pick a MacBook Air. If you are a traveler, you'd better choose a lighter one, and MacBook Air is only 2.7 pounds weight.
?Ports: New MacBook Pro in 2023 has HDMI 2.1 port, and MacBook Air has only two Thunderbolt 4 ports. If you want more ports, maybe it is better to choose MacBook Pro.
?Chips: MacBook Air uses an M2 chip, and new MacBook Pros use M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. The M2 Pro and M2 Max are potent chips made for professionals with demanding workloads since they have much more transistors, performance CPU cores, and GPU cores.
How to Use Your MacBook Pro Correctly
After getting your new MacBook Pro, you'd better know how to use it correctly. Here are some tips that can extend MacBook Pro's lifespan and protect your data on it:
?Stable battery conditions. If you want your battery always perform well, you should keep your battery between 20 to 80 percent. You can adjust the brightness to a lower level to save the battery.
?Update your MacBook Pro properly. MacBook Pro can check the updates automatically. When you decide to update your software or macOS, you should stay in a stable internet environment and connect the charger to your MacBook Pro.
?️Clear system storage on Mac or MacBook Pro frequently. If your MacBook storage space is full, the device will run very slowly and even cause other problems.
?️Back up data. To avoid data loss on your MacBook Pro, you should frequently back up data with Time Machine. By the way, if you lose essential data without any backups, you should download EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and recover your lost files.
Bottom Line
All the information we share with you can help you learn more about MacBook Pro, and we hope you know which MacBook Pro model suits you most. Don't forget to read the tips to use your MacBook Pro property!
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