In fact, the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) blows past our expectations. Many people were concerned that Apple's move from Intel would result in a hit to performance, but we can happily say that is not the case at all. MacBook Pros are Apple's high-end laptops for professionals, so you expect performance to match, and thankfully the new MacBook Pro 13-inch doesn't disappoint. M1 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch review: Performance If you want to plug in older peripherals, such as hard drives, or want to plug in a microSD card from your camera, you're going to need to buy a dongle. Our biggest complaint about previous MacBook Pros is also present and correct, with just two Thunderbolt 3 ports. It's bright and vibrant, but again, we're seeing an increasing number of competing Windows laptops with much higher resolutions. The screen has – you've guessed it – also remained the same, with a Retina resolution of 2560 x 1600, and P3 color gamut support which is essential for many digital creatives. With dimensions of 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 inches (1.56 x 30.41 x 21.24cm) and a weight of 3.0 pounds (1.4kg) it looks and feels pretty much exactly the same as previous models. While what's inside the new MacBook Pro is new and exciting, on the outside, it's disappointingly similar. While it can't handle highly intensive tasks for too long because of its fanless design, in many ways the new MacBook Air is so good that it almost makes the 13-inch MacBook Pro redundant. What's interesting is that this MacBook Air model offers similar performance to the Pro, more storage, and also now includes the same P3 color gamut support as the MacBook Pro. There's also a model with the exact same M1 chip, along with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage, and that costs $1,249 / £1,249 / AU$1,949, which is again cheaper than the base model of the Pro. This is because it features the same M1 processor (though with one less GPU core) and is a lot less money. If the base model of the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is still too pricey, then we really recommend considering the MacBook Air. That's something to commend Apple on, though it may be a bit of a bitter pill for people who have recently bought the Intel model.

So, you're getting a boost in performance and battery life for the same asking price. One thing to point out, however, is that the price for the new MacBook Pro 13-inch with the M1 chip remains the same as the earlier 2020 model with an Intel processor. However, that does mean the MacBook Pro 13-inch remains a pricey investment. You may only be able to find refurbished or second-hand M1 MacBook Pros knocking about these days, however, as the M2 model has since released in replacement of the earlier 13-inch M1 model.Īs with previous models of MacBook, you can't open it up and add more storage or RAM, which means if you're thinking you may need the extra space or memory, then buying it now will save frustration later.

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