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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Foxconn [1] Pegatron [2] |
Product family | MacBook |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | November 17, 2020 |
Media | USB, full-size SDXC card |
Operating system | macOS |
System on a chip | Apple M series |
Memory | 8 - 128 GB unified memory (on-package LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, LPDDR5X) |
Storage | Soldered solid-state drive: 256 GB - 8 TB storage |
Removable storage | SD card |
Display | Previous: Retina Display (13.3") Current: Liquid Retina XDR Display (14.2" and 16.2") |
Graphics | Apple-designed integrated graphics |
Camera | FaceTime 720p or 1080p |
Touchpad | Force touch trackpad |
Connectivity | Wireless: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Wired ports: MagSafe charging port, USB-C, Thunderbolt, HDMI |
Power | Up to 99.6 Wh battery and 140 W GaN power adapter |
Online services | Optional on online configurations: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro |
Marketing target | Professional use |
Backward compatibility | Supports x86 software with Rosetta 2 |
Predecessor | MacBook Pro (Intel-based) |
Related | |
Website | apple |
The MacBook Pro with Apple silicon is a line of Mac notebook computers introduced in November 2020 by Apple. It is the higher-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the consumer-focused MacBook Air, and is currently sold with 14-inch and 16-inch screens. All models use Apple-designed M series systems on a chip.
The first MacBook Pro with Apple silicon, based on the Apple M1, was released in November 2020.
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros were released on October 26, 2021. Powered by either M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, they are the first to be available only with an Apple silicon system on a chip. These models re-introduced elements from previous revisions which were removed in the 2016 Touch Bar 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro, such as MagSafe and hardware function keys.
On November 10, 2020, Apple introduced a 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports based on the Apple M1 system on a chip, launched alongside an updated MacBook Air and Mac Mini as the first Macs with Apple's new line of custom ARM-based Apple silicon chips. [3] The M1 13-inch MacBook Pro is externally identical to the previous Intel model, with two ports and an aluminium case. [4] It adds support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR. [5] The number of supported external displays was reduced to one, while the previous Intel-based models supported two 4K displays. [6] The FaceTime camera remains 720p, but Apple advertises an improved image signal processor (ISP) that came with the M1 for higher quality video. [7]
On June 6, 2022, at WWDC 2022, Apple introduced the 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports based on the Apple M2 chip. This launched alongside an updated MacBook Air, with a new design, and also with the M2 chip. The specifications of the M2 MacBook Pro are almost the same, but it supports up to 24 GB of unified memory. The 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro was discontinued on October 30, 2023, in favor of an entry-level 14-inch model with the base M3 chip and two Thunderbolt ports. [8]
CNN's review of the M2 MacBook Pro was generally positive, praising it as "one of the fastest laptops ever", but criticized some aspects of the design, noting the lower-priced M2 MacBook Air has a higher-resolution webcam, larger display and MagSafe charging. [9]
Testing by reviewers found the solid-state drive in the base 256 GB M2 model to be significantly slower (read speeds 50% slower and write speeds 30% slower) than the 256 GB M1 model due to only having one NAND chip as opposed to two. Apple later confirmed to The Verge that the M2 MacBook Air with the same 256 GB storage also lacked a second NAND chip. [10] [11] [12] The subsequent M3 fixed this issue with the base 256 GB M3 model returning using two NAND chips. [13]
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Model | 13-inch, M1, 2020 | 13-inch, M2, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Basic info | Hardware strings | MacBookPro17,1 | Mac14,7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Model number | A2338 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part number | MYD82, MYDA2 | MYD92, MYDC2 | MNEH3, MNEP3 | MNEJ3, MNEQ3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date | Announced | November 10, 2020 | June 6, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Released | November 17, 2020 | June 24, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued | June 6, 2022 | October 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsupported | Supported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating system | Initial | macOS Big Sur 11.0 | macOS Monterey 12.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latest | macOS Tahoe 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | Height | 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Width | 11.97 in (30.4 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depth | 8.36 in (21.2 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 3.0 lb (1.36 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secure authentication | Touch ID | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | Size | Diagonal | 13.3 in (340 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vertical-by-horizontal | 11.28 by 7.05 in (287 by 179 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resolution | Vertical-by-horizontal | 2560 × 1600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Density | 227 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aspect ratio | 16:10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supported scaled resolutions |
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Technology | Retina Display with IPS technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Backlight | LED-backlit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nano-texture configuration | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refresh rate | Minimum | 60 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum | 60 Hz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ProMotion Display | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supported fixed refresh rate | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brightness and contrast | SDR max brightness | 500 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XDR Max brightness | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contrast ratio (typical) | 1,400:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Color | Full sRGB | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wide color (P3) | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Color depth | 8-bit (native) with millions of colors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True Tone | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night Shift | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | Cooling system | Number of fan(s) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum RPM | 7199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heat spreader | Aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chip | Chip name | Apple M1 | Apple M2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technology node | 5 nm (N5) | 5 nm (N5P) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bit | 64-bit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total CPU cores | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
High-performance cores | 4 × 3.20 GHz | 4 × 3.49 GHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy-efficiency cores | 4 × 2.06 GHz | 4 × 2.42 GHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Graphics processor | Apple G13G | Apple G14G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total GPU cores | 8 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GPU family | Apple GPU Family 7 | Apple GPU Family 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metal support | Metal 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Neural Engine | 16-core (11 TOPS FP16) | 16-core (15.8 TOPS FP16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media engine | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apple Intelligence | Yes (currently not available in China mainland) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unified memory | Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 (2133 MHz) | LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory bus width | 128-bit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory size | 8 GB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 16 GB | 16 GB 24 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage | Storage type | PCIe 4.0-based SSD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage speed | Up to 3.3 GB/s read speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage size | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB | 1 TB 2 TB | 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB | 1 TB 2 TB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connector | HDMI | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SDXC card slot | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USB-C/Thunderbolt | Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission speed | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 3 or USB 4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External display support [14] [note 1] | Maximum display | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One external display |
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Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keyboard and trackpad | Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard with scissor-switch mechanism and ambient light sensor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of keys | 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arrow keys | 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function keys | Esc key is physical only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Touch Bar | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camera | Resolution | 720p FaceTime HD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advanced image signal processor with computational video | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Center Stage and Desk View | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio | Speakers | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Force-canceling woofers | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wide stereo sound | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dolby Atmos playback | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dolby Atmos with built-in speakers | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Microphone | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.5 mm jack | Yes | Yes With advanced support for high-impedance headphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio output from HDMI | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power | Battery | 11.4 V 58.2 W·h (5152 mA·h) [15] with 1000 battery cycle count [16] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power adapter | 61 W USB-C | 67 W USB-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Optional configuration | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charging method | USB-C ports | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fast charge capability | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total greenhouse gas emissions | 180 kg CO2e | 202 kg CO2e | 167 kg CO2e | 182 kg CO2e [17] |
At an online event on October 18, 2021, Apple announced redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. [18] They are based on the M1 Pro and M1 Max, Apple's first professional-focused ARM-based systems on a chip. The new models addressed many criticisms of the Touch Bar MacBook Pro [19] by re-introducing hard function keys in place of the Touch Bar, an HDMI 2.0 port, [20] a full-size SDXC reader and MagSafe 3 charging. Other additions include a 1000 nit Mini LED Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion supporting variable refresh rates up to 120 Hz, thinner display bezels and a 1080p FaceTime webcam housed in an iPhone-like notch, Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4, and a six-speaker sound system supporting Dolby Atmos. The M1 Pro chip supports up to two external displays, both at 6K resolution, while the M1 Max chip supports up to four displays: three at 6K resolution, and one at 4K resolution. [21] The 16-inch version is bundled with a 140 W GaN power supply that supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1, though only MagSafe supports full-speed charging as the machine's USB-C ports are limited to 100 W. [22]
On January 17, 2023, Apple announced the updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models based on the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. The updated models also include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, HDMI 2.1, longer battery life, and up to 96 GB of memory with M2 Max models with better speed and performance. [23]
On October 30, 2023, Apple announced updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, increased memory, and screens that support 600 nits of SDR brightness. The M3 Pro and M3 Max models replace the space gray finish with a darker space black finish. A lower-end 14-inch model was introduced with an M3 chip and two USB 4/Thunderbolt 3 ports, replacing the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro. [24] The models also include a Thread radio unannounced by Apple. [25]
On October 30, 2024, Apple announced updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, 12 MP webcams with support for Center Stage, brighter 1,000 nit displays with a nano-texture option, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with a third port added to the M4 14-inch model. The baseline 14-inch models come with 16 GB RAM as standard, whereas the M3 14-inch model previously started with 8 GB. [26]
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature a thicker and more-squared design than their immediate Intel-based predecessors. The keyboard features full-sized function keys, with the keyboard set in a "double anodized" black well. [27] The MacBook Pro branding has been removed from the bottom of the display bezel and is engraved on the underside of the chassis instead. [28] The models' appearance has been called reminiscent of the Titanium PowerBook G4 produced from 2001 to 2003. [29] [30] The models are available in silver or space gray finishes, similar to the previous Intel models. There was some criticism on social media that the MagSafe cable only came in silver and mismatched the space gray models. [31]
Reception to the 2021 MacBook Pro was generally positive. Online reviewers such Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Emily Young (formerly Anthony Young) of Linus Tech Tips and Marques Brownlee praised the new design, the larger function keys, the new screen and M1 Pro and M1 Max. [32] [33] The Verge gave the models a 9.5/10 score, praising the increased speed and battery life, improved displays and speakers, and the removal of the Touch Bar, but criticized memory upgrade costs as "absurd" and noted only Apple's own apps seemed optimized for the GPUs. [34]
iFixit gave the models a repairability score of 4/10, compared to just 1/10 for the Touch Bar MacBook Pro, saying that battery replacements are easier as it is no longer glued in, and the display as well as most ports are modular, though noted speakers are glued in and solid-state storage is permanently soldered (as before). [35]
Under realistic workloads, the 8 GB RAM model suffers from bottleneck issues compared to the 16 GB RAM model. In 2024, with the release of the M4 chip, Apple increased the base memory to 16 GB across all Mac models. [36] [37]
Discontinued | Current |
Model | 14-inch, 2021 | 16-inch, 2021 | 14-inch, 2023 | 16-inch, 2023 | 14-inch, Nov 2023 (M3) | 14-inch, Nov 2023 (M3 Pro or M3 Max) | 16-inch, Nov 2023 | 14-inch, 2024 (M4) | 14-inch, 2024 (M4 Pro or M4 Max) | 16-inch, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Basic info | Hardware strings | MacBookPro18,3 | MacBookPro18,4 | MacBookPro18,1 | MacBookPro18,2 | Mac14,9 | Mac14,5 | Mac14,10 | Mac14,6 | Mac15,3 | Mac15,6 | Mac15,10 | Mac15,8 | Mac15,7 | Mac15,11 | Mac15,9 | Mac16,1 | Mac16,8 | Mac16,6 | Mac16,7 | Mac16,5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Model number | A2442 | A2485 | A2779 | A2780 | A2918 | A2992 | A2991 | A3112 | A3401 | A3185 | A3403 | A3186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part number | MKGP3, MKGR3 | MKGQ3, MKGR3 | Build-to-order | MK183, MK1E3 | MK193, MK1F3 | Build-to-order | MK1A3, MK1H3 | MPHE3, MPHH3 | MPHF3, MPHJ3 | MPHG3, MPHK3 | Build-to-order | MNW83, MNWC3 | MNW93, MNWD3 | Build-to-order | MNWA3, MNWE3 | MTL73, MR7J3 | MTL83, MR7K3 | MXE03, MXE13 | MRX33, MRX63 | MRX43, MRX73 | MRX53, MRX83 | Build-to-order | MRW13, MRW43 | MRW23, MRW63 | MRW33, MRW73 | MUW63, MUW73 | MW2U3, MW2W3 | MW2V3, MW2X3 | MCX04, MCX14 | MX2H3, MX2E3 | MX2J3, MX2F3 | MX2K3, MX2G3 | Build-to-order | MX2X3, MX2T3 | MX2Y3, MX2U3 | MX303, MX2V3 | MX313, MX2W3 | |||
Date | Announced | October 18, 2021 | January 17, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | March 4, 2024 | October 30, 2023 | October 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Released | October 26, 2021 | January 24, 2023 | November 7, 2023 | March 8, 2024 | November 7, 2023 | November 8, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued | January 17, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | October 30, 2024 | In production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unsupported | Supported | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating system | Initial | macOS Monterey 12.0 | macOS Ventura 13.0 | macOS Ventura 13.5 | macOS Sonoma 14.1 | macOS Sequoia 15.0 | macOS Sequoia 15.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latest | macOS Tahoe 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dimensions | Height | 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | 0.66 in (1.7 cm) | 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | 0.66 in (1.7 cm) | 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | 0.66 in (1.7 cm) | 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | 0.66 in (1.7 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Width | 12.31 in (31.3 cm) | 14.01 in (35.6 cm) | 12.31 in (31.3 cm) | 14.01 in (35.6 cm) | 12.31 in (31.3 cm) | 14.01 in (35.6 cm) | 12.31 in (31.3 cm) | 14.01 in (35.6 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depth | 8.71 in (22.1 cm) | 9.77 in (24.8 cm) | 8.71 in (22.1 cm) | 9.77 in (24.8 cm) | 8.71 in (22.1 cm) | 9.77 in (24.8 cm) | 8.71 in (22.1 cm) | 9.77 in (24.8 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 4.7 lb (2.13 kg) | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) | 4.7 lb (2.13 kg) | 4.8 lb (2.18 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.54 kg) | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) | 4.7 lb (2.13 kg) | 4.8 lb (2.18 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.54 kg) | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) | 4.7 lb (2.13 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secure authentication | Touch ID | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | Size | Diagonal | 14.2 in (360 mm) | 16.2 in (410 mm) | 14.2 in (360 mm) | 16.2 in (410 mm) | 14.2 in (360 mm) | 16.2 in (410 mm) | 14.2 in (360 mm) | 16.2 in (410 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vertical-by-horizontal | 11.91 by 7.73 in (303 by 196 mm) | 13.61 by 8.79 in (346 by 223 mm) | 11.91 by 7.73 in (303 by 196 mm) | 13.61 by 8.79 in (346 by 223 mm) | 11.91 by 7.73 in (303 by 196 mm) | 13.61 by 8.79 in (346 by 223 mm) | 11.91 by 7.73 in (303 by 196 mm) | 13.61 by 8.79 in (346 by 223 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resolution | Vertical-by-horizontal | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Density | 254 ppi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aspect ratio | 9:5.85 16:10 without notch | 9:5.82 16:10 without notch | 9:5.85 16:10 without notch | 9:5.82 16:10 without notch | 9:5.85 16:10 without notch | 9:5.82 16:10 without notch | 9:5.85 16:10 without notch | 9:5.82 16:10 without notch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Technology | Liquid Retina XDR Display with IPS technology | Liquid Retina XDR Display with IPS and quantum dot technology [38] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Backlight | Mini-LED-backlit with 2010 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2554 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2010 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2554 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2010 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2554 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2010 full-array local dimming zones | Mini-LED-backlit with 2554 full-array local dimming zones | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nano-texture configuration | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refresh rate | Minimum | 24 Hz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum | 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ProMotion Display | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supported fixed refresh rate | 47.95 Hz, 48 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.95 Hz, 60 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brightness and contrast | SDR max brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits | 1000 nits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XDR max brightness | 1000 nits (sustained full-screen) 1600 nits (HDR content) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contrast ratio (typical) | 1,000,000:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Color | Full sRGB | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wide color (P3) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Color depth | 10-bit (FRC) with 1 billion colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
True Tone | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night Shift | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | Cooling system | Number of fan(s) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum RPM | 5779 RPM (left) 6241 RPM (right) | 5348 RPM (left) 5776 RPM (right) | 6800 RPM each | 5349 RPM (left) 5777 RPM (right) | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM each | 6898 RPM (left) 7450 RPM (right) | 5349 RPM (left) 5777 RPM (right) | 6550 RPM | 7826 RPM each | 5777 RPM each | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heat spreader | Aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chip | Chip name | Apple M1 Pro | Apple M1 Max | Apple M1 Pro | Apple M1 Max | Apple M2 Pro | Apple M2 Max | Apple M2 Pro | Apple M2 Max | Apple M3 | Apple M3 Pro | Apple M3 Max | Apple M3 Pro | Apple M3 Max | Apple M4 | Apple M4 Pro | Apple M4 Max | Apple M4 Pro | Apple M4 Max | |||||||||||||||||||||
Technology node | 5 nm (N5) | 5 nm (N5P) | 3 nm (N3B) | 3 nm (N3E) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bit | 64-bit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total CPU cores | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
High-performance cores | 6 × 3.23 GHz | 8 × 3.23 GHz | 6 × 3.49 GHz | 8 × 3.49 GHz | 8 × 3.68 GHz | 8 × 3.49 GHz | 8 × 3.68 GHz | 4 × 4.05 GHz | 5 × 4.05 GHz | 6 × 4.05 GHz | 10 × 4.05 GHz | 12 × 4.05 GHz | 6 × 4.05 GHz | 10 × 4.05 GHz | 12 × 4.05 GHz | 4 × 4.41 GHz | 8 × 4.51 GHz | 10 × 4.51 GHz | 12 × 4.51 GHz | 10 × 4.51 GHz | 12 × 4.51 GHz | |||||||||||||||||||
Energy-efficiency cores | 2 × 2.06 GHz | 4 × 2.42 GHz | 4 × 2.75 GHz | 6 × 2.75 GHz | 4 × 2.57 GHz | 6 × 2.75 GHz | 4 × 2.57 GHz | 6 × 2.89 GHz | 4 × 2.59 GHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 10-core CPU | — | 12-core CPU | — | 12-core CPU | — | 16-core CPU | — | 16-core CPU | — | 14-core CPU | — | 16-core CPU | — | 16-core CPU | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Graphics processor | Apple G13S | Apple G13C | Apple G13S | Apple G13C | Apple G14S | Apple G14C | Apple G14S | Apple G14C | Apple G15G | Apple G15S | Apple G15C | Apple G15S | Apple G15C | Apple G16G | Apple G16S | Apple G16C | Apple G16S | Apple G16C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total GPU cores | 14 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 38 | 19 | 30 | 38 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 30 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 40 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 32 | 40 | 20 | 32 | 40 | ||||||||||
GPU family | Apple GPU Family 7 | Apple GPU Family 8 | Apple GPU Family 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metal support | Metal 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 16-core GPU (requires 10-core CPU) | — | 32-core GPU | — | 32-core GPU | — | 19-core GPU (requires 12-core CPU) | — | 38-core GPU | — | 38-core GPU | — | 18-core GPU (requires 12-core CPU) | — | 40-core GPU (requires 16-core CPU) | — | 40-core GPU (requires 16-core CPU) | — | 20-core GPU (requires 14-core CPU) | — | 40-core GPU (requires 16-core CPU) | — | 40-core GPU (requires 16-core CPU) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Neural Engine | 16-core (11 TOPS FP16) | 16-core (15.8 TOPS FP16) | 16-core (18 TOPS FP16) | 16-core (38 TOPS INT8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media engine | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW AV1 decode | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apple Intelligence | Yes (currently not available in China mainland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unified memory | Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) | LPDDR5X-7500 (3750 MHz) | LPDDR5X-8533 (4266 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory bus width | 256-bit | 512-bit | 256-bit | 512-bit | 256-bit | 512-bit | 256-bit | 512-bit | 128-bit | 192-bit | 384-bit | 512-bit | 192-bit | 384-bit | 512-bit | 128-bit | 256-bit | 384-bit | 512-bit | 256-bit | 384-bit | 512-bit | ||||||||||||||||||
Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s | 307.2 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s | 307.2 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s | 120 GB/s | 273 GB/s | 409.5 GB/s | 546 GB/s | 273 GB/s | 409.5 GB/s | 546 GB/s | ||||||||||||||||||
Memory size | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 18 GB | 36 GB | 48 GB | 18 GB | 36 GB | 48 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 36 GB | 48 GB | 24 GB | 48 GB | 36 GB | 48 GB | ||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB 96 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB 96 GB | 16 GB 24 GB | 24 GB | 36 GB | 96 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | 36 GB | — | 96 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | 24 GB 32 GB | 32 GB | 48 GB | — | 64 GB 128 GB | 48 GB | — | 64 GB 128 GB | |||||||||||||
Storage | Storage type | PCIe 4.0-based SSD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage speed | Up to 7.4 GB/s read speed | Up to 3.3 GB/s read speed | Up to 7.4 GB/s read speed | Up to 3.3 GB/s read speed | Up to 7.4 GB/s read speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storage size | 512 GB | 1 TB | From 512 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | |||||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB (From 512 GB) 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | |||||||||||||||||
Connector | HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SDXC card slot | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USB-C/Thunderbolt | Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | Three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission speed | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4) | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 3 or USB 4) | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4) | Up to 120 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 5 or USB 4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External display support [14] [note 2] | Maximum display | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 2 (with laptop lid closed) [note 3] | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 (macOS Sonoma and later) | Bluetooth 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keyboard and trackpad | Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard with scissor-switch mechanism and ambient light sensor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of keys | 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arrow keys | 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function keys | With full-height | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Touch Bar | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camera | Resolution | 1080p FaceTime HD | 12 MP camera with 1080p FaceTime HD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advanced image signal processor with computational video | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Center Stage and Desk View | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio | Speakers | High-fidelity six-speakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Force-canceling woofers | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wide stereo sound | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dolby Atmos playback | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dolby Atmos with built-in speakers | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Microphone | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.5 mm jack | With advanced support for high-impedance headphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio output from HDMI | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power | Battery | 11.47 V 69.6 W·h (6068 mA·h) [39] | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) [39] | 11.47 V 69.6 W·h (6068 mA·h) | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) | 11.47 V 69.6 W·h (6068 mA·h) [39] | 72.4 W·h | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) [39] | 72.4 W·h | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) [39] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power adapter | 67 W USB-C | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | 67 W USB-C | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | 70 W USB-C | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | 70 W USB-C | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Optional configuration | 96 W USB-C | — | 96 W USB-C | — | 96 W USB-C | — | 96 W USB-C | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charging method | MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fast charge capability | 96 W or 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 | 96 W or 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 | 96 W or 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports with 240 W USB-C cable | 96 W or 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | 140 W USB-C through MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports with 240 W USB-C cable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total greenhouse gas emissions | 271 kg CO2e [40] | 307 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 349 kg CO2e [41] | 382 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 395 kg CO2e | 243 kg CO2e [42] | 272 kg CO2e | 301 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 300 kg CO2e [43] | 327 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 356 kg CO2e | 202 kg CO2e [44] | [ data missing ] | 235 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 296 kg CO2e | 193 kg CO2e [45] | 251 kg CO2e | 198 kg CO2e [46] | [ data missing ] | 218 kg CO2e | [ data missing ] | 248 kg CO2e | 279 kg CO2e [47] | 303 kg CO2e |
The macOS operating system has been pre-installed on all Apple silicon MacBook Pro computers since release, starting with version macOS Big Sur, which is the first release of macOS that can run on Apple Silicon Macs. [48] Asahi Linux can also be installed but Windows cannot be booted on them.
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M1, 2020 | M2, 2022 | M1, 2021 | M2, 2023 | M3, Nov 2023 | M4, 2024 | ||
11 Big Sur | ![]() | — | — | — | — | — | |
12 Monterey | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | — | — | — | |
13 Ventura | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 13.5 [a] | — | |
14 Sonoma | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 14.1 | — | |
15 Sequoia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 15.1 | |
26 Tahoe | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
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