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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Foxconn [1] Pegatron [2] |
Product family | MacBook |
Type | Laptop |
Release date |
October 26, 2021(14-inch and 16-inch)(M1 Pro/Max Series) Contents
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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) |
Storage | Soldered solid-state drive: 256 GB - 8 TB storage |
Removable storage | SD card |
Display | Liquid Retina XDR display Previous: 13.3" Current: 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 first 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 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 two-port Intel model. It adds support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR. [4] The number of supported external displays was reduced to one, while the previous Intel-based models supported two 4K displays. [5] The FaceTime camera remains 720p, but Apple advertises an improved image signal processor (ISP) that came with the M1 for higher quality video. [6]
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. [7]
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. [8]
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. [9] [10] [11] The subsequent M3 fixed this issue with the base 256 GB M3 model returning using two NAND chips. [12]
Discontinued |
Model | 13-inch, M1, 2020 [13] | 13-inch, M2, 2022 [14] | ||||
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Initial release operating system | macOS 11 Big Sur | macOS 12 Monterey | ||||
Latest release operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma | |||||
Display | ||||||
Screen Size | 13.3 in (340 mm) (diagonal) | |||||
Backlight | LED-backlit | |||||
Technology | Retina Display with IPS technology | |||||
Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | |||||
Pixel Density (ppi) | 227 | |||||
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |||||
Supported scaled resolutions |
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SDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | |||||
XDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | |||||
Color Depth | 8-bit (native) with millions of colors | |||||
Full sRGB Display | Yes | |||||
Wide Color Display (Display P3) | Yes | |||||
True Tone Display | Yes | |||||
Night Shift | Yes | |||||
ProMotion Display | No | |||||
Fixed refresh rates | 60 Hz | |||||
Cooling System | Single-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | |||||
Processor | ||||||
Chip | Apple M1 | Apple M2 | ||||
Technology Node | 5 nm (N5) | 5 nm (N5P) | ||||
CPU | ||||||
Total Cores | 8 | |||||
High-Performance Cores | 4 x Firestorm | 4 x Avalanche | ||||
Energy-Efficiency Cores | 4 x Icestorm | 4 x Blizzard | ||||
Clock Speed | 3.23 GHz, 2.06 GHz | 3.49 GHz, 2.42 GHz | ||||
Online Configuration | — | |||||
Cache | ||||||
L1 Cache | High-Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d | |||||
Shared L2 Cache | High-Performance Cores: 12 MB Energy-Efficiency Cores: 4 MB | High-Performance Cores: 16 MB Energy-Efficiency Cores: 4 MB | ||||
System Level Cache | 8 MB | |||||
GPU | ||||||
Name | Apple G13G | Apple G14G | ||||
GPU Family | Apple GPU Family 7 | Apple GPU Family 8 | ||||
Total Cores | 8 | 10 | ||||
EUs and ALUs | 32 (1024) | 40 (1280) | ||||
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | No | |||||
Metal Support | Metal 3 | |||||
Online Configuration | — | |||||
Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (11 TOPS) | 16-core Neural Engine (15.8 TOPS) | ||||
Unified Memory | ||||||
Type | 128-bit LPDDR4X 2133 MHz (68.3 GB/s) | 128-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (102.4 GB/s) | ||||
Capacity | 8 GB | |||||
Online Configuration | 16 GB | 16 GB 24 GB | ||||
SSD | ||||||
Type | PCIe 4.0-based SSD with up to 3.3 GB/s read speed | |||||
Capacity | 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 | ||
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 | |||||
Secure Authentication | ||||||
Touch ID | Yes | |||||
Audio | ||||||
Speakers | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | |||||
Force-cancelling 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 | With advanced support for high-impedance headphones | ||||
Audio output from HDMI | No | |||||
Camera | ||||||
Resolution | 720p FaceTime HD | |||||
Advanced image signal processor with computational video | Yes | |||||
Connectivity | ||||||
Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||||
Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 1.2 Gbit/s | |||||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | |||||
HDMI Port | No | |||||
SDXC Card Slot | No | |||||
USB-C/Thunderbolt Port | Two Thunderbolt 3/USB4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | |||||
Transmission Speed | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 3 or USB4) | |||||
eGPU support | No | |||||
External Display support | ||||||
Maximum display | 1 | |||||
Max. one display combination | 6K at 60Hz (Thunderbolt) | |||||
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 | |||||
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) | |||||
Total greenhouse gas emissions | 180 kg CO2e | 202 kg CO2e | 167 kg CO2e | 182 kg CO2e [17] | ||
Model Details | ||||||
Model number | A2338 | |||||
Hardware strings | MacBookPro17,1 | Mac14,7 | ||||
Part/Order number (Space Gray/Space Black at first, Silver at last) | MYD82, MYDA2 | MYD92, MYDC2 | MNEH3, MNEP3 | MNEJ3, MNEQ3 | ||
Timeline | ||||||
Announced Date | November 10, 2020 | June 6, 2022 | ||||
Released Date | November 17, 2020 | June 24, 2022 | ||||
Discontinued Date | June 6, 2022 | October 30, 2023 | ||||
Unsupported Date | Supported |
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 high-end ARM-based systems on a chip and their first professional-focused chips. 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 3.0 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 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. [25] The MacBook Pro branding has been removed from the bottom of the display bezel and is engraved on the underside of the chassis instead. [26] The models' appearance has been called reminiscent of the Titanium PowerBook G4 produced from 2001 to 2003. [27] [28] 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. [29]
Reception to the 2021 MacBook Pro was generally positive. Online reviewers such Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Emily 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. [30] [31] 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. [32]
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). [33]
Under realistic workloads, the 8 GB RAM model suffers from bottleneck issues compared to the 16 GB RAM model. [34]
Discontinued | Current |
Model | 14-inch, 2021 [35] | 16-inch, 2021 [36] | 14-inch, 2023 [37] | 16-inch, 2023 [38] | 14-inch, Nov 2023 (M3) [39] | 14-inch, Nov 2023 (M3 Pro or M3 Max) [40] | 16-inch, Nov 2023 (M3 Pro or M3 Max) [41] | ||||||||||
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Initial release operating system | macOS 12 Monterey | macOS 13 Ventura | macOS 14 Sonoma | ||||||||||||||
Latest release operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma | ||||||||||||||||
Display | |||||||||||||||||
Screen size | 14.2 in (360 mm) (diagonal) | 16.2 in (410 mm) (diagonal) | 14.2 in (360 mm) (diagonal) | 16.2 in (410 mm) (diagonal) | 14.2 in (360 mm) (diagonal) | 16.2 in (410 mm) (diagonal) | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
Technology | Liquid Retina XDR Display with IPS technology | ||||||||||||||||
Resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | |||||||||||
Pixel density (ppi) | 254 | ||||||||||||||||
Aspect ratio | 9:5.85 16:10 without menu bar | 9:5.82 16:10 without menu bar | 9:5.85 16:10 without menu bar | 9:5.82 16:10 without menu bar | 9:5.85 16:10 without menu bar | 9:5.82 16:10 without menu bar | |||||||||||
Supported scaled resolutions |
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SDR max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | 600 | |||||||||||||||
XDR max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 1000 (Full screen) 1600 (HDR Content) | ||||||||||||||||
Color depth | 10-bit (FRC) with 1 billion colors | ||||||||||||||||
Full sRGB display | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Wide color display (Display P3) | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
True Tone display | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Night Shift | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
ProMotion display | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Fixed refresh rates | 47.95 Hz, 48 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.95 Hz, 60 Hz | ||||||||||||||||
Cooling system | Dual-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | Single-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | Dual-fan cooling system with aluminum heat spreader attached on processor | ||||||||||||||
Processor | |||||||||||||||||
Chip | 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 | ||||
Technology node | 5 nm (N5) | 5 nm (N5P) | 3 nm (N3B) | ||||||||||||||
CPU | |||||||||||||||||
Total Cores | 8 or 10 | 10 | 10 or 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 or 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | ||||||
High-performance cores | 6 x Firestorm or 8 x Firestorm | 8 x Firestorm | 6 x Avalanche or 8 x Avalanche | 8 x Avalanche | 4 x Coll-P | 5 x Coll-P or 6 x Coll-P | 10 x Coll-P | 12 x Coll-P | 6 x Coll-P | 10 x Coll-P | 12 x Coll-P | ||||||
Energy-efficient cores | 2 x Icestorm | 4 x Blizzard | 4 x Coll-E | 6 x Coll-E | 4 x Coll-E | 6 x Coll-E | 4 x Coll-E | ||||||||||
Clock speed | 3.23 GHz, 2.06 GHz | 3.50 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 3.69 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 3.50 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 3.69 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 4.05 GHz, 2.75 GHz | |||||||||||
Online configuration | 10-core CPU | — | 12-core CPU | — | 12-core CPU | 16-core CPU | — | 16-core CPU | — | ||||||||
Cache | |||||||||||||||||
L1 cache | High-performance cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d | ||||||||||||||||
Shared L2 cache | High-performance cores: 24 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | High-performance cores: 32 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | High-performance cores: 16 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | High-performance cores: 32 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | High-performance cores: 16 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | High-performance cores: 32 MB Energy-efficient cores: 4 MB | |||||||||||
System level cache | 24 MB | 48 MB | 24 MB | 48 MB | 24 MB | 48 MB | 24 MB | 48 MB | 8 MB | 12 MB | 48 MB | 12 MB | 48 MB | ||||
GPU | |||||||||||||||||
Name | Apple G13S | Apple G13C | Apple G13S | Apple G13C | Apple G14S | Apple G14C | Apple G14S | Apple G14C | Apple G16G | Apple G16S | Apple G16C | Apple G16S | Apple G16C | ||||
GPU family | Apple GPU Family 7 | Apple GPU Family 8 | Apple GPU Family 9 | ||||||||||||||
Total cores | 14 or 16 | 24 or 32 | 16 | 24 or 32 | 16 or 19 | 30 or 38 | 19 | 30 or 38 | 10 | 14 or 18 | 30 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 40 | ||
EUs and ALUs | 56 (1792) or 64 (2048) | 96 (3072) or 128 (4096) | 64 (2048) | 96 (3072) or 128 (4096) | 64 (2048) or 76 (2432) | 120 (3840) or 152 (4864) | 76 (2432) | 120 (3840) or 152 (4864) | 40 (1280) | 56 (1792) or 72 (2304) | 120 (3840) | 160 (5120) | 72 (2304) | 120 (3840) | 160 (5120) | ||
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||
Metal support | Metal 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Online configuration | 16-core GPU (10-core CPU only) | 24-core GPU (From M1 Pro) 32-core GPU (From 24-core GPU) | — | 24-core GPU (From M1 Pro) 32-core GPU (From 24-core GPU) | 19-core GPU (12-core CPU only) | 38-core GPU (From 30-core GPU) | — | 30-core GPU (From M2 Pro) 38-core GPU (From 30-core GPU) | — | 18-core GPU (12-core CPU only) | 40-core GPU (16-core CPU only) | — | 40-core GPU (16-core CPU only) | — | |||
Neural engine | 16-core neural engine (11 TOPS) | 16-core neural engine (15.8 TOPS) | 16-core neural engine (18 TOPS) | ||||||||||||||
Unified memory | |||||||||||||||||
Type | 256-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | 256-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | 256-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | 256-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | 128-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (102.4 GB/s) | 192-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (153.6 GB/s) | 384-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (307.2 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | 192-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (153.6 GB/s) | 384-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (307.2 GB/s) | 512-bit LPDDR5 3200 MHz (409.6 GB/s) | ||
Capacity | 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 | 36 GB | 48 GB | ||
Online configuration | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB 96 GB (38-core GPU) | 32 GB | 64 GB 96 GB (38-core GPU) | 16 GB (from 8 GB) 24 GB | 36 GB | 96 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | 36 GB (From 18 GB) | 96 GB | 64 GB 128 GB | ||
SSD | |||||||||||||||||
Type | PCIe 4.0-based SSD with up to 7.4 GB/s read speed | ||||||||||||||||
Capacity | 512 GB 1 TB | From 512 GB | 512 GB 1 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB 1 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB 1 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB 1 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 1 TB | |||||
Online configuration | 1 TB (From 512 GB) 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB (From 512 GB) 2 TB | 1 TB (From 512 GB) 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB | |||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
Secure authentication | |||||||||||||||||
Touch ID | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Audio | |||||||||||||||||
Speakers | High-fidelity six-speakers | ||||||||||||||||
Force-cancelling 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 | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||
Camera | |||||||||||||||||
Resolution | 1080p FaceTime HD | ||||||||||||||||
Advanced image signal processor with computational video | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Connectivity | |||||||||||||||||
Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||||||||||||||
Maximum Wi-Fi speed | 1.2 Gbit/s | 2.4 Gbit/s | |||||||||||||||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (5.3 with macOS 14 Sonoma) [42] | Bluetooth 5.3 | |||||||||||||||
HDMI port | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 | |||||||||||||||
SDXC card slot | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
USB-C/Thunderbolt port | Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | Two Thunderbolt 3/USB4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | ||||||||||||||
Transmission speed | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4) | ||||||||||||||||
eGPU support | No | ||||||||||||||||
External display support | |||||||||||||||||
Maximum display | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 2 (with laptop lid closed, since macOS 14.6 and later) | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | ||||
Max. one display combination | — |
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Power | |||||||||||||||||
Battery | 11.47 V 69.6 W·h (6068 mA·h) [43] | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) [43] | 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) [43] | 72.4 W·h | 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h) [43] | ||||||||||
Power adapter | 67 W USB-C (8-core CPU) 96 W USB-C (10-core CPU) | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | 67 W USB-C (10-core CPU) 96 W USB-C (12-core CPU) | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | 70 W USB-C | 70 W USB-C (11-core CPU) 96 W USB-C (12-core CPU) | 96 W USB-C | 140 W USB-C GaN | |||||||
Optional configuration | 96 W USB-C (8-core CPU) | — | 96 W USB-C (10-core CPU) | — | 96 W USB-C (11-core CPU) | — | |||||||||||
Charging method | MagSafe 3 or USB-C ports | ||||||||||||||||
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) | |||||||||||
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) | |||||||||||
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) | |||||||||||
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) | ||||||
Total greenhouse gas emissions | 271 kg CO2e (8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 512 GB storage) 307 kg CO2e (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 1 TB storage) [44] | [ data missing ] | 349 kg CO2e (10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 512 GB storage) 382 kg CO2e (10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 1 TB storage) | 395 kg CO2e (10-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 1 TB storage) [45] | 243 kg CO2e (10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 512 GB storage) 272 kg CO2e (12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 1 TB storage) | 301 kg CO2e (12-core CPU and 30-core GPU, 1 TB storage) [46] | 300 kg CO2e (12-core CPU and 19-core GPU, 512 GB storage) 327 kg CO2e (12-core CPU and 19-core GPU, 1 TB storage) | 356 kg CO2e (12-core CPU and 38-core GPU, 1 TB storage) [47] | 202 kg CO2e (512 GB storage) | 235 kg CO2e (11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, 512 GB storage) | 296 kg CO2e (1 TB storage) [48] | 193 kg CO2e (512 GB storage) | 251 kg CO2e (1 TB storage) [49] | ||||
Model details | |||||||||||||||||
Model number | A2442 | A2485 | A2779 | A2780 | A2918 | A2992 | A2991 | ||||||||||
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 | ||
Part/order number (Space Gray/Space Black at first, Silver at last) | MKGP3, MKGR3 (8-core CPU) MKGQ3, MKGR3 (10-core CPU) | Build-to-order | MK183, MK1E3 (512 GB SSD) MK193, MK1F3 (1 TB SSD) | Build-to-Order (24-core GPU) MK1A3, MK1H3 (32-core GPU) | MPHE3, MPHH3 (10-core CPU) MPHF3, MPHJ3 (12-core CPU) | MPHG3, MPHK3 (30-core GPU) Build-to-order (38-core GPU) | MNW83, MNWC3 (512 GB SSD) MNW93, MNWD3 (1 TB SSD) | Build-to-Order (30-core GPU) MNWA3, MNWE3 (38-core GPU) | MTL73, MR7J3 (512 GB SSD) MTL83, MR7K3 (1 TB SSD) | MRX33, MRX63 (11-core CPU) MRX43, MRX73 (12-core CPU) | MRX53, MRX83 | Build-to-Order | MRW13, MRW43 (18 GB RAM) MRW23, MRW63 (36 GB RAM) | MRW33, MRW73 | MUW63, MUW73 | ||
Timeline | |||||||||||||||||
Announced Date | October 18, 2021 | January 17, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
Released Date | October 26, 2021 | January 24, 2023 | November 7, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
Discontinued Date | January 17, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | In Production | ||||||||||||||
Unsupported Date | Supported |
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. [50]
OS release | 13-inch | 14-inch and 16-inch | ||||
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M1, 2020 | M2, 2022 | M1, 2021 | M2, 2023 | M3, Nov 2023 | ||
11 Big Sur | ![]() | — | — | — | — | |
12 Monterey | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | — | — | |
13 Ventura | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 13.5 [lower-alpha 1] | |
14 Sonoma | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 14.1 | |
15 Sequoia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
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