Macbook Pro is a line of high-end laptops produced by Apple Inc. that runs on Macintosh operating system.
- First Macbook Pro was launched in 2006 as a more powerful version of the Macbook.
- The line was updated with new models intermittently including updates to the hardware and features of the MacBook Pro.
- In 2016, the MacBook Pro introduced the Touch Bar: a thin, touch-sensitive display above the keyboard that changes based on what program is open.
- In 2020, Apple released a new MacBook Pro with a 13-inch screen featuring the new Apple-designed M1 chip.
- The M1 chip offers up to 2.8x CPU performance and up to 5x GPU performance and longer battery life compared to previous models.
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16-inch Retina display, up to Intel Core i9 processor, up to 64GB of memory, up to 8TB of storage, AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics with up to 8GB of GDDR6 memory, Touch Bar and Touch ID.
13-inch Retina display, up to Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32GB of memory, up to 4TB of storage, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, Touch Bar and Touch ID.
13-inch Retina display, Apple-designed M1 chip with up to 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, up to 16GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, up to 20 hours of battery life, Touch Bar and Touch ID.
The MacBook Pro 16-inch offers a larger display, more powerful hardware options including a better graphics card and more storage, whereas the MacBook Pro 13-inch is more affordable and portable with a smaller display.
No, the RAM and SSD are soldered onto the logic board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. It is recommended to buy the highest amount of RAM and storage you can afford when purchasing a MacBook Pro.
Battery life varies depending on the model and usage, but the MacBook Pro M1 offers up to 20 hours of battery life, which is impressive for a laptop.
Yes, you can play games on a MacBook Pro, but it's not designed for gaming. Dedicated gaming laptops typically offer better performance and cooling for extended gaming sessions.
It depends on your needs. If you require a powerful laptop for productivity tasks like video editing, programming, or design work, the MacBook Pro is a good option. However, if you are on a tight budget or only need a laptop for light use like web browsing and email, there are more affordable options available.