

Thanks to the new hardware, a number of other specs get improved, from memory to port selection. We'll discuss the potential improvements in detail later, but suffice it to say, these new chips will be a lot faster. The M1 Max steps things up again with 32-cores of graphics processing, up to 64GB of memory and twice the memory bandwidth. The M1 Pro boasts a 10-core design, an integrated 16-core GPU and up to 32GB of unified memory (that's Apple-talk for RAM). Both chips are beefed up considerably from the original M1 processor. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available with your choices of two new Apple Silicon processors, the M1 Pro and the M1 Max. The M1 was a revelation when it first came out, and we praised it in our review, saying "Thanks to the M1 chip, the Apple Silicon inside this 3-pound beast runs circles around most Windows laptops when it comes to sheer performance." The 13-inch 2020 model was the first to be outfitted with Apple's M1 processor, the first Apple Silicon CPU offered in a Mac laptop. The biggest differences between the old and new MacBook Pro are under the hood. Thunderbolt 4 (x3), HDMI, MagSafe 3, headphone jack, SD memory card slot M1 Pro (8-core CPU, 14-core GPU or 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), with optional M1 Max with up to 10-core CPU and 32-core GPUġ6:32 of web browsing (M1, tested) | Up to 20 hours (Apple M1, claimed) | 10:21 (Intel, tested) Stay tuned to the Rocket Yard for more Apple news and Tech Tips and visit for the best upgrades for your Mac. For USB-C adapters, docks and more visit: eshop.macsales.14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024x1964 pixels, 254ppi)

Laptop automatically turns on when you open it regardless of pressing power button it also turns on automatically when plugged in with an open lid, according to Apple.SSD had very strong tape covering the interface port.Speaker module needs to be removed to pull SSD back.Bottom was more difficult to remove than previous generations, but it was not glued.Some noteworthy observations from the teardown: We were able to get our hands on the new standard 13” MacBook Pro for an unboxing and teardown and here is what we found (image gallery below). The first to arrive on shelves is the new “entry-level” 13” MacBook Pro, which is the model that does not feature the new Touch Bar or Touch ID. 13-inch MacBook Pro Late 2016 Unboxing and Teardown from on Vimeo.Īpple announced new MacBook Pro models at its “hello again” event Thursday.
