The Ultra-Powerful Apple M2 Pro and Max Chips for MacBook Pro and Mac Mini
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Apple M2 Pro and Max chips offer ultra-powerful performance for MacBook Pro and Mac mini.
In early 2013, Apple launched the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) and MacBook Pro 14-inch along with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which are the successors of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. According to Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, these MacBook Pros offer faster performance, enhanced connectivity, and the longest battery life ever in a Mac.
Additionally, these MacBook Pro models feature the best display in a laptop and the Mac mini is available with a choice of either the M2 chip from 2022 or the M2 Pro chip. The compact PC starts at a lower starting price of $599 / £649 / AU$999.
What You Need to Know
- MacBook Pro 14-inch, MacBook Pro 16-inch and Mac mini models announced
- Powerful M2 Pro and M2 Max chips also revealed
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) starts at $1,999 / $2,149 / AU$3,199
- MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) starts at $2,499 / £2,699 / AU$3,999
- Mac mini (2023) starts at a new lower price of $599 / £649 / AU$999
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) and MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023)
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) have been updated with the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which Apple claims are ‘the world’s most powerful and efficient chip for a pro laptop.’
Performance
From the specs, we can expect high performance from these models, with up to 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Max chip, and 12-core CPU and 38-core GPU for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Max chip. They also feature a 16-core Neural Engine and memory bandwidth of up to 400GB/s.
Battery Life
Apple also boasts a potential battery life of up to 22 hours, which would be a significant improvement from previous models.
Connectivity and Memory
The MacBook Pros also support Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI support up to 8K. They can be configured with a huge 96GB of unified memory.
Pricing and Specs
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip starts at $1,999 and comes with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 200GB/s memory bandwidth, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD. For more power, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max chip costs $3,099 and comes with a 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 400GB/s memory bandwidth, 32GB unified memory, and 1TB SSD.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip starts at $2,499 and comes with a 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 200GB/s memory bandwidth, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD. The highest-end MacBook Pro 16-inch with M2 Max chip costs $3,499 and comes with a 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 400GB/s memory bandwidth, 32GB unified memory, and 1TB SSD.
Display
Both models feature a Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, which should make for a smooth experience running macOS Ventura.
Based on the specs and the previous models, these MacBook Pros have the potential to be some of the best laptops available on the market. With powerful performance, long battery life, and high-resolution displays, they are well-suited for professionals and power users. The high price tag may deter some, but for those willing to invest, the latest MacBook Pro models are likely to be worth the cost.
Mac Mini (2023)
The Mac mini (2023) has been upgraded to the M2 chip, and a new model with the M2 Pro chip, providing a compact PC with serious performance. Apple claims that the M2 Pro chip offers pro-level performance for the Mac mini for the first time, and encourages users to pair the Mac mini with the Studio Display. This may make the Mac Studio redundant.
The Mac mini (2023) comes with a lower price tag of just $599 / £649 / AU$999, making it impressively affordable. The Mac mini (M2, 2023) comes with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU and supports up to 24GB memory, and offers 9.8 times the timeline rendering performance in Final Cut Pro compared to the older Mac mini with Intel.
M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips
The M2 Pro offers up to 12-core CPU and up to 19-core GPU, and up to 32GB of fast unified memory. The M2 Max chip offers an up to 38-core GPU, double the unified memory bandwidth, and up to 96GB of unified memory.
Performance Per Watt
Apple also emphasizes the ‘industry-leading performance per watt’ of these chips, which allows for big claims about the MacBook Pros that will be powered by these chips, and their impressively long battery lives.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2023 Maina Wilson
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