MacBook Pro 13 2020: Compare & Choose the Best at leapp!

There it is: the latest MacBook Pro 14 inch ! On October 18, Apple introduced this new model with renewed dimensions, which is immediately noticeable. Are you curious about the differences and similarities with its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 13 inch ? Then read on quickly, because we have listed them for you!

What does he look like?

The MacBook Pro 13” has a sleek design in a thin aluminum frame. This MacBook has a handy TouchBar , with which you can quickly use frequently used functions. This model has only Thunderbolt ports to which you can connect all your accessories, possibly with a converter.

The new MacBook Pro 14” has been redesigned. This model is similar in size to the Pro 13'', but has a larger screen thanks to the super narrow bezels. Because of these narrow bezels, this new model also has a notch - a recess for the camera - like the newer iPhones. This new MacBook does have a slightly thicker casing and is heavier than its predecessor, to make room for the new larger chip. The TouchBar has made way for a row of functional keys and the Thunderbolt ports have been replaced by a MagSafe port, HDMI connection and memory card reader. Say goodbye to that bag full of converters. Both models come in silver and space gray.

How does he look?

The display of the new MacBook Pro 14” is a Liquid Retina display with XDR technology. This provides better black levels and higher contrast and peak brightness. The colors splash off your screen, especially when you watch HDR videos. In addition, this new display also has ProMotion technology. This means that the refresh rate automatically adjusts to a maximum of 120 hertz (!). That makes viewing super smooth.

The MacBook Pro 13” on the other hand still has a Retina display and does not have these XDR and ProMotion technologies. This makes it slightly less suitable for graphic use and viewing HDR content. With a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, the screen is also slightly less sharp than that of its new brother. You probably won't notice that much in daily use. Furthermore, the screen of the MacBook Pro 13” has wider bezels and a lower peak brightness.

What can he do?

In 2020, Apple introduced the M1 chip. Because this chip works even better withmacOS , devices with this chip are faster and more efficient. Read everything you need to know about the M1 chip here. The MacBook Pro 13” has this M1 chip and therefore offers super performance, even for heavy programs.

The fact that the MacBook Pro 14” is a powerhouse and can do more than its predecessor is not without reason. This new model features the very latest and second strongest Apple chip to date: the M1 Pro. This chip is a lot faster, especially in the graphical area, and has room for more storage and working memory. This new chip can be configured for the MacBook Pro 14” with a maximum of a 10-core CPU, a 32-core GPU and no less than 8 TB (!) of storage capacity. This makes the MacBook Pro 14” suitable for the most demanding graphic tasks, which makes it especially interesting for creative professionals. Are you looking for a really big monster with even better graphical performance? The new MacBook Pro is also available in a 16” version that features the strongest Apple chip to date: the M1 Max.

Conclusion

At first glance, the new design immediately stands out, with narrow screen edges and various connections. The display of the new MacBook has been greatly improved, which you will especially notice with HDR content. The Apple M1 Pro chip is faster and has even more graphic power than the M1. It makes sense that you pay a bit more for that. These changes make the latest MacBook Pro 14" a worthy upgrade, especially for the creative professionals among us. If you are not going to use those enormous graphic powers, then you will also have a super-fast powerhouse with the MacBook Pro 13".

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