•  Date Published: 04 Jun 2023
    • Apple M2 (8-core CPU)
    • Apple M2 GPU (10-core)
    • 13.3”, QHD (2560 x 1600), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 8GB RAM
    • OS
    • macOS
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm (11.97" x 8.36" x 0.61")
    • Weight
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • MagSafe 3 charging port
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Touch ID
    • Web camera
    • 720p FaceTime HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
    • Speakers
    • Four-speaker sound system
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Ambient light sensor
    • Force Touch trackpad

    Portability

    Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
    11.97" x 8.36" x 0.61" Dimensions
    1.40 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -10% Weight

    Review

    Apple MacBook Pro 13 in-depth review

    It's a public secret that Apple is setting the standards in mobile computing. Pretty much every other manufacturer out there has borrowed some sort of design feature from the MacBooks. While being a visual trendsetter, Apple hasn't really been known for its hardware miracles over the years.At the end of 2020, the entire industry turned on its head, when Cupertino introduced the M1 chip - an SoC developed in-house and built on the ARM architecture. Apple's great idea of putting a "glorified smartphone processor", proved to be a very strong move, due to the high efficiency and performance yield of the product. Ultimately, this lets the MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Air become champs in our Battery Life Chart.A year and a half later, M2-equipped MacBooks start to hit the market, and it [...]

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    Pros

    • Apple M2 offers between 12% and 18% more CPU performance and 35% more GPU performance over M1
    • The Touch ID is quick and accurate, while the Touch Bar feels more usable than ever
    • Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage
    • Supports Wi-Fi 6 and features two Thunderbolt ports
    • Doesn't use PWM
    • Great build quality
    • Record-breaking battery life
    • Loud and dynamic speakers

    Cons

    • I/O is limited to two Thunderbolt ports
    • Soldered RAM and storage

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, the M2 MacBook Pro 13 (2022) doesn't let you upgrade any of its parts. Its bottom panel is fairly easy to remove, but even the battery uses glue. This also makes the laptop fairly hard to repair.Check out all Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this device, you will need to undo all six Pentalobe screws. Then, use a suction cup to gently lift the two sides of the device. This will allow you to pry it with your plastic tool. Lastly, pul[...]

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