Here is the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) configuration sent to TechRadar for review: If you’re going to have your machine working for hours on end on rendering tasks, for example, then the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) will be worth the extra outlay. This means the MacBook Air is limited in how long it can run intensive tasks for before its performance is throttled in order to prevent overheating, due to there being no fans to cool it down. However, the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) has a fanless design, whereas the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) still has fans. Usually, we wouldn't compare the MacBook Pro with the MacBook Air, but considering how close the specs are, and the fact that MacBook Air also features a screen that supports the P3 color gamut, previously exclusive to MacBook Pros, there may be some people who think going for the Air is a better choice, especially as it comes with double the capacity for less money. What’s interesting is that the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is available with the same M1 chip, and with the same amount of RAM and 512GB storage, for $1,249 / £1,249 / AU$1,949. That leaves this 13-inch model to cater to the rest of us mere mortals.īoth models come with the same M1 chip with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, and storage can be configured up to 2TB.įor comparison, the MacBook Pro (2020) launched earlier in 2020 for $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, so we're not seeing the price cut on the MacBook Pro some were hoping to see now that Apple has moved to its own silicon, but we commend Apple for releasing this version at the same price as the previous model. But, all that power combined with a much higher price tag put those newer models out of reach for the typical Apple user. Those new models come with more powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, making them not only incredibly powerful but perfect for content creators and creative professionals. It’s 2.8 times faster than the model it’s replaced, not to mention comes with a longer battery life, and is three times quicker than comparable Windows laptops.Īnd, while it’s not the newest in Apple’s Pro laptop line anymore – that distinction goes to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models – it’s still an attractive option, especially considering the price of the newer MacBook Pros. And, though its upgrade is limited to the M1 chip, it’s still received quite a boost in power. After all, it’s almost exactly the same as the early 2020 model it replaced outside of its new processor.

Looking at the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020), you might not realize it’s gotten this massive upgrade.

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