Apple has unveiled new versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, ending months of speculation about the devices. New features include the latest M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, but not much else.
Almost everything else remains the same as what we saw in the M1 Pro and M1 Max versions of the MacBook Pro: the same flat-edge design, the same mini-LED display, the same port layout. This is not particularly surprising, since the M1 versions of these laptops featured a major design overhaul. Another big change so soon wasn’t really in the cards.
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Prior to the announcement, the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips were rumored to offer a relatively minor performance boost compared to their predecessors. This was mainly based on how the M2 chip was not a huge improvement over the M1. Still, Apple’s own chips are known for their power and efficiency, and the M2 Pro and M2 Max can offer similar benefits.
We’ll have to see how this stacks up when the first reviews come out. According to numerous media, these could appear as early as Monday of next week.
Another new feature is the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6E, an upgrade from Wi-Fi 6 on previous-generation MacBook Pro models. This new technology promises faster internet speeds, as long as you have a good router that supports the Wi-Fi 6E standard.
In addition to the MacBook Pros, Apple also released a new Mac mini with an M2 chip. This means the Mac mini range now lacks Intel options, after being one of the last Apple Macs to still contain an Intel chip.
It is still rumored that Apple is preparing for a special event in March where it will launch a lot of new products. This includes an Apple Silicon Mac Pro, a new Mac mini, and even a mixed reality headset. With the MacBook Pro just announced, this is one less product for the show, but there’s still plenty more to look forward to.
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