Apple has unveiled the 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models, as well as the Mac mini, all of which feature the new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. The Mac mini now has better connectivity options and a lower starting price.
2023 MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models can now be ordered with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which promise up to 20% faster CPU performance and 30% more GPU power than the previous generation.
Users can select from Apple’s preset options or configure their own processor, memory, and storage configurations.
The M2 Pro is available with either a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU or a 12-core CPU and 19-core GPU. The M1 Max is available with either a 12-core CPU and a 30-core GPU or a 12-core CPU and a 38-core GPU.
The updated unified memory configurations are also included with the new processors in the 2023 MacBook Pro and Mac mini models.
The M2 Pro has 16 GB and 32 GB RAM options, while the M2 Max has 32 GB, 64 GB, and 96 GB RAM options. You can also customise the built-in flash storage from 512 GB to 8 TB.
The entry-level model has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The new processors improve battery life as well, with the 14-inch model offering 18 hours of video playback and 12 hours of wireless web browsing. The 16-inch model offers 22 hours of video playback and 15 hours of wireless web browsing.
The new MacBook Pros also have improved connectivity options, such as Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless connectivity and HDMI 2.1, which supports resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 240Hz.
The new 14-inch models are priced at $1999, $2499, and $3099, respectively, while the 16-inch models are priced at $2499, $2699, and $3499. On the Apple online store, all models can be customized.
Mini Mac
On the desktop side, the new Mac mini features the M2 and M2 Pro processors, and has a lower starting price of $599, as the previous Intel model has been discontinued.
The Mac mini comes in two flavors: the $599 model, which includes the M2 processor, an 8-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, and 8 GB of RAM, and the $799 model, which includes the M2 processor but can be configured with 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM.
The $1299 model has a 10-core CPU and a 16-core GPU, but these can be increased to 12 cores and 19 cores, respectively. It has 16 GB of RAM that can be expanded to 32 GB.
The M2 variant supports up to 2 TB of storage, while the M2 Pro sibling supports up to 8 TB, but there is no M2 Max option for the Mac mini.
In terms of availability, both MacBook Pro models and the Mac Mini are available for preorder, with shipments beginning on January 24th.
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