MacBook Pro (Apple silicon)
The MacBook Pro with Apple silicon is a line of Macintosh notebook computers introduced in November 2020 by Apple Inc. It is the higher-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the consumer-focused MacBook Air, and is currently sold with 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch screens. All models from the current lineup use variants of the Apple-designed M1 system on a chip.
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn[1] Pegatron[2] |
| Product family | MacBook family |
| Type | Notebook |
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| Operating system | macOS |
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| Predecessor | MacBook Pro (Intel-based) |
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| Website | www |
The first machine that was part of this family was a revision to the fourth-generation of MacBook Pros; it featured the Apple M1.
The fifth-generation[3] MacBook Pro was released in October 2021 in 14- and 16-inch sizes. Powered by either M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, they are the first to be available only with an Apple silicon system on a chip. In addition to being Apple silicon-only, this generation re-introduced elements from the previous generations which were removed at some point, such as MagSafe, function keys, and lack of a Touch Bar.
4th generation (13-inch, M1, 2020)
On November 10, 2020, Apple introduced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports with a new Apple M1 processor, launched alongside an updated MacBook Air and Mac Mini as the first Macs with Apple's new line of custom ARM-based Apple silicon processors.[4] The MacBook Pro with Apple silicon retains the same form factor/design while adding support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR.[5] The number of supported external displays was reduced to one, as the previous Intel-based models supported two 4K displays.[6] The FaceTime camera remains 720p but Apple advertises an improved image signal processor for higher quality video.[7]
Technical specifications
| Current |
| Model | 13-inch, M1, 2020[8] | ||||
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| Timeline | Announced | November 10, 2020 | |||
| Released | November 17, 2020 | ||||
| Discontinued | In production | ||||
| Unsupported | Supported | ||||
| Model details | Model identifier | MacBookPro17,1 | |||
| Model number (on underside) | A2338 | ||||
| Part number (order number) | MYD83, MYD92, MYDA2, MYDC2[9] | ||||
| Operating System | Initial Release | macOS 11 Big Sur | |||
| Latest Release | macOS 12 Monterey | ||||
| Display | Surface | Glossy display | |||
| Display Size | 13.3 in (340 mm) (diagonal) | ||||
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1600 | ||||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 227 | ||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | ||||
| Supported Scaled Resolutions |
1680 × 1050 (Rendered as 3360 × 2100) 1440 × 900 (Default, rendered as 2880 × 1800) 1280 × 800 (Native, rendered as 2560 × 1600) 1024 × 640 (Rendered as 2048 × 1280) | ||||
| Brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | ||||
| Color Gamut Support | Display P3 | ||||
| True Tone Display | Supported | ||||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | ||||
| Performance | |||||
| System on a chip | Apple M1 | ||||
| CPU Cores | 4 × 3.2 GHz Performance Cores (Firestorm) and 4 × 2.064 GHz Efficiency Cores (Icestorm), 8-core overall | ||||
| Cache | Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d, 12 MB shared L2 Efficiency Cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d, 4 MB shared L2 System Level Cache: 16 MB | ||||
| GPU Cores | 8-core Apple G13G (128 EUs, 1024 ALUs) | ||||
| Neural Engine | 16-core (11 Trillion operations per second) | ||||
| Cooling System | Aluminum heat spreader, single fan included | ||||
| Memory Type | 128-bit Dual Channel LPDDR4X-4266 Unified Memory (68.25 GB/s) | ||||
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB, not upgradeable Optional 16 GB at time of purchase, not upgradable after | ||||
| Storage | SSD Type | PCIe-based SSD with up to 3.3 GB/s read speed | |||
| SSD Capacity | 256 GB or 512 GB, not upgradeable Optional 512 GB (For 256 GB models), 1 TB or 2 TB at time of purchase, not upgradable after | ||||
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard type | Backlit Magic Keyboard with (scissor-switch) mechanism and ambient light sensor | |||
| Number of Keys | 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement | ||||
| Trackpad | Force Touch Trackpad | ||||
| Touch Bar | Yes | ||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Yes | |||
| Video and Audio | Video Camera | 720p FaceTime HD Camera with advanced image signal processor with computational video | |||
| Speaker | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range wider stereo sound | ||||
| Dolby Atmos Playback | Supported | ||||
| Microphone | Studio quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beam-forming | ||||
| 3.5 mm Headphone Jack | Included | ||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | ||||
| Ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C 4) ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others. No eGPU support[10] Up to 40 Gbps (Thunderbolt 3 or USB4) and 10 Gbps (3.1 Gen 2) transmission speeds | ||||
| External Display Support | One display up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz | ||||
| Power | Battery | Non-removable lithium-ion polymer 11.4 V 58.2 W·h (5152 mA·h)[11] | |||
| Battery cycle count[12] | 1000 | ||||
| Included Power Adapter | 61 W USB-C Power Adapter | ||||
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 185 kg CO2e with 256GB storage or 207 kg CO2e with 512GB storage[13] | ||||
| Dimensions | 11.97 in (30 cm) x 8.36 in (21.2 cm) x 0.61 in (1.5 cm) | ||||
| Weight | 3.0 lb (1.4 kg) | ||||
5th generation (M1 Pro and M1 Max)
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Apple announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, replacing the high-end 13-inch Intel-based MacBook Pro, and a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro during an online event on October 18, 2021.[14] They are equipped with the new Apple silicon chips, M1 Pro and M1 Max, Apple's second ARM-based systems on a chip and their first professional-focused chips. This release addressed many criticisms of the previous[3] generation[15] by reintroducing hard function keys in place of the Touch Bar, an HDMI 2.0 port,[16] a SDXC reader and MagSafe charging. Other additions include a Liquid Retina XDR display with thinner bezels and an iPhone-like notch, ProMotion supporting 120 Hz variable refresh rate, a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 6, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a six-speaker sound system supporting Dolby Atmos. The M1 Pro chip supports up to two external displays, both at 6K resolution, while the M1 Max chip supports up to four displays: three at 6K resolution, and one at 4K resolution.[17] The 16-inch version is bundled with a 140 W GaN power supply that supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1, though only MagSafe supports full-speed charging as the machine's USB-C ports are limited to 100 W.[18]
Design
The M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models feature a thicker and more-squared design than their immediate Intel-based predecessors. The keyboard features full-sized function keys, with the keyboard set in a "double anodized" black well.[19] The MacBook Pro branding has been removed from the bottom of the display bezel and is engraved on the underside of the chassis instead.[20] The models' appearance has been compared to the Titanium PowerBook G4 produced from 2001 to 2003.[21][22] The choice between silver or space gray color introduced in the fourth generation continues in the fifth.
Reception
Reception to the 2021 MacBook Pro was generally positive. Online personalities such Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Anthony Young of Linus Tech Tips and Marques Brownlee praised the new design, the larger function keys, the new screen and M1 Pro and M1 Max.[23][24] The Verge gave the models a 9.5/10 score, praising the increased speed and battery life, improved displays and speakers, and the removal of the Touch Bar, but criticized memory upgrade costs as "absurd" and noted only Apple's own apps seemed optimized for the GPUs.[25]
iFixit gave the models a repairability score of 4/10, compared to just 1/10 of the prior generation, saying battery replacements are easier as it is no longer glued in, and the display as well as most ports are modular, though noted speakers are glued in and solid-state storage is permanently soldered (as before).[26]
Technical specifications
| Current |
| Model | 14-inch, 2021[27][28] | 16-inch, 2021[27][28] | |||
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| Timeline | Announced | October 18, 2021 | |||
| Released | October 26, 2021 | ||||
| Discontinued | In production | ||||
| Unsupported | Supported | ||||
| Model details | Model identifier | MacBookPro18,3 | MacBookPro18,4 | MacBookPro18,1 | MacBookPro18,2 |
| Model number (on underside) | A2442 | A2485 | |||
| Part number (order number) | MKGP3, MKGQ3, MKGR3, MKGT3 | Build-to-order | MK183, MK193, MK1A3, MK1E3, MK1F3 | MK1H3 | |
| Operating System | Initial Release | macOS 12 Monterey | |||
| Latest Release | macOS 12 Monterey | ||||
| Display | Surface | Glossy display | |||
| Display Size | 14.2 in (360 mm) (diagonal) | 16.2 in (410 mm) (diagonal) | |||
| Native resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 | |||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 254 | ||||
| Aspect Ratio | 9:5.85 (16:10 without notch) | 9:5.82 (16:10 without notch) | |||
| Supported Scaled Resolutions | 1800 × 1169 (Rendered as 3600 × 2338) 1512 × 982 (Default and native, rendered as 3024 × 1964) 1352 × 878 (Rendered as 2704 × 1756) 1147 × 745 (Rendered as 2294 × 1490) 1024 × 665 (Rendered as 2048 × 1330) |
2056 × 1329 (Rendered as 4112 × 2658) 1728 × 1117 (Default and native, rendered as 3456 × 2234) 1496 × 967 (Rendered as 2992 × 1934) 1312 × 848 (Rendered as 2624 × 1696) 1168 × 755 (Rendered as 2336 × 1510) | |||
| Brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 1000 at sustained, 1600 at peak | ||||
| Color Gamut Support | Display P3 with 10 billion colors | ||||
| True Tone Display | Supported | ||||
| Refresh Rate | Max 120 Hz with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh
Available fixed refresh rate: 47.95 Hz, 48 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz | ||||
| Performance | |||||
| System on a chip | Apple M1 Pro | Apple M1 Max | Apple M1 Pro | Apple M1 Max | |
| CPU Cores | 6 or 8 x 3.23 GHz Performance Cores (Firestorm) and 2 × 2.064 GHz Efficiency Cores (Icestorm), 8-core or 10-core overall Optional 10-core CPU at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
8 x 3.23 GHz Performance Cores (Firestorm) and 2 × 2.064 GHz Efficiency Cores (Icestorm), 10-core overall Optional 10-core CPU at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
8 x 3.23 GHz Performance Cores (Firestorm) and 2 × 2.064 GHz Efficiency Cores (Icestorm), 10-core overall | ||
| Cache | Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d, 12 MB shared L2 Efficiency Cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d, 4 MB shared L2 System Level Cache: 32 MB |
Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d, 12 MB shared L2 Efficiency Cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d, 4 MB shared L2 System Level Cache: 64 MB |
Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d, 12 MB shared L2 Efficiency Cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d, 4 MB shared L2 System Level Cache: 32 MB |
Performance Cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d, 12 MB shared L2 Efficiency Cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d, 4 MB shared L2 System Level Cache: 64 MB | |
| GPU Cores | 14-core Apple G13X (224 EUs, 1792 ALUs) or 16-core Apple G13X (256 EUs, 2048 ALUs) Optional 16-core GPU is only available for 10-core CPU at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
24-core Apple G13X (384 EUs, 3072 ALUs) or 32-core Apple G13X (512 EUs, 4096 ALUs) Optional 24-core GPU or 32-core GPU at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
16-core Apple G13X (256 EUs, 2048 ALUs) | 24-core Apple G13X (384 EUs, 3072 ALUs) or 32-core Apple G13X (512 EUs, 4096 ALUs) Optional 24-core GPU or 32-core GPU at time of purchase, not upgradable after | |
| Neural Engine | 16-core (11 Trillion operations per second) | ||||
| Cooling System | Aluminum heat spreader, dual fan included | ||||
| Memory Type | 256-bit Dual Channel LPDDR5-6400 Unified Memory (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit Quad Channel LPDDR5-6400 Unified Memory (409.6 GB/s) | 256-bit Dual Channel LPDDR5-6400 Unified Memory (204.8 GB/s) | 512-bit Quad Channel LPDDR5-6400 Unified Memory (409.6 GB/s) | |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB Optional 32 GB at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
32 GB Optional 64 GB at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
16 GB Optional 32 GB at time of purchase, not upgradable after |
32 GB Optional 64 GB at time of purchase, not upgradable after | |
| Storage | SSD Type | PCIe-based SSD with up to 7.4 GB/s read speed | |||
| SSD Capacity | 512 GB or 1 TB, not upgradeable Optional 1 TB (For 512 GB models), 2 TB, 4 TB or 8 TB at time of purchase, not upgradable after | ||||
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard type | Backlit Magic Keyboard with (scissor-switch) mechanism and ambient light sensor | |||
| Number of Keys | 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement | ||||
| Trackpad | Force Touch Trackpad | ||||
| Touch Bar | No | ||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Yes | |||
| Video and Audio | Video Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD Camera with advanced image signal processor with computational video | |||
| Speaker | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers and wide stereo sound | ||||
| Dolby Atmos Playback | Supported with Spatial Audio in built-in speakers or AirPods with dynamic head tracking | ||||
| Microphone | Studio quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beam-forming | ||||
| 3.5 mm Headphone Jack | Included with advanced support for high-impedance headphones | ||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | ||||
| Ports | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 4) ports supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others, 1 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × SDXC memory card slot (UHS-II). No eGPU support. | ||||
| External Display Support | Two displays up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports or one display up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 1 Thunderbolt 4 port and one display up to 3840x2160 at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 (Total: 2 Displays) | Three displays up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports and one display up to 3840x2160 at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 (Total: 4 Displays) | Two displays up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports or one display up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 1 Thunderbolt 4 port and one display up to 3840x2160 at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 (Total: 2 Displays) | Three displays up to 6016x3384 at 60 Hz via 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports and one display up to 3840x2160 at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 (Total: 4 Displays) | |
| Power | Battery | Non-removable lithium-ion polymer 11.47 V 69.6 W·h (6068 mA·h)[29] | Non-removable lithium-ion polymer 11.45 V 99.6 W·h (8693 mA·h)[29] | ||
| Battery cycle count[12] | 1000 | ||||
| Included Power Adapter | 67 W USB-C Power Adapter (8-core CPU) Optional 96 W USB-C Power Adapter for 8-core CPU at time of purchase 96 W USB-C Power Adapter (10-core CPU) |
96 W USB-C Power Adapter | 140 W USB-C GaN Power Adapter | ||
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 271 kg CO2e with 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU and 512GB storage or 307 kg CO2e with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU and 1TB storage[30] | [data unknown/missing] | 349 kg CO2e with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU and 512GB storage or 382 kg CO2e with10-core CPU, 16-core GPU and 1TB storage | 395 kg CO2e with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 1TB storage[31] | |
| Dimensions | 12.31 in (31.27 cm) x 8.71 in (22.12 cm) x 0.61 in (1.55 cm) | 14.01 in (35.59 cm) x 9.77 in (24.82 cm) x 0.66 in (1.68 cm) | |||
| Weight | 3.5 lb (1.59 kg) | 4.7 lb (2.13 kg) | 4.8 lb (2.18 kg) | ||
Software and operating systems
The macOS operating system has been pre-installed on all Apple silicon MacBook Pro computers since release, starting with version macOS Big Sur.[32]
| Supported macOS releases | ||
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| OS release | Apple silicon-based | |
| 4th generation (Touch Bar) | 5th generation (Apple silicon-powered) | |
| Late 2020 | Late 2021 | |
| 11 Big Sur |  |
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| 12 Monterey | |
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Timeline
| Timeline of all portable Macintoshes |
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External links
- Official website – official site