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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1)
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) ($650) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) ($350) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro laptop.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) | Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $350 |
| Weight | 1400g | 1400g |
| Chip | M2 | M1 |
| Display | 13.3" Retina | 13.3" Retina |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt, headphone | 2x Thunderbolt, headphone |
| Cooling | Active fan | Active fan |
| Extras | Touch Bar, Touch ID | Touch Bar, Touch ID |
| Weight | 1400g (Apple published) | 1400g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2)
- Active cooling, so it sustains load better than an M2 Air
- Very long battery life
- The only way to get a Touch Bar if you liked it
- Heavier than an M2 Air at 1400g
- Thick bezels and an old design
- No MagSafe, only two ports
- 13.3-inch display is smaller than a 13.6-inch Air
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1)
- Sustains performance under long workloads
- Longest battery life of the M1 generation
- Touch ID
- 1400g for a 13.3-inch machine
- Only two ports, no MagSafe
- Touch Bar
- Old design with thick bezels
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1) is the better value at $350. If weight matters most, Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) carries lighter at 1400g. Both are part of our curated pro laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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