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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) ($650) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) ($824) — 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 16-inch (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $824 |
| Weight | 1400g | 2100g |
| Chip | M2 | M1 Pro |
| Display | 13.3" Retina | 16.2" 120Hz mini-LED XDR |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt, headphone | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| Cooling | Active fan | Active, dual fan |
| Extras | Touch Bar, Touch ID | — |
| Weight | 1400g (Apple published) | 2100g (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 16-inch (M1 Pro)
- Enormous, excellent XDR display
- Full port selection
- Sustained performance for heavy work
- Best speakers in a laptop
- 2100g, this is luggage
- Large footprint needs a real bag
- Fan is audible under heavy load
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2) is the better value at $650. Both are part of our curated pro laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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