Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage - Silver MYDC2X/A review

We can keep the verdict about the new MacBook Pro 13 with the M1 processor pretty short: It builds on the strengths of the previous iterations and the new processor improves some aspects like the performance, the fan noise in everyday scenarios or longer battery runtime.

build quality and iconic design; speakers; performance of native apps; improved emissions; longer battery runtime

2x Thunderbolt w/ limitations; wide bezels; 720p webcam; stability of emulated apps via Rosetta; Wi-Fi 6 only with 80 MHz and therefore comparatively slow

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage - Silver MYDC2X/A review

Apple’s new ARM-powered Mac hardware has been wowing the tech world for a few weeks now. But if you thought that switching to the same architecture as mobile devices would make Macs easier to afford, then you were disappointed.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage - Silver MYDC2X/A review

An almost unbelievably good laptop, the Apple Silicon M1 MacBook is here and nothing is ever going to be the same again

Fast and responsive (even under emulation); Reasonably priced; Astonishing battery life; Runs iOS apps

Compatibility issues with some software

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage - Silver MYDC2X/A review

If the MacBook Pro was the only new M1 device, the conclusion to this review would be easy: buy it. It’s much faster than its Windows 10, Intel-based rivals, it has astonishing battery life and it’s just as well made and slick as MacBooks have always been.

Outstanding battery life Staggering performance Great speakers and microphone

Little performance boost over the Air

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