Overview & First Impressions

This is the last of the classic "Touch Bar" MacBook Pro designs. It retains the iconic look of the Intel-era MacBook Pro but is powered by Apple's efficient and powerful M2 chip. It's positioned as an entry-level Pro machine, often appealing to those who want the "Pro" name and active cooling but don't need the advanced features (like more ports and a mini-LED display) of the more expensive 14-inch and 16-inch models.

Key Specifications at a Glance

• Chip: Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)

• Memory (RAM): 8GB Unified Memory

• Storage (SSD): 256GB

• Display: 13.3-inch Retina display (2560 x 1600) with True Tone

• Keyboard & Trackpad: Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar and Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad

• Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack

• Cooling: Active Fan (unlike the fanless MacBook Air)

• Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)