MacBook Pro 2020 13" (2 TB 3)

The MacBook Pro "Core i5" 1.4 13-Inch (2020, Scissor Keyboard, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) is driven by a 14 nm, 8th Generation "Coffee Lake" 1.4 GHz Intel "Core i5" processor (I5-8257U). This CPU features four independent cores on a single silicon chip, 128 MB of eDRAM on the processor die, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The notebook is configured with 8 GB of onboard 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (upgradable to 16 GB at purchase, but not later), 256 GB or 512 GB of flash storage, and an integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 processor that shares system memory.

Externally, this notebook includes an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, a "new Magic Keyboard" with a redesigned scissor mechanism and inverted-T arrow keys, a customized "Touch Bar" with separate escape and "Touch ID" keys, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad. It also has a high-resolution 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2560x1600 (227 ppi, 500 nits) "Retina" display with True Tone technology, and an integrated battery offering an estimated 10 hours of use.

Available in silver or a darker "Space Gray" aluminum, this notebook weighs just over 3 pounds (1.4 kg). Connectivity options are 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, two "Thunderbolt 3" ports (USB-C), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. When compared to the model it replaces, this version uses the same processor and graphics but provides more default storage and an entirely new, more reliable keyboard design with improved travel.

The standout feature of this 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, which garnered widespread praise, was its return to the "Magic Keyboard." This move addressed the long-standing issues with the butterfly keyboard, offering significantly improved reliability and a much better typing experience. While the processor was carried over from the previous model, the standard storage capacity was doubled, enhancing its value proposition. Subtle but significant refinements, such as the return of a physical Escape key and the inverted-T arrow key layout, were also highly appreciated for improving daily usability. This model is remembered as a crucial turning point, one that restored the comfortable typing experience synonymous with the MacBook Pro.