MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M2 Pro, 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 14-Inch (2023) is powered by a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with ten cores (6 performance, 4 efficiency), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. Both RAM and SSD were only upgradable at the time of purchase.

Available in silver and "Space Gray," this notebook features an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

It also has a high-resolution 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display and a battery with an estimated 12-18 hour life.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, the 14" "2023" MacBook Pro models offer faster performance and graphics, longer battery life, improved connectivity, and the option for more RAM at an additional cost.

The entry-level 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU M2 Pro chip, delivered a significant performance uplift over its M1 Pro predecessor. While maintaining the same celebrated external design, the M2 Pro provided a noticeable boost in both processing and graphics speed, making an already excellent machine even better. It featured the same gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display, comfortable keyboard, and generous port selection that made the 2021 refresh so popular. Key new additions were Wi-Fi 6E and an HDMI 2.1 port, enhancing its future-proofing. For many professionals, this base M2 Pro model offered more than enough power for demanding workflows, combined with incredible battery life, making it a superb and well-balanced choice.