MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M2 Pro, 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU 14-Inch (2023) is powered by a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with twelve cores (8 performance, 4 efficiency), a 19-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 1 TB 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 higher-end M2 Pro configuration of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a 12-core CPU and a 19-core GPU, offered a compelling step up in performance for 2023. This chip provided two additional performance cores and three extra GPU cores over the base M2 Pro, resulting in a tangible speed increase for both multi-threaded and graphically intensive tasks. This power was housed in the same exceptional chassis introduced in 2021, complete with its stunning Mini-LED display, comfortable Magic Keyboard, and a versatile array of ports including MagSafe, HDMI 2.1, and an SD card slot. It was praised for delivering phenomenal performance and efficiency, resulting in a remarkably long battery life that set it apart from any Windows-based competitor.