Apple upgrades MacBook Pro line with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
Apple introduced the renewed MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 Pro and M2 Chips through Apple Newsroom.
A few hours ago, we informed you that Apple could introduce the upgraded MacBook Pro and Mac mini models today. As expected, Apple introduced these products via Apple Newsroom, in which upgraded MacBook Pro line with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips has been announced.
Apple announced MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, see the specifications
According to Apple, the M2 Pro chip offers up to 12-core CPU, up to 19-core GPU and up to 32GB of fast combined memory. M2 Max, which is the most powerful SoC of the M2 processor line, can offer up to 38-core GPU as well as having same 12-core GPU with M2 Pro, along with up to 96GB of combined memory.
The first models to utilize M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Therefore, Apple introduced new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the next-generation Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max chips today.
The new MacBook Pro models, which are exactly the same as the previous model in terms of design, have gained a significant performance boost thanks to new chips.
On the other hand, the most recent models of the MacBook Pro now include Wi-Fi 6E3 and a "more advanced HDMI" (probably HDMI 2.1) which supports 4K displays at 240Hz and 8K displays at 60Hz refresh rate.
Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max price and availability
The new MacBook Pro with M2 Pro comes with a 14-inch display for $1,999, while the 16-inch display costs $2,499.
Moreover, the MacBook Pro with M2 Max is priced at $3,099 for 14-inch display where as 16-inch variant is priced at $3,499.
They are currently available for purchase online, and shipping and availability in Apple stores will begin on January 24.
Apple has also announced Mac Mini equipped with M2 Pro
The new Mac Mini's M2 Pro configuration includes an additional two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 512GB of SSD storage, and 16GB of RAM. The cost of this configuration is $1,299.
Mac Mini's M2 variant can also support M2 Pro variant can support either three displays (two up to 6K / 60Hz displays over Thunderbolt and one up to 4K / 60Hz displays over HDMI) or one 8K display.
