Summary of overseas reviews of '13-inch MacBook Pro' equipped with M2, there are also voices saying 'It is certainly excellent, but you should wait for MacBook Air equipped with M2'
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) review: new chip, old threads --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/23177674/apple-macbook-pro-m2-2022-review-price-specs-features
MacBook Pro 13-inch review (M2, 2022): Pro in name only | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/macbook-pro-13-inch-review-m2-2022-130005000.html
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2, 2022) Review: For a small niche group
https://www.xda-developers.com/apple-macbook-pro-13-inch-m2-2022-review/
Apple MacBook Pro M2 13-inch review | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/22/apple-macbook-pro-m2-13-inch-review/
The M2 in Apple's 2022 WWDC 13-inch MacBook Pro is manufactured using second-generation 5nm technology, reaching 20 billion transistors, a 25% increase over the M1. The CPU has 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, totaling 8 cores, CPU performance is improved by 18% compared to M1, and power consumption is 1/4 compared to a PC equipped with a 10 core CPU. .. In addition, the GPU has 10 cores, and the graphics performance and power efficiency are also improved compared to M1.
Therefore, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 has almost the same outer frame as the MacBook Pro that appeared in 2020. It has the same 2560 x 1600 pixel screen size as the M1 MacBook Pro, a Retina display, a 720 pixel front camera, and a thick bezel. The following images released by overseas media XDA Developers are the 2020 Intel chip-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro and the right 2022 M2-equipped MacBook Pro, but it is difficult to tell the difference.
Similar to the 2020 MacBook Pro, there are only two USB Type-C connection ports ...
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Regarding the difference between the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 and the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2, the overseas media The Verge said, 'The cool installed in the MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip that appeared in 2021, such as HDMI port, SDXC slot, MagSafe charging, etc. Remember the new (although technically old) features in? These features aren't found anywhere on the M2-powered MacBook Pro. There's no flashy mini LED display or upgraded 1080p webcam. '' Basically. The only change made from the 2020 M1 13-inch MacBook Pro to the 2022 M2-13-inch MacBook Pro is that it has a new processor. '
Engadget, an overseas media, said that the MacBook Pro unibody aluminum case has a design and functionality that surpasses the majority of PCs on the market, and due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection and supply chain restrictions, the case is It is understandable that it will be reused. Still, he pointed out that the bezel of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 is still thick, the Retina display with a poor refresh rate is adopted instead of the latest ProMotion display, and the fact that there are only two USB Type-C is disappointing. As for the Touch Bar, 'Apple had left the Touch Bar in stock, so it's as if we were paying for it.' 'A few years later, it's a useless accessory like a caveman with a tail. It will be. '
The 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 has better performance than the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, but has lower performance than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro that appeared in 2021. The results of the benchmark test conducted by The Verge are as follows. The Verge points out that the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro is about $ 300 more expensive than the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2, so it's not surprising to see a performance difference.
| 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 | 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 | 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multithreaded | 7729 | 8689 | 12363 |
| Cinebench R23 single thread | 1519 | 1584 | 1532 |
| Cinebench R23 multithreaded 30 minute loop | 7729 | 8725 | 12368 |
| Geekbench 5.3 Multiscore | 7554 | 8968 | 12596 |
| Geekbench 5.3 Single Score | 1730 | 1937 | 1770 |
| Geekbench 5.3 COMPUTE (OpenCL) | 19211 | 27496 | 38688 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1920 x 1200p) | 20fps | 29fps | 46fps |
| PugetBench Premiere Pro | 435 | 556 | 1072 |
| XcodeBenchmark | 150.125 seconds | 132.262 seconds | 99.764 seconds |
Then, The Verge performed various tasks side by side with a 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 and a 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and it was possible to quickly open 350 pages of Google Docs and scroll the spreadsheet quickly. The movement between tabs and the calculation were smooth. It also reports that the game's performance was clearly improved over the M1's 13-inch MacBook Pro.
From these points, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro is clearly over-engineered, but for those who make full use of the PC at work on a daily basis, the relatively inexpensive 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 is a good choice. Each media states that it can be. Also, 'battery life' is clearly superior to the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro, and even if The Verge continued to use the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 for 8 to 9 hours, more than half of the battery was still left. So, he says that he will have 17 and a half to 18 hours in the end. This is a big advantage for users who carry their laptops and use them in various places.
Overall, the M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro has better performance and battery life than older MacBook Pros, so users of MacBook Pros with Intel chips are particularly likely to benefit from a replacement. And that. Many thought that the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro was over-engineered and might be a welcome option for those who find it too expensive.
On the other hand, those who are considering a replacement should be aware that the MacBook Air with the same M2 will be available in July.
Introducing the 'MacBook Air' reborn with a new design equipped with M2 and a thickness of 11.3 mm --GIGAZINE
The new M2-powered MacBook Air benchmark is expected to be about the same as the M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, with a new design, including a 13.6-inch display size, a 1080p webcam with a MagSafe 3 charging port. The difference between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air is the presence or absence of a fan, but The Verge is so big because the M2 is high enough and I couldn't hear the fan during the review of the M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro. I'm guessing it won't make a difference.
The tone of each media is, 'Although the M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro is certainly superior to the previous generation, users considering replacement may wait until the M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Air appears.' There was a consensus.
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