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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro swapped Intel for Apple's M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, the only chip offered) in the same Touch Bar chassis, keeping a fan for sustained loads. It launched at $1,299 with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage; 16GB and larger SSDs were configure-to-order options.
Pros
- M1 chip is a large CPU step up from the Intel model it replaced
- Active cooling, unlike the fanless MacBook Air
- About 16 hours of web browsing in review testing
- Bright 500-nit P3 Retina display with True Tone
- Touch ID and a studio-quality three-mic array
Cons
- Same older chassis with Touch Bar and wide bezels
- Only two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and one external display
- 720p webcam and a 60Hz screen
- Base model has just 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage
Below average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Performance uses the published results of the Apple M1 (8-core), because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
Display
- Screen size
- 13.3 ″
- Panel type
- IPS (Retina)
- Resolution
- 2560x1600
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 500 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M1 (8-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M1 8-core GPU
- RAM
- 8 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR4X (unified)
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
Battery
- Capacity
- 58.2 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 16.4 h
- Charging
- 61 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.4 kg
- Thickness
- 15.6 mm
- Material
- Aluminum
Connectivity
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Webcam
- 720p FaceTime HD
- Biometrics
- Touch ID
Software
- Operating system
- macOS Big Sur
Quick answers
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) earns an Inno Score of 47.4/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro swapped Intel for Apple's M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, the only chip offered) in the same Touch Bar chassis, keeping a fan for sustained loads. It launched at $1,299 with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage; 16GB and larger SSDs were configure-to-order options.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)?
Processor: Apple M1 (8-core) · RAM: 8 GB · Screen size: 13.3 ″ · Weight: 1.4 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HP EliteBook 8 G1i 13 inch Notebook AI PC, Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon), Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
