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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

Released Jan 24, 2023$2,499 launch priceLaptop

The 12-core configuration of the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro: M2 Pro with a 19-core GPU, 16GB of memory and a 1TB SSD for $2,499. The $1,999 model has a 10-core CPU and 512GB, and M2 Max is the step up. It adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 over the 2021 model.

Pros

  • 12-core M2 Pro with 19-core GPU and 200GB/s memory bandwidth
  • 1TB of storage included, double the 512GB base model
  • About 14 hours of web browsing in review testing
  • 120Hz mini-LED display with 1,600 nits HDR peak
  • Wi-Fi 6E plus three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3

Cons

  • Costs $500 more than the 10-core base model
  • Display notch cuts into the top of the screen
  • Only 16GB of memory as standard, 32GB is a paid upgrade
  • Rated for less battery life than the 16-inch model
63.6Inno Score

Good

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance48.2
Display74.3
Battery69.4
Portability71.6

Performance uses the published results of the Apple M2 Pro (12-core), because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

Display

Screen size
14.2 ″
Panel type
Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
Resolution
3024x1964
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,600 nits

Performance

Graphics
Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU
RAM
16 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5 (unified)
Storage
1,024 GB
Storage type
SSD

Battery

Capacity
69.6 Wh
Web browsing endurance
14 h
Charging
96 W

Design

Weight
1.6 kg
Thickness
15.5 mm
Material
Aluminum

Connectivity

Ports
3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
Webcam
1080p FaceTime HD
Biometrics
Touch ID

Software

Operating system
macOS Ventura

Quick answers

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) good in 2026?

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) earns an Inno Score of 63.6/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The 12-core configuration of the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro: M2 Pro with a 19-core GPU, 16GB of memory and a 1TB SSD for $2,499. The $1,999 model has a 10-core CPU and 512GB, and M2 Max is the step up. It adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 over the 2021 model.

What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)?

Processor: Apple M2 Pro (12-core) · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 14.2 ″ · Weight: 1.6 kg

What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72, MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV, Lecoo Pro 16 Core Edition — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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