Updated chips give already great 14in model a boost but the hefty price hike stings
Apple’s M2 Pro chip upgrade for the MacBook Pro boosts performance and battery life in an already extremely capable machine – but it comes with a sizable price increase, making it particularly expensive outside the US.
The starting price is £2,149 ($1,999/A$3,199), which is £250 (A$200) more than its predecessor despite being the same price in the US, which is partly down to weak currency rates. It is not as if the 2021 model was cheap, but pushing beyond the £2,000 mark for the new version significantly raises the barrier to entry.
Screen: 14.2in mini LED (3024×1964; 254 ppi) ProMotion (120Hz)
Processor: Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max
RAM: 16, 32, 64 or 96GB
Storage: 512GB, 1, 2, 4 or 8TB SSD
Operating system: macOS 13.2 Ventura
Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
Connectivity: wifi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3x USB 4/Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, headphones
Dimensions: 221.2 x 312.6 x 15.5mm
Weight: 1.6kg
