Apple’s MacBook Pro 13-inch is the company’s entry-level Pro notebook, representing the best combination of computing comfort and pure power. It is arguably Apple’s most important laptop; the new Pro is the device to get people into the Mac ecosystem – the one that lures and converts those who are on Windows. Not only does it bring in upgraded hardware and a new keyboard that’s a drastic improvement from the previous one, but it comes at a more affordable price.

It’s also a great solution for creative pros and business people who need a light and thin laptop to travel with. The two entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel’s quad-core 8th-generation Core i5 chips, while the two higher-end models include Intel’s newer quad-core 10th-generation Core i5 chips. Performance-wise, it looks promising on paper, with new 10th generation CPUs offering a noticeable boost, and the base model again coming with twice the RAM and storage.

Key Specs

• CPU: 1.4GHz quad core 8th gen to 2.3GHz 10th gen Core i7
• RAM: 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
• Storage: 256GB SSD to 1TB SSD
• Graphics: Intel Iris Plus 645, Intel Iris Plus
• Display: 13 inch Retina Display (2560 x 1600)
• Ports: Two Thunderbolt 3 to four Thunderbolt 3
• Size: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches
• Weight: 3.1 pounds

Design

It comes in the same Silver or Space Gray color, and dimensions are roughly the same, at 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61-inches (304.1 x 212.4 x 156mm). This is slightly thicker than the previous model, which had a depth of 0.59-inches (149mm). It’s also slightly heavier at 3.1 pounds (1.4kg), versus 2019’s 3.02 pounds (1.37kg). The difference won’t be too noticeable for most people, and it’s still reasonably light for a pro laptop.

In the base model, there are two Thunderbolt 3 ports on the left side of the system and a headphone jack on the right side. The higher end model steps you up to four Thunderbolt 3 ports, which allows you to plug in more peripherals at once.