Macbook Pro 14 Inch M2 Pro 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro “M2 Pro” 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 14-Inch (2023) model features a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with ten cores (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of “unified” onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently. Offered in silver and a darker “Space Gray” color, this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a “high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers,” a backlit “Magic Keyboard” with a “Touch ID” sensor (but no “Touch Bar”), and a gigantic “Force Touch” trackpad.

Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 14.2″ widescreen 3024×1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) “Liquid Retina XDR” display, and an integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 12-18 hours of runtime. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a “MagSafe 3″ power connector. Compared to its predecessor, the 14” “2023” MacBook Pro models have faster performance and graphics performance, longer battery life, and improved connectivity as well as the option of additional RAM (at additional cost

Macbook Pro 14 Inch M2 Pro Key Features

• Stunning 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with extreme dynamic range and contrast ratio
• M2 Pro chip for exceptional speed and power
• 10-core CPU delivers speeds up to 20 percent faster to fly through pro workflows quicker than ever
• 16-core GPU with speeds up to 30 percent faster for graphics-intensive apps and games
• 16GB of unified memory makes everything you do fast and fluid
• Up to 18 hours of battery life
• 512GB of superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers
• Studio-quality three-microphone array captures your voice more clearly
• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe charging port
• Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity for up to 2x faster throughput
• Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
• macOS Ventura gives you powerful new ways to get more done, share, and collaborate—across all your Apple devices

Physical Build

The impressively built 16-inch MacBook Pro is lightweight, weighing 2.15 kgs. The compact design and build of the M2 Pro Mac make it stand out from other models and rival Microsoft and Dell brand high-end, high-performance versions. It measures 1.68 cm in height, 35.57 cm (depth) and 24.81 cm (width). The diagonal measurement of the diagonal LED display is 16.2 inches. MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro is available in Silver and Space Gray Colours, with the external body frame made of Low Carbon Aluminum. The keyboard of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is designed and built for optimal productivity. It comprises of 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. Other key features for optimal functionality include;

• Touch ID
• Ambient light sensor
• Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and multi-Touch gestures

Display of the 16-inch MacBook M2 Pro

It comes installed with a 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, ¹ 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 ppi, which is great for animations, videos and high-resolution graphics. The XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) comprises of  1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), SDR brightness: 500 nits. 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), and True Tone technology give unique, immersive, cinematic viewing and user experience. At 120Hz, thanks to ProMotion technology, you will have no lags as the display is kept at peak performance wherever in use.

Performance

The Mac runs on macOS Ventura with FIDO-certified security keys, Passkeys in Safari, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud features for the users. An Apple M2 Pro chip enables the device to optimize its productivity wherever put to use. The M2 Pro chip comprises of:

• 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency core
• 19-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 200GB/s memory bandwidth

The Media engine on the Mac consists of:

• Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
• Video decode engine
• Video encode engine
• ProRes encode and decode engine

The M2 Pro chip can be configured to M2 Max with a 12‑core CPU and 30‑core GPU or M2 Max with a 12‑core CPU and 38-core GPU.

Storage and Memory

The 16-inch MacBook comes equipped with 512GB SSD internal storage. The SSD Storage can be configured to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB. Memory-wise, the Mac boasts of an impressive 16GB unified memory, configurable to 32GB (M2 Pro or M2 Max),
64GB (M2 Max), or 96GB (M2 Max with 38-core GPU).

Battery and Charging System

The 16-inch M2 Pro Mac packs a powerful 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that takes up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and 15 hours of wireless web use. To recharge, it comes along with 140W USB-C Fast charging Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. Other provisions for recharging the Mac are:

• SDXC card slot
• HDMI port
• 5 mm headphone jack
• MagSafe 3 port
• Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)