MacBook Pro (14/16-inch, M2 Pro/Max Chip)

2023, January 24

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, released on January 24, 2023, offered further performance enhancements over their M1 predecessors. Utilizing the same redesigned chassis and Liquid Retina XDR displays introduced in 2021, these models focused on faster processing, improved energy efficiency, and longer battery life.

Key Features and Connectivity

M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips: These second-generation professional chips offered faster performance, higher memory bandwidth, and more GPU cores than the M1 Pro and Max chips, providing significant power for complex professional workflows.

Design: The physical design remained identical to the 2021 models, retaining the aluminum unibody, mini-LED display with ProMotion technology, and the camera notch housing the 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

Battery Life: Due to the M2 chip's improved efficiency, the 16-inch model achieved Apple's claim of the longest battery life ever in a Mac notebook: up to 22 hours of video playback.

Ports: The same comprehensive port selection was included as the 2021 models, bringing back essential connectivity for professionals:

MagSafe 3 power port

HDMI 2.0 port (with support for up to 8K external displays at 60Hz)

SDXC card slot

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector)

3.5 mm headphone jack.

Keyboard: Featured the physical function keys, Touch ID sensor, and scissor-mechanism "Magic Keyboard," with the Touch Bar remaining absent from these models.

Wi-Fi 6E: These models introduced support for the faster Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard.