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$499.99

MacBook

The 2020 Apple MacBook Pro 13” features a captivating 13.3” IPS LED-backlit Retina display, capable of reaching up to 500 nits of brightness. Enjoy remarkable efficiency and robust performance powered by the high-speed Apple M1 chipset. 13.3” IPS LED-backlit Retina display offers stunning visuals Ample memory and storage space with 16GB RAM and 256GB internal storage Powerful and efficient Octa-core processor High-speed Apple M1 chipset Includes Thunderbolt, HDR10 and Combo Audio jack Unleash the power This laptop features a cutting-edge Octa-core processor, the most advanced graphics processor ever created, providing an exceptional 5x boost in power compared to other integrated graphics, id…

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Product details
OS Version
macOS 15.0, Sequoia
Main Storage
1TB SSD storage
Storage Type
SSD
Storage Interface
M.2 NVMe
Storage Read Speed
4,831.8 MB/s
Battery Life
Up to 24 hours
Battery Capacity
72.4 Wh
Battery Run Time
Gone days without charging, Can run all-day long on battery alone
Battery Type
Lithium-polymer
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Technologies
Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Protocols
802.11ax
Processor Brand
Apple
Graphics Memory
Shares the same memory pool as the CPU, Can use as much of the shared memory as it needs (unlike most integrated graphics)
Number of Processor Cores
10-core (CPU)
Integrated GPU
Yes
Processor Clock Speed
Up to 3.23 GHz (Firestorm), 2.064 GHz (Icestorm)
Highlighted Performance Features
16-core Neural Engine
Processor Chipset
Apple M5 chip
Processor Chipset Features
16-core Neural Engine
64-bit Computing
Yes
Cache
Dynamic Caching (optimizes on-chip memory)
Ports and Interfaces
SDXC card slot, HDMI port, Headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
Wireless Communications
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Network Interface
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wireless Display Technology
iPhone Mirroring, AirDrop
Display Size
14-inch
Display Resolution
3024x1964
Display Aspect Ratio
16:10
Display Brightness
1,000 nits sustained brightness
Display Highlights
Liquid Retina XDR display
LCD Technology
Liquid Retina XDR
Display Backlight
Mini-LED Backlight
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Color Support
Wide color (P3)
Input Type
Magic Keyboard
Backlit Input
Yes (Magic Keyboard)
Input Features
Touch ID
Front Camera Resolution
1080p
Camera Video Recording
1080p
Camera Features
Center Stage camera
Camera Sensor Type
Larger image sensor
Expansion Slots
SDXC card slot
Expansion Slots Available
x1 (SDXC card slot)
Biometric Security
Touch ID
Security Highlights
Touch ID
Max Supported Memory
32GB unified memory
Memory Speed
6,400 MHz
Memory Technology
unified memory
Memory Form Factor
unified memory
Memory Configuration
Onboard Only/Not Upgradeable
Dimensions
14-inch
Weight
1.6 kg
Design Style
Laptop
Case Material
Aluminum
Localization
US
Audio
Headphone jack
Speakers Microphones
Six speakers
Noise Cancellation
Force-cancelling woofers
Video Graphics Memory
Double the graphics performance (M1 Max vs M1 Pro)
Video Highlights
More on-board video encoding and decoding capabilities (M1 Pro and M1 Max)
Video Color Support
Wide color (P3)
Video Codec
ProRes
AC Adapter Output
70W (USB-C Power Adapter)
Energy Star Qualified
Yes
Memory Card Reader
Yes (SDXC card slot)
Sensors
Touch ID
Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR
Included Software
Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro
Release Date
2024
Supported Accessories
SD cards, Dock (required for iPad Pro), Dongle (required for iPad Pro), External drive
Environmental Resistance
Tested up to 10,000' (3000m) (Operating altitude), 0% to 90% noncondensing (Relative humidity)
Age Range
Adults
Top Use Cases
Gaming
Typical Users
Professionals