TechComputers & PCsLaptopsI really want Apple M2 – but is the 2022 MacBook Pro worth it?The MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 model is on sale now. And I really want one. Except this one outdated feature is off-putting…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechComputers & PCsLaptopsI really want Apple M2 – but is the 2022 MacBook Pro worth it?The MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 model is on sale now. And I really want one. Except this one outdated feature is off-putting…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 model is on sale now. And I really want one. Except this one outdated feature is off-putting…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
AtWWDC 2022– that’sApple’s worldwide developer conference, for the uninitiated – the Mac-maker revealed its next-gen M2 silicon. And I really want one powering mynext MacBook. So, good news first: I couldhead to Apple’s websiteand bag myself a shiny new MacBook with M2 power right now.
Except there’s a quirk: I’m talking about the13-inch MacBook Pro M2 model, not the all-singing, all-dancingMacBook Air with its great new features.Less applause.Now, don’t get me wrong, I’d love to buy a MacBook Pro – and I’vereally enjoyed using one for a week for my Pro M2 review– but there’s a bone of contention with this model that’s hard to ignore.
What’s that? It still features the Touch Bar. I’m afraid that the 13-inch MacBook Pro just doesn’t encapsulate the lovely design newness of the14-inch and 16-inch models that were introduced in 2021(notch included and all).
M2 + Touch Bar = wait for the Air?
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
Now I’m no mathematician, but to me Apple M2 + Touch Bar = not the MacBook I was expecting. It’s an interesting vessel to launch the M2 to the world first, so you’ll have to live with the touchpanel strip above the keyboard if you’rethatkeen on the idea of bagging M2 power first.
It’s a bit too soon for the larger-scale MacBook Pro models to come with M2, I suppose, as it would undermine anyone who purchased a brand new one in recent months. And, actually, if it’s raw power that you’re looking for then the M1 Pro or M1 Max are actually more powerful than M2 anyway.
For me, though, it’s not so much the raw power as it is economy of power. As I’m so often on the go, I want a laptop that can deliver battery life that will keep everything ticking along without compromise. MyM1 MacBook Airdid well, but could be even better, which is the key reason I want to be part of the M2 brigade. Especially having tested it and seen just how well it lasts.
For now, though, I’m going to have to pause and wait on the all-new MacBook Air – as that, plus M2 power, is a very tempting prospect indeed.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Today’s best Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022), Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 dealsApple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022), Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 dealsApple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022), Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 dealsApple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022), Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 deals
Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all pricesApple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all prices
Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all prices
Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)$1,299$1,114.95ViewSee all prices
Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)
Apple Macbook Pro 13 (2022)
$1,299$1,114.95View
$1,299$1,114.95
$1,114.95
See all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)$1,999$1,869.95ViewSee all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)
$1,999$1,869.95View
$1,999$1,869.95
$1,869.95
See all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021$1,426.69ViewSee all prices
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
$1,426.69View
$1,426.69
$1,426.69
See all prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
New Leica SL3-S might be the dream camera for most peopleIt’s the ultimate modern Leica camera
It’s the ultimate modern Leica camera
Nintendo Switch 2 official – and here’s when you can see the games tooNintendo has finally announced its worst kept secret
Nintendo has finally announced its worst kept secret
