MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)

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The Apple M1 chip redefines the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Featuring an 8-core CPU that flies through complex workflows in photography, coding, video editing, and more. Incredible 8-core GPU that crushes graphics-intensive tasks and enables super-smooth gaming. An advanced 16-core Neural Engine for more machine learning power in your favorite apps. Superfast unified memory for fluid performance. And the longest-ever battery life in a Mac at up to 20 hours.2 It’s Apple's most popular pro notebook. Way more performance and way more pro.
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Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
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Get more done with up to 20 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac2
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8-core CPU delivers up to 2.8x faster performance to fly through workflows quicker than ever1
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8-core GPU with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games1
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16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
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8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
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Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
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Active cooling system sustains incredible performance
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13.3-inch Retina display with 500 nits of brightness for vibrant colors and incredible image detail3
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FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls
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Studio-quality three-microphone array captures your voice more clearly
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Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
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Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for charging and accessories
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Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar and Touch ID for secure unlock and payments
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macOS Big Sur with a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
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Available in space gray and silver
M1 13-inch MacBook Pro details
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Apple M1 chip: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
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8GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB
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256GB or 512GB SSD, configurable up to 2TB
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13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
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500 nits brightness
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Wide color (P3)
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True Tone technology
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Backlit Magic Keyboard
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Touch ID sensor
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802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
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Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
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720p FaceTime HD camera
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Stereo speakers
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Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming
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3.5 mm headphone jack
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Up to 17 hours wireless web
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Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback
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Built-in 58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
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61W USB-C Power Adapter
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Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
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Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)
suggested extended service plans and accessories
Configurable options are available.
1Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information. 2Compared with previous generation. 3Display size is measured diagonally.
Go to apple.com/macbook-pro-13/specs for a complete set.