Apple is expected to announce upgraded new 2023 MacBook Pro models as soon as tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17, marking Apple’s first new product announcement of the year. Here’s what to expect from Apple’s next MacBook Pro.
Upgraded processors are expected to be the main differentiator between the current-generation M1-series MacBook Pro and the new 2023 iterations, which are expected to run on M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, with the highest spec M2 Max chip reportedly offering 12 CPU cores—made up of 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores—and 38 graphics cores.
An unreleased new MacBook Pro with Wi-Fi 6E support has been found in the Canada Radio Equipment List database, seemingly confirming that the new machines will support Wi-Fi 6E, which uses the 6GHz wireless band for faster speeds and lower latencies compared to Wi-Fi 6 and earlier iterations.
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Apple isn’t expected to change the design of the forthcoming M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro models, with reports suggesting the machines will continue to be available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with the same design as the current models, which received a major design overhaul, including an iPhone-style notch, MagSafe charging, a Liquid Retina XDR display, an HDMI port, and more when they first launched in late 2021.
Overall, the forthcoming 2023 MacBook Pro is expected to offer minor improvements over the M1-series, with the upgrade comparable to an iPhone “S” upgrade.
Apple sells its base 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,999.00 and the base 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro for $2,499.00. It is unclear whether the new 2023 models will launch with revised pricing, although it seems certain that the launch of new models will see the withdrawal of the current M1-series machines from sale.