However, if your job relies on using specific software that goes beyond basic web browsing and word processing, it's worth looking into whether the programs you need are M1-optimized. Slack, and Cisco WebEx worked just fine through Rosetta back when Apple's M1-powered laptops launched in November. In our testing, popular apps like Microsoft Office,
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Developers need to update their software to fully support Apple's M1 chip, though Apple claims that process is quite simple through its Rosetta 2 translation software. Intel hardware is also a known quantity that can support all current Mac apps. Taken together, the M1-powered MacBook Pro's lower price, superior performance, and longer battery life make it the right choice for most people.īut Intel models have an edge in high-end specifications, however, as they can be configured with more memory and more storage. The cheapest Intel-powered model you can get, by comparison starts at $1,799. It's the most affordable model,at $1,299, and it has twice the battery life of Apple's MacBook Pro 13 with an Intel Core processor. The MacBook Pro 13 with Apple M1 has a few important advantages. MacBook Pro 13 (Intel Core): Which is best?
Updated on 3/2/21: Added more detail about the MacBook Pro's performance and webcam based on testing. Buy the new, trendy laptop with Apple's latest and greatest hardware, or go with the tried-and-true Intel option with room for more storage and ports? Much like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch all run on Apple's own processors, the company is transitioning its Mac lineup away from Intel and toward its own in-house chips. The newest 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are among Apple's first computers to run on its own silicon, offering benefits like longer battery life and improved performance. Apple's MacBook Pro laptops now come in two flavors: those powered by Apple's own M1 chip, and other models that run on Intel's processors.