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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)

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Weight

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Weight (published)
A1.4kg
B1.4kg

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AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)

General

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Series
MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026
MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
MYD82LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MYD82LL/A for Space Gray, 8 CPU cores/8 GPU cores, 256 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.
MNEH3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MNEH3LL/A, Space Gray, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD.
GTIN / EAN
19425216595917Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/631518/apple-macbook-pro-myd82ll-a-(late-2020)-133-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Product Information links UPC 194252165959 to exact MYD82LL/A, 8 GB/256 GB Space Gray. Do not use refurbished listing UPCs.
Not available
Announced
10 November 20203Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026
6 June 20222Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026
Status
Discontinued11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-8-core-13-2020-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026EveryMac dates discontinuation to 6 June 2022. Existing third-party inventory does not make it current maker hardware.
Discontinued8Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-13-2022-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNEH3LL/A original M2 13-inch model. Public indexed table readable, direct web open returns 403.
Predecessor
Not available
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026Maker footnotes compare the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 to previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1. Links the existing catalog entry for the M1 model. Generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.22Reviewtechradar.com/news/macbook-pro-13-inch-2022Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's review of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) calls the M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch its predecessor.
Successor
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)20Reviewtechradar.com/news/macbook-pro-13-inch-2022Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's review of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) calls the M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch its predecessor.21Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 with the previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1.
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1,2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.
$1,2992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026Original US starting launch price for retained base configuration, excluding education prices and later reductions.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€1,59918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 10 October 2026Original German maker launch release: the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 costs from 1,599 euro including VAT (education 1,484 euro excluded). Starting price of the base configuration, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD, which matches the US base used for the 1,299 USD price. Germany is the stated region.
Markets
US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.
US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026
Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
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Chassis

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Dimensions
Width304.1Depth212.4Thickness (max)15.6mm(12 × 8.4 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.
Width304.1Depth212.4Thickness (max)15.6mm(12 × 8.4 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.
Weight (published)
1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maker M1 laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.
1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Published laptop mass without adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.
Lid material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies recyclable low-carbon aluminium enclosure.
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section explicitly specifies low-carbon aluminium in the enclosure. Recycled content is not asserted.
Bottom material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies recyclable low-carbon aluminium enclosure.
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section explicitly specifies low-carbon aluminium in the enclosure. Recycled content is not asserted.
Max hinge angle
Not available
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Display

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Screen size
13.3in(33.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
13.3in(33.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Pixel density
227ppi
227ppi
Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Backlight
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Dimming zones
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Not available
Panel part number
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Screen surface
Glossy18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching 8 GB/256 GB review unit. Display specification and prose identify glossy IPS.
Glossy13Spec databasegadgetbytenepal.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-m2Read 7 October 2026Exact M2 13-inch. Notebookcheck independently states Apple uses glossy panels. No 16 GB/1 TB measured reflection value copied.
Touchscreen
No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604809-REG/apple_myd82ll_a_13_3_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail Display table explicitly Touchscreen No.
No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560160060
Source18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review unit Display table explicitly states native 2560x1600 and 60 Hz. Not an external-output timing. No VRR inferred.
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
2560160060No
Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail SKU Display specifications publish 60 Hz at native resolution. No supported-signal timing or external-monitor rate substituted.14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNEH3LL/A base native 2560 x 1600, 60 Hz. Added only explicit no-VRR qualifier. No external timing copied.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Display section: 500 nits brightness. Apple gives no peak, HDR or outdoor figure for this display, so it is stored as the SDR brightness claim.
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor

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Processor
Apple M1 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.
Apple M2 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Retained original US 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU. Other GPU configurations excluded.
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Core configuration
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
Core typeCount
Performance4
Efficiency4
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
Core typeCount
Performance4
Efficiency4
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
CPU cores
8
8
Cores labelled performance
4
4
Cores labelled efficiency
4
4
Threads
818Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review configuration table states Apple M1 8c/8t.
810Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2022-M2-Laptop-Review-Debut-for-the-new-Apple-M2.631003.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thread count is inherent to the exact M2 chip, independently identified by maker and base 8 GB/256 GB review. This NBC unit is 16 GB/1 TB, so no performance/battery/thermal measurements are inherited.
Max boost clock
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L3 cache
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Process
5nm9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 2026M1 compute chip uses the published 5-nanometer process.
5nm9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026Official original M2 launch release. Exact retained chip Apple M2, not M2 Pro or Max.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
11TOPS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 2026Neural Engine only. Maker states 16-core architecture capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Precision is not stated.
15.8TOPS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026NPU-only maximum claimed rate. Arithmetic precision not stated. Excludes combined CPU/GPU throughput.

Graphics

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Discrete GPU
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists Apple chip GPU only, part of the SoC with unified memory.
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Apple M1 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
Apple M2 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAM
8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 8 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.
8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Memory section and exact original US SKU. Retained original 8 GB base. Higher purchase-time memory options are excluded.
RAM type
LPDDR4X10Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026M1 MacBook teardown identifies 8 GB as two 4 GB SK hynix LPDDR4X packages.
LPDDR513Spec databasegadgetbytenepal.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-m2Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M2 marketed model including 8 GB/256 GB option. Unified memory is architecture, not a DRAM type. Published 6400 MHz is not converted to MT/s.
RAM speed
4,266MT/s18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review configuration lists LPDDR4X-4266. 4266 is the memory transfer-rate class, not a DRAM clock doubled from MHz.
6,400MT/s21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M2Read 10 October 2026Apple M2 article, Memory: the M2 uses 6,400 MT/s LPDDR5 SDRAM in unified memory, 128-bit bus with 100 GB/s bandwidth. The 100 GB/s matches Apple's published memory bandwidth for the exact chip. Maker does not publish the transfer rate. Chip-level figure for every M2 configuration, not a MHz-to-MT/s conversion.
Memory channels
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RAM upgrade
Soldered11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-8-core-13-2020-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Onboard unified RAM cannot be upgraded later. The maker purchase option is distinct from physical replaceable sockets.12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-13-inch-m1-2020.htmlRead 7 October 2026Comparison covers exact 2020 M1 MacBook Pro. All notebooks listed have soldered RAM and storage that cannot be upgraded after initial purchase.
Soldered13Spec databasegadgetbytenepal.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-m2Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M2, includes 8 GB base. EveryMac separately confirms onboard memory without slots and no later upgrade.
Memory slots
Not available
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M1 CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.
24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained CPU/GPU configuration. Does not establish upgradeability.

Storage

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Installed storage
256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original base 256 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.
256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Retained original US 256 GB base SKU. Later or education-only capacities do not change this record.
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.
SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section publishes SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Free storage slots
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Maximum slot PCIe generation
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Ports

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Ports
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
TypeVersionCountMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CThunderbolt 3 / USB 4240Thunderbolt 3Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical ports counted once. Thunderbolt, USB4 and DisplayPort share USB-C connectors. HDMI version not inferred from supported output resolution.
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
TypeVersionCountMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CThunderbolt 3 / USB 4240Thunderbolt 3Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and DisplayPort share each USB-C connector.
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
Not available

Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-my/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 2020 group lists ax at 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. No 6 GHz inherited from newer models.
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-capabilities-of-apple-devices-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi specification table for MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022): ax and ac at 5 GHz, a/n at 5 GHz, ax at 2.4 GHz and b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. No 6 GHz row. The table is shared with the 13-inch M1 and the 2021 14-inch and 16-inch models.
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Cellular
Not available
No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1710415-REG/apple_mneh3ll_a_13_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNEH3LL/A Space Gray 8 GB/256 GB table.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layouts
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Key switches
Scissor13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026MacBook Pro M1 repair manual links Keys to this shared key procedure. Exploded view identifies the scissor mechanism.
Scissor11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-air-m2-2022-macbook-pro-m2-2022.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 keyboard. Public indexed comparison text read. Does not inherit Air chassis properties.
Keyboard backlight
Not available
Single colour12Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/10160/apple-macbook-pro-13-2022-with-m2-chip/index.htmlRead 7 October 2026TweakTown explicitly retained base 8 GB/256 GB configuration. White illumination supports single_color. Retained file Space Gray differs from review Silver only in finish.
Numpad
Not available
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: Backlit Magic Keyboard with 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys, plus Touch Bar. A 65-key layout has no room for a numeric keypad and the page lists none.
Key travel
Not available
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.
Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad states Force Touch. Separate Apple support source establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple explicitly states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

Camera and audio

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Webcam
720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
IR face login
Not available
Not available
Webcam privacy
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Audio: stereo speakers with high dynamic range. Stereo means a left and right speaker. The iFixit speaker guide for this model removes one left and one right speaker.20Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+2022+(M2)+Speakers+Replacement/156548Read 10 October 2026Exact 13-inch M2 (2022) repair guide removes a left speaker and a right speaker, each with its own connector. Two speakers. The maker does not publish a driver count or power.
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original Audio section explicitly supports Dolby Atmos playback. Spatial Audio claim omitted because the retained original M1 hardware and launch OS source does not state it.
Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Microphones
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energy
58.2Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power section explicitly publishes 58.2 Wh.
58.2Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Claimed battery life
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
Not available
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback20
Web browsing17
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Maker battery test matches 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Wireless browsing 25 websites and Apple TV app HD 1080p movie playback, brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Up to claims vary by use and configuration.
Adapter rated output
61W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.
67W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Adapter nominal rated output for retained original US base configuration.
Laptop charging connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.
USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026Supplied charging cable connector at the laptop end.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
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Cooling

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Fans
110Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 MacBook Pro teardown explicitly identifies its single fan.
119Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+2022+(M2)+Fan+Replacement/157929Read 10 October 2026Exact 13-inch M2 (2022) repair guide removes the fan with four screws and slides it out from under the audio board flex cable. One fan is described. Apple also states an active cooling system.
Vapor chamber
No10Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro cooling description is a copper heat pipe to a small heatsink with a fan. No vapor chamber.
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
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Security

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Fingerprint
Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd2182293a1/2020/mac/11Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.
Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd2182293a1/2022/mac/13Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific tour names Touch ID as the power button.
TPM
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Remote management
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Security lock slot
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Software

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Operating system
macOS Big Sur3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.
macOS Monterey2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later compatible updates excluded.
OS family
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
Security updates until
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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
510nits19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Centre grid cell 510 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. SDR display. Also centre on battery 510. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Brightness (measured, average)
490.6nits19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Nine-point luminance grid mean 490.6 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,759:119Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Display table contrast 1759:1 with black level 0.29 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
1.319Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Pre-calibration ColorChecker Delta E 2000 1.3. CalMAN and X-Rite i1Pro 2 with P3 target. This is display colour error, not the separate webcam ColorChecker test. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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PWM flicker found
Yes19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Oscilloscope found 122 kHz flicker at brightness 49% and below. Above 50% small fluctuations were observed but could not be measured. This is the review detection limit. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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PWM frequency (measured)
122kHz19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Oscilloscope detected 122000 Hz at 49% brightness and below. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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PWM at or below brightness
49%19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. 49% is highest reported brightness setting with detected flicker. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Response black to white (measured)
25.2ms19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Combined black-white-black rise 8.4 ms plus fall 16.8 ms, total 25.2 ms. Optical response test. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Response grey to grey (measured)
48ms19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. 50% to 80% grey and back. Rise 18.8 ms plus fall 29.2 ms, total 48 ms. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per mode
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
LoadNoise (dB(A))
Idle29.2
Medium load32.1
Max load41.9
Source19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Audix TM-1 and Arta at 15 cm. Idle 29.2 dB(A) equals ambient, with fan off. Medium row is Cinebench R23 upper reading 32.1. Maximum row is combined Cinebench R23 plus Unigine Valley stress, 41.9. Power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
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Max fan noise
41.9dB(A)
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
41°C19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximal-load grid, Voltcraft IR-900. Top maximum 41°C, room 20.9°C. Exact stress workload referenced by review. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Bottom surface under load
40.4°C19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximal-load grid, Voltcraft IR-900. Bottom maximum 40.4°C, room 20.9°C. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per test
AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing15020.38
Wi-Fi browsingNot available10.2
Video playback15019.2
Source19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Safari Wi-Fi browsing 20 h 23 min at 150 cd/m² and 10 h 12 min at maximum display brightness. Maximum-brightness row has no numeric luminance published for that run. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p playback 19 h 12 min at 150 cd/m². Hours converted from minutes and rounded to two decimals. Power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
BApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
TestHours (h)
Video playback23.25
Source16Measurementthestreet.com/personal-finance/apple-13-inch-macbook-pro-m2-review-2022Read 7 October 2026Exact 8 GB/256 GB review unit. 4K playback, brightness 50%, connectivity turned off. 1395 minutes exactly converted to hours. File codec, player, luminance, OS build and firmware not stated. Different test conditions from Apple HD 1080p movie claim explain the longer result.
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
20.38h
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Video runtime
19.2h
23.25h
Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
7.4W19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Highest idle AC input 7.4 W from 1.67/6.7/7.4 W table. Metrahit Energy. Operating power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
47.5W19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximum AC input under load 47.5 W, later drops to about 43 W after one hour. Metrahit Energy. Not sustained CPU package power. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
1.374kg(3 lb)19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Review specification table laptop weight 1.374 kg. Power supply separately 275 g. Measurement instrument not stated. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.
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Certifications

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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold15Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_PER_Nov2020.pdfRead 7 October 2026November 2020 Product Environmental Report. Footnote 2 states Gold rating in the United States and Canada.
Gold15Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_June2022.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2022 report based on US 13-inch M2 configurations. No international certification inferred.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
13-inch MacBook Pro, 61W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 61 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.
13-inch MacBook Pro, 67W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Exact original US base adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Optional fast-charge adapter excluded.
Power adapter included
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111869Read 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.
1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.
Warranty service
Carry-in, Mail-in16Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited warranty provides carry-in and mail-in options. Apple determines mail-in eligibility. DIY parts service is outside available enum options.
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