The Apple MacBook Pro 2020 MYD82LL/A is a bestselling high-end laptop 2020 laptop that received positive reviews for its powerful hardware, lengthy battery life, great keyboard, super-fast SSD hard drive and beautiful retina display. It received some criticism for a limited selection of ports and a design that’s almost identical to previous models, with only a few improvements. Featuring Apples very own brand new M1 chips, this late 2020 MacBook Pro is one of the first to feature Apples new hardware instead of Intels CPUs. Despite some similarities to previous years’ models, the Macbook Pro remains the top high-end laptop to beat thanks to its combination of hardware prowess and design finesse.
Pros
- Power hardware including Apples new M1 CPU
- Extremely good battery life
- Top-tier SSD hard drive for lighting-fast boot times
- Comfortable Apple ‘Magic’ keyboard
- Gorgeous retina display
Cons
- Extremely limited port selection
- Few design improvements over previous models
Bottom Line
The Macbook Pro remains the top high-end laptop to beat thanks to its streamlined design and powerful hardware, now including Apples very own M1 CPUs.
- Weight: 3 lbs
- Processor: Apple M1 2Ghz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- RAM: 8GB
- Graphics: M1 GPU
Critic Reviews
- TechRadar November 18, 2020
The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is the most exciting laptop Apple has released in years. The new M1 chip offers exceptional battery life, and in our early testing performance has been excellent. It's just a shame about the old design.
Read full review - PCMag November 17, 2020
Now powered by Apple’s M1 CPU, the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a workhorse for those who want a compact macOS laptop that's still powerful enough to perform processor-intensive workflows.
Read full review - LaptopMag November 10, 2020
Armed with Apple’s new M1 SoC, the MacBook Pro brings power, endurance and a host of new features in that familiar iconic chassis.
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Full Specifications
Processor | Apple M1 2Ghz [View Benchmarks] |
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Graphics | M1 GPU [View Benchmarks] |
Graphics Type | Integrated |
RAM | 8GB |
Operating System | Apple Mac OS X |
Weight | 3 lbs |
Battery Life | 17 hours |
Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
Display Size | 13.3 inch |
Display Type | IPS |
Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |