Looking to buy a new MacBook Pro but find the 14-inch and 16-inch models expensive? You might consider buying the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which costs a much more reasonable $1,299.
And if you jump on Amazon’s latest deal, you can get the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip for just $1,099, a sweet $200 off.
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13-inch MacBook Pro features active cooling for better performance
The 2022 MacBook Pro won’t impress you with its design. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air and the Pro models, the 13-inch looks out of place with its big, chunky bezels. But if you want performance on a budget, it is hard to beat the value the 13-inch MacBook Pro offers.
Unlike the Air models, the M2 MacBook Pro features active cooling. Plus, it packs a beefier 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU variant of the M2 chip. The additional cores should help when the machine is running some heavy workloads.
Our M2 MacBook Pro review roundup highlighted that the machine is a “Pro in name only” due to its archaic design and lack of ports.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is also the only laptop in Apple’s lineup now to feature a dedicated Touch Bar. So, this is your sole option if you are a fan of the touch strip.
If you are confused about which MacBook is right for you, go through our M2 MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro comparison.
Save 15% on the M2 MacBook Pro
For its retail price of $1,299, it is hard to recommend the 13-inch MacBook Pro, especially since you can get the 15-inch Air for $50 less. But with Amazon knocking a massive $200 off the M2 MacBook Pro, it offers a lot more value for money.
You get a similar $200 off on the 512GB configuration of the machine. So instead of $1,499, you can get the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro with 512GB storage for $1,299. Considering the entry-level laptop’s SSD speeds are slower than its M1 predecessor, this is the variant you should opt for.
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Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro packs a dated design but it is the internals that makes this laptop worth your money, especially at its discounted price.
