Our quick take
Apple MacBook Pro (2020) - 4.0 / 5
Has Apple changed the MacBook Pro design?
- 2x (or 4x) USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, 1x 3.5mm jack Available in Space Grey and Silver finishes 15.6mm thickness, 1.4kg weight Touch Bar display as standard Touch ID sensor for login
What’s the new MacBook Pro’s screen like?
- 13.3-inch Retina Display (2650 x 1600 resolution) True Tone technology for adaptive colour 500-nits maximum brightness
Does the MacBook Pro have keyboard problems?
- Backlit Magic Keyboard (new type, not Butterfly mechanism) Large trackpad with Force Touch (dual-level control)
How long does the MacBook Pro last?
58.2Wh lithium‑polymer battery, 61W USB‑C power adapter 8th Gen and 10th Gen Intel Core i processor options 1.4GHz quad-core 8th Gen Core i5 at entry-level Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 2.3GHz quad-core 10th Gen Core i7 at top-end Intel Iris Plus Graphics 8GB/16GB RAM as standard (32GB configurable) 256GB SSD (512GB/1TB/2TB configurable)
1.4GHz quad-core 8th Gen Core i5 at entry-level Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 2.3GHz quad-core 10th Gen Core i7 at top-end Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
To recap
A modest update over the 2019 model, the 2020 Pro does bring a much-needed new keyboard design, but it’s not the 14-inch reimagining that many had expected. Still, it’s a great workhorse that’s the right balance of performance and longevity.
