Apple MacBook Pro 2020: Features and Specifications

The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) offers a fantastic combination of performance portability and pure power. The MacBook has a 13.3-inch screen, and a new Magic Keyboard, and is powered by an Intel 10th-generation quad-core processor with up to Core i7 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage.

Long regarded as a vital tool for multimedia editors, software developers, and other creative professionals, Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro is also attractive to general Mac customers seeking more performance than the MacBook Air in a notebook that is smaller and less expensive than the flagship 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Thanks to Apple’s M1 CPU, the 13-inch MacBook Pro reviewed here is as elegant as ever and more powerful than ever.

Apple MacBook Pro (2020) Key Features and Specs

• Up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics
• macOS 10.15
• 13.3inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560 x 1600 resolution
• Up to 16GB RAM
• Up to 4TB SSD
• Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
• 720p FaceTime HD camera
• 58.0 Wh LiPo Built-in Battery (13.3-inch)
• Up to 10 hours of Wireless Web.

The Build and Design

Apple has taken a “don’t meddle with success” approach to design, employing the same chassis structure with minor adjustments for several years. Rather than aging, the MacBook Pro still appears crisp and current, and it has spawned a slew of Windows ultraportable look-alike notebooks.

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This sleek metal slab is available in either a dark, gloomy Space Gray or a brighter Silver finish.

The MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 model has a similar design to its predecessor. It has the same old aluminum body, which looks and feels solid.

Although the design is similar, the 2020 model is a little bit thicker and heavier than the 2019 model. It measures 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches in dimension and weighs 3.1 pounds compared to its predecessor with 0.59 inches in thickness and 3.02 pounds in weight.

While the design of the MacBook Pro is timeless, it does come with a few drawbacks. The MacBook Pro isn’t very hefty, but it is significantly bigger and heavier than some of its Windows counterparts with equal screen sizes, such as the Dell XPS 13.

The Mac is 0.61 by 12 by 8.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 3 pounds, while the standard model XPS 13 measures 0.58 by 11.6 by 7.8 inches and weighs 2.6 pounds. Furthermore, the XPS 13 isn’t the thinnest or lightest 13-inch laptop available.

The Magic Keyboard has a refined scissor mechanism with 1 mm of travel, providing the greatest typing experience on a Mac notebook to date.

A dedicated Escape key enables easy switching between modes and perspectives. Furthermore, the newly inverted-T arrow keys allow you to navigate between lines of code, spreadsheets, and gaming environments with ease.

This keyboard also has a Touch Bar that brings powerful shortcuts front and center, as well as a Touch ID for quick login.

A wide and silky touchpad is located beneath the keyboard for convenient navigation and control.

Display

The Apple MacBook Pro (2020) retains the standard 13.3-inch Retina display developed on an IPS LCD panel. As a result, it employs intense LED backlighting and produces deep blacks and dazzling whites.

This display has a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,600, which translates to 227 pixels per density, and supports millions of colors, resulting in a bright and crisp screen.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) also supports P3 wide color, which provides even more brilliant greens and reds than sRGB.

Furthermore, this laptop, like other MacBook Pros, includes True Tone technology, which dynamically changes the color temperature based on the ambient light, resulting in a more natural viewing experience.

Above all, the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) boasts a brightness of up to 500 nits, allowing users to experience the best of all on-screen activities: gaming, reading, and watching films.

Performance

The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) features a quad-core 10th generation Intel Core CPU that provides up to 80% quicker graphics performance.

The 2.3GHz quad-core 10thgeneration Intel Core i7 chipset supports turbo boost up to 4.1GHz, with 8MB shared L3 cache, or the 2.0GHz quad-core 10thgeneration Intel Core i5 with turbo boost up to 3.8GHz, and 6MB shared L3 cache.

This new 10th-generation CPU outperforms its predecessor in terms of computational performance and integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics).

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) comes with 16GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory, which is expandable to 32GB of RAM and up to 4TB SSD.

Above all, it easily runs MacOs Catalina, resulting in a smooth and responsive experience.

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Other Features

The dynamic soundscape on the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) feels and sounds far larger than its physical dimensions suggest. There are three built-in microphones that produce directed beams to catch your speech more clearly during FaceTime sessions.

It also has Apple’s second-generation special Mac silicon, the T2, which makes everything you do even more secure.

It incorporates a Secure Enclave coprocessor, which serves as the foundation for secure boot and encrypted storage. This chip also combines several independent controllers into one, including the system management controller, audio controller, and SSD controller.

This laptop also includes a 720p webcam, which provides more information and clarity in video footage.

Apple also announces the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) with long battery life. It is powered by a 58-watt-hour battery (and a slightly larger 58.2-watt-hour in the entry-level model). This battery offers 10 hours of battery life and comes with a 61W USB-C Power Adapter that can charge the laptop to full capacity in 60 minutes.

Finally, for optimal sharing and communication, make use of the 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technologies.

Price and Availability of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020)

The pricing of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) starts at $1499. However, the pricing may vary based on the configuration you select.

This laptop is available in Nigeria for roughly 950,000 Naira, depending on the RAM, Processor, and other options.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) is available through Apple’s official shop as well as third-party e-commerce sites like Amazon, Jumia, Konga, eBay, Alibaba, etc.

Pros

• Long battery life
• Speedy performance from Apple M1 chip
• Brilliant Retina display
• Excellent build quality
• Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
• Improved webcam

Cons

• Only two USB-C ports
• Stingy standard 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM
• No touch screen

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