New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Announced With Magic Keyboard, 10th-Gen Processors, Up to 32GB RAM and 4TB SSD, and More

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a more reliable Magic Keyboard, faster 10th-generation Intel processor options, up to 80 percent faster graphics performance, up to 32GB of RAM, up to 4TB of SSD storage, and more.

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First introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro last year, the Magic Keyboard features a redesigned scissor mechanism with 1mm of key travel, an inverted-"T" arrangement for the arrow keys, and a physical Escape key. After five years, Apple has finally transitioned its entire notebook lineup away from its issue-prone butterfly keyboard.

10th-generation Intel Core processor options are now available, but only on higher-end configurations starting at $1,799. Lower-end configurations still use Intel's older 8th-generation processors like the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The high-end configuration can be customized with a 2.3GHz quad-core 10th-generation Core i7 chip with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz.

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is available with up to 32GB of RAM for the first time, compared to a max of 16GB previously, while 16GB of RAM is now offered standard on select configurations. For the 16GB and 32GB RAM options, Apple is using faster 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory, but the base model continues to have 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory.

Apple has doubled the storage across all standard configurations, with the base model now coming with a 256GB SSD, up from 128GB. At the high end, users can upgrade to a new 4TB SSD option for an extra $1,000.

The latest Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics offer up to 80 percent faster graphics performance than the previous generation.

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro models are available to order on Apple.com starting today, with pricing starting at $1,299 in the United States. It will begin arriving to customers and will be in select Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.

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[thadoggfather]

Where has Prosser been over the years? Him Being 100% correct as a leaker, so far, has been refreshing

 

[SuprUsrStan]

Well then. 13" instead of 14".

 

[fokmik]

"" 13-inch MacBook Pro is available to order today, starting at $1,299, and $1,199 for education""
So this is the base 13" mbp....and at WWDC we will have the 14.1" MBP with around 30W starting around 1499 or 1599$

 

[sazali]

13” size is more easier to carry

 

[fokmik]

Well then. 13" instead of 14".

This is the base 15W MBP....not the 14" 29-30W, that will come later probably

 

[sugargliderdude]

13 inch..... disappointing

 

[nfl46]

Jon was right yet again!

 

[recoil80]

Well they had to double the storage as the Air starts with 256GB. I wondered why they didn't update the MBP the same day the Air launched. It made little sense to keep it with the old keyboard and a measly 128 storage

 

[The Game 161]

I’m sure many had hoped for 14 inch...

 

[tothemoonsands]

No mention of WiFi 6, no 14”....😭

 

[Davewithak]

Pretty disappointing. I was expecting to want to return my 2020 MBA for this, but honestly, I feel my MBA is a better deal.

 

[Kylo83]

Intel 10th gen it must have wifi 6 then, why not slim the bezels down tho

 

[MacFather]

Deleted.

 

[Putzytart]

I suspect this is the last design or spec iteration we will see until ARM processors a year from now.

 

[frosty18]

the two thunderbolt 3 model still uses 8th gen chips... bummer

 

[Malus120]

Well ****. Quad cores in 2020... when we could have six, or eight... great... so it’s like... slightly faster than my 2018... probably still runs hot, loud, and slow... Well they’re not getting my money with this Intel “10th gen” hot garbage.

Well this seals the deal for me, Apple’s going ARM. Otherwise the decision to stick with Intel when far better options exist from AMD makes no sense.

 

[thadoggfather]

the two thunderbolt 3 model still uses 8th gen chips... bummer

thought it was a typo

gotta spend $1799 for 10th gen

yikes. Now I feel better about my i5/8/512 2020 air

It’s pretty much a keyboard drop in and ssd bump (for the models that precede the $1799 one)

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

It’s so funny how the Apple bashing trolls are always the first comments in any article. They truly are trolling constantly and once anything comes up they do their thing and bash it immediately. Then gradually as you scroll down the trolls are replaced with the intelligent educated and super informed posts which everyone appreciates. So funny.

 

[bchery21]

Just left my comment on the Prosser article, refreshed the page and boom, here we are. I guess no "14 screen, some will be disappointed.

 

[ConfluxNZ]

All hail Jern!!! 👏🏽😂 🧻

 

[racer1441]

Credit card was ready but this is just a disappointed minor tweak.

 

[dz5b609]

13” size is more easier to carry

Well not really since the rumors where pointing to 14 inch in basically the same dimension as the old 13 inch (like they did with the 15-16 inch MBP).

 

[waterfta]

wow, they still selling 8th gen processors for base/mid level option as "new" options. At least the keyboard will be improved. $1800 min for the 10th gen i5 processor option... Ouch

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Don't be fooled.
The two entry-level models are still on 8th gen CPUs at the same prices; meaning you have to pay more now to get the 10th gen.