MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips may launch this year
If not this year, then possibly in early 2023
www.tomsguide.comHere’s the latest on Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chips based on recent updates.
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The M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros were introduced in early 2023, featuring a choice of 14-inch and 16-inch models with significantly upgraded CPU/GPU and memory bandwidth compared to the M2 family . These models aimed at professional workflows with higher-core configurations and up to 32GB (M2 Pro) and up to 96GB (M2 Max) of unified memory in some builds .
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A newer update cycle for the M2 family continued into 2024, with refreshed hardware in updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros and related Mac mini configurations, maintaining the M2/M2 Pro/M2 Max lineup and emphasizing longer battery life and faster connectivity (e.g., Wi‑Fi 6E) .
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For context on performance claims, Apple has highlighted substantial gains in key creative apps (e.g., image processing in Photoshop and development workloads in Xcode) when moving from M1 Pro/Max to M2 Pro/Max, in addition to the higher memory bandwidth of the M2 Pro/Max variants .
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Market and release timing notes from various outlets suggest the M2 Pro/Max era began with the 14" and 16" Pro models and continued to expand through 2024, with ongoing coverage of specs, configurations, and availability in different regions .
Illustration: The 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models offer:
- CPU options: up to 12-core CPU in M2 Pro configuration
- GPU options: up to 19-core (Pro) or up to 38-core (Max)
- Memory: up to 32GB (Pro) or up to 96GB (Max)
- High memory bandwidth (200GB/s in M2 Pro, double that of standard M2) and robust multimedia performance
If you’d like, I can pull the most current regional availability, exact SKU configurations, and latest pricing for Buffalo, NY, and create a quick comparison table. I can also fetch the latest official Apple press release in your region for precise specs.