

So basically, what's new in the base model MacBook Pro is the keyboard. The base model can only be upgraded to 16GB RAM and a 2TB SSD. The higher-end 13-inch MacBook Pro models that start at $1,799 have faster and newer 10th-generation processors.īased on benchmarks, the $1,799 MacBook Pro with a 2.0GHz Core i5 10th-generation Intel chip is about 16.5 percent faster than the $1,299 base model that we have here, which features a 1.4GHz quad-core Core i5 8th-generation processor.Īpple added support for up to 32GB RAM and a 4TB SSD in the 2020 MacBook Pro refresh, but again, those features are limited to the most expensive machines. We bought the base model machine, which means it's still using Intel's 8th-generation processors. That 14.1-inch MacBook Pro might still come at some point in the future, but for now, Apple is continuing to sell the same old 13.3-inch model alongside the 16-inch MacBook Pro. It continues to use the same 13.3-inch size chassis, which is disappointing as there were rumors of a swap to an updated 14.1-inch design. Read on to see what we thought and whether it's worth a purchase.ĭesign wise, the 13-inch 2020 MacBook Pro looks identical to the 2019 model because Apple has made no external changes with the exception of the new keyboard. We picked one up to check out what's new and to see how it compares to other machines in Apple's notebook lineup.
