Is the M1 MacBook Pro still worth buying?

Yes for basic to moderate work: it is fast, quiet and has excellent battery life. If you need more ports, a bigger screen or more memory, a newer 14-inch Pro fits better.

How does it compare with the M1 MacBook Air?

They share the M1 chip, but the Pro adds a fan for longer sustained performance, a brighter display and the Touch Bar. The Air is lighter and cheaper.

Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?

No. The 8GB memory and 256GB SSD are soldered to the logic board, so choose the configuration you need up front.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 20 hours, the longest for a Mac. Real-world mixed use typically lands around a full workday.

The laptop and a USB-C power adapter with cable. It has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, so plan for a hub if you use many accessories.

Not natively. Windows on M1 requires virtualization software such as Parallels, and some apps still run through Rosetta 2 translation.

Where is the MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop cheapest?

At 4 Crew, for $1,299.00, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop

The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M1 chip is the first Pro laptop on Apple silicon. It pairs an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU with a 16-core Neural Engine, and Apple rates battery life at up to 20 hours, the longest in a Mac. The active cooling fan lets it hold peak performance longer than the fanless M1 MacBook Air, though both share the same chip and 8GB of memory here. It suits people who want a compact, quiet laptop for long workdays; the Touch Bar and two Thunderbolt ports are its main compromises against newer 14-inch Pros.

Best forStudents and office workers who need all-day batteryWriters and coders who want a quiet, cool laptopPhoto and light video editing on the goBuyers who want M1 performance in the smallest Pro body

Pros

M1 chip handles everyday work and light editing without slowdowns
Up to 20 hours of battery life, the longest Apple quotes for a Mac
Fan keeps sustained loads faster than the fanless MacBook Air
Bright Retina display with wide color support
Compact and light for a Pro machine

Cons

Only two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports
8GB memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
Touch Bar divides opinion and adds little for many users
13.3-inch screen and older design next to the 14-inch Pro
720p webcam is soft for video calls

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the M1 MacBook Pro highly for its speed, silence and battery life. Most criticism centers on the two-port limit, the 8GB base memory and the Touch Bar.

What people mention

BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasting a full day of mixed work on one charge.
PerformancePraisedReviewers say the M1 handles browsing, office apps and light editing without stutter.
PortsCriticisedTwo Thunderbolt ports force many users into a hub or dock.
MemoryCriticisedThe 8GB base memory is fixed and can strain heavy multitasking.
ThermalsPraisedThe fan keeps it cool and near-silent in everyday use.
Touch BarMixedSome like the shortcuts; others find it less useful than physical keys.

About the MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop

The Apple MacBook Pro has a 13.3-inch display and is powered by the Apple-designed M1 chip. It has 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. Battery life is up to 20 hours, the longest ever in a Mac.

The M1 chip has an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 2.8x faster performance. Its 8-core GPU offers up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games. A 16-core Neural Engine handles advanced machine learning tasks.

Brand: Apple
Screen size: 13.3 inches
Chip: Apple M1
CPU: 8-core
GPU: 8-core
Neural Engine: 16-core
Memory: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Battery life: Up to 20 hours

Questions and answers

Is the M1 MacBook Pro still worth buying?: Yes for basic to moderate work: it is fast, quiet and has excellent battery life. If you need more ports, a bigger screen or more memory, a newer 14-inch Pro fits better.
How does it compare with the M1 MacBook Air?: They share the M1 chip, but the Pro adds a fan for longer sustained performance, a brighter display and the Touch Bar. The Air is lighter and cheaper.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?: No. The 8GB memory and 256GB SSD are soldered to the logic board, so choose the configuration you need up front.
How long does the battery last?: Apple rates it at up to 20 hours, the longest for a Mac. Real-world mixed use typically lands around a full workday.
What is in the box?: The laptop and a USB-C power adapter with cable. It has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, so plan for a hub if you use many accessories.
Does it run Windows?: Not natively. Windows on M1 requires virtualization software such as Parallels, and some apps still run through Rosetta 2 translation.
Where is the MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop cheapest?: At 4 Crew, for $1,299.00, as of our latest check.