MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch: What are the differences?

This comparison between the MacBook Pro 13 inches and the MacBook Pro 14 inches is very special. Why? Because the MacBook Pro 14-inch is a complete redesign of the MacBook Pro 13-inch model. The screen, the connections, and the processor have all changed. So, let's take a closer look at the differences between the 13" MacBook Pro and the 14" MacBook Pro, section by section.

The 14" MacBook Pro has a brand-new design. For example, the screen bezels are narrower to make better use of space, while the feet on the bottom of the case are higher to help ventilation.
The keyboard on the 14" MacBook Pro is darker for better nighttime backlighting. Moreover, the TouchBar has disappeared to make way for physical function keys.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch: What are the differences?

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Screen differences

The display grows by an inch thanks to tighter bezels on the 14" MacBook Pro. There is a "notch" where the camera sits. This area also houses the menu bar, freeing up more screen space for your Apps!
MiniLED technology has arrived with the 14" MacBook Pro. This offers extreme contrast, i.e., pure blacks and ultra-bright colours. Have you ever found that you can only see grey while watching a very dark film? With the 14-inch MacBook Pro display, you can say goodbye to those shades of grey meant to be black.
Do you use your Mac outdoors or in brightly lit places? If so, the 14" MacBook Pro's 1,000 nits of brightness will bring you joy. For comparison, the 13" MacBook Pro offers 500 nits – yes, that's half the brightness of the 14" MacBook Pro.
The final difference between the 13" MacBook Pro and the 14" MacBook Pro is something called ProMotion. So as you know, a Mac screen typically refreshes at a rate of 60 times per second.
The 14" MacBook Pro does it twice as fast, at 120 times per second. As a result, everything will run infinitely smoother and faster. A change you'll notice from the word go!

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch: What are the differences?

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Processor

The 13" MacBook Pro features Apple's M2 Chip. An 8-core processor with a configuration of 4 high-efficiency and 4 high-performance cores.
The 14" MacBook Pro features Apple's M1 Pro Chip, or you can even choose to add the M1 Max. In this case, the processor will have 8 or 10 cores depending on your chosen model. What does change are the efficiency cores, of which there will always be two. So, even with the 8-core processor, you'll have gained two high-performance cores over the 13" MacBook Pro.
Although the M2 Chip is (seemingly) one generation above the M1 Pro Chip, the M1 Pro is still much more powerful than the M2, as this generation offers a professional range of processors.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 Inch - Graphics

The 13" MacBook Pro has an integrated 10-core graphics card inside the M2 chip.
The 14" MacBook Pro, with its M1 Pro or M1 Max Chip, has an integrated graphics card with 14, 16, 24, or 32 cores. You can choose which one you want when you purchase your 14" MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch: What are the differences?

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Unified RAM

The 13-inch MacBook Pro can be customised with up to 24 GB of unified RAM. However, the 14" MacBook Pro increases this figure to an incredible 64 GB.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Storage

The storage or SSD hard drive in the 13" MacBook Pro can reach a maximum of 2 TB. With the 14" MacBook Pro, you can choose up to 8 TB of storage – simply amazing!

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Ports and Connections

When choosing a professional laptop, ports are incredibly important:

The 13 inch MacBook Pro has two USB-C ports. This means that, if you want to connect an SD card or an external display, you’ll need an adapter.
We'd like to offer MagSafe a warm welcome back. The advantage of having a MacBook Pro 14" is that it has an integrated SD card and HDMI port. It also features three USB-C ports. And what about the charger? The famous magnetic charger, where the cable disconnects if you trip over your Mac, so it doesn't end up on the floor.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch: What are the differences?

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - Battery life

The 13 inches MacBook Pro has a battery life of up to 20 hours, while the 14 inches MacBook Pro has a battery life of up to 17 hours. The extra power is particularly noticeable in the 14" model as the battery is slightly smaller.

MacBook Pro 13 inch vs MacBook Pro 14 inch - differences at a glance

There are a few more differences between the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro. For example, the sound and microphones are of higher quality, and the webcam has twice the resolution of the 14" MacBook Pro. To help you, we’ve put together a comparison chart showing the key differences between the 13" MacBook Pro and the 14" MacBook Pro.

Features	MacBook Pro 13 inch	MacBook Pro 14 inch
Processor	M2 with 8 cores	M1 Pro with 8 or 10 cores
Graphics	M2 with 10 cores	M1 Pro or M1 Max with 14, 16, 24 or 32 cores
Battery life:	Up to 20 hours	Up to 17 hours
Maximum unified RAM	24 GB	64 GB
Maximum storage	2 TB	8 TB
Screen brightness	500 nits	1000 nits
Contrast (the higher, the better)	1,000,000:1	1,400:1
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Connections	2 USB-C Ports	3 USB-C Ports, HDMI and SD card reader

Which model should you choose between the MacBook Pro 13 inch and MacBook Pro 14 inch

That's the big question! But we hope reading this article has helped you make up your mind. As you can see, the 14inch MacBook Pro has many more features than the 13inch MacBook Pro.

Do you need them? Well, it depends on your intended use. Yes, suppose you are into design, photo-editing, and video editing or need an ultra-powerful processor. The 14inch MacBook Pro is the one for you.

On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop for everyday use or even for intensive work that doesn't require as much graphics power or a professional display, the 13inch MacBook Pro will be ideal for your needs.

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