MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) – Description
The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2014) is part of Apple’s Retina MacBook Pro line, offering a sharp display, full-sized ports, and reliable performance in a compact aluminum unibody design. It’s a strong performer for general productivity, creative work, and media use, and remains respected for its durability and balance.
⸻
🔹 Key Features
Display:
• 13.3-inch Retina display (LED-backlit, IPS)
• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels (227 PPI)
• Brightness: 300 nits
• Color gamut: sRGB
• No True Tone or P3 support (added in later models)Processor Options:
• 4th-gen Intel Core i5 (dual-core, 2.6GHz or 2.8GHz)
• Optional Core i7 (dual-core, 3.0GHz)
• Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz (varies by model)Graphics:
• Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 5100⸻
🔹 Memory & Storage:
• 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 RAM (configurable to 16GB)
• SSD options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (PCIe-based, faster than SATA)⸻
🔹 Keyboard & Trackpad:
• Full-size scissor-switch keyboard
• Backlit keys
• Standard multi-touch glass trackpad (no Force Touch)⸻
🔹 Ports:
• 2 x Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort-compatible)
• 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x SDXC card slot
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• MagSafe 2 power connector✅ Excellent for users who prefer built-in legacy ports and avoid dongles.
⸻
🔹 Audio & Camera:
• Stereo speakers
• Dual microphones
• 720p FaceTime HD camera⸻
🔹 Battery & Power:
• 71.8-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 9–10 hours of wireless web or video playback
• 60W MagSafe 2 power adapter⸻
🔹 Operating System:
• Shipped with macOS Mavericks
• Upgradable to macOS Catalina (final supported version)⚠️ No support for macOS Big Sur or later
⸻
✅ Strengths:
• Reliable scissor-switch keyboard
• Legacy ports (no adapters required)
• MagSafe 2 charging
• Upgradable SSD (non-soldered)
• Good performance for light-to-moderate workloads
• Solid Retina display and build quality