MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) – Description
 
The MacBook Pro 13-inch with M2 chip (2022) is a compact yet powerful laptop from Apple, designed for users who want pro-level sustained performance in a familiar, classic form factor. It’s the only M2-based MacBook that retains the Touch Bar and fan-based cooling system, making it capable of sustained high performance over time.
 
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Key Features:
Display:
    •    13.3-inch Retina display (LED-backlit)
    •    Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
    •    P3 wide color, True Tone technology
    •    500 nits brightness
Processor (SoC):
    •    Apple M2 chip
    •    8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores)
    •    10-core GPU
    •    16-core Neural Engine
    •    100GB/s memory bandwidth
Memory & Storage:
    •    Unified memory: 8GB (configurable to 16GB or 24GB)
    •    SSD storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
Design:
    •    Aluminum unibody design (same chassis as Intel-based 13” MacBook Pro)
    •    Colors: Silver, Space Gray
    •    Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar and Touch ID
    •    Force Touch trackpad
Ports & Connectivity:
    •    2 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
    •    1 x 3.5mm headphone jack (supports high-impedance headphones)
    •    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    •    Bluetooth 5.0
Audio & Camera:
    •    Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and Dolby Atmos
    •    3-mic array with directional beamforming
    •    720p FaceTime HD camera
Battery & Power:
    •    58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
    •    Up to 20 hours Apple TV movie playback
    •    Up to 17 hours wireless web
    •    67W USB-C power adapter
Operating System:
    •    Shipped with macOS Monterey
    •    Compatible with macOS Sonoma and newer
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Notable Aspects:
    •    Only M2 MacBook with Touch Bar
    •    Active cooling (fan) allows better sustained performance than M2 MacBook Air
    •    More compact than the 14-inch M2/M3 MacBook Pro models
    •    Uses older chassis design (bezels, no MagSafe, fewer ports)
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This model is best for users who:
    •    Want a compact MacBook with long battery life and consistent performance
    •    Prefer or rely on the Touch Bar
    •    Need a fan-cooled system but don’t need the bulk or cost of a 14/16-inch MacBook Pro