Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.3/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.8/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.2/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.1/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.9/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.8/10
SIZE: 13.3"
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with the M2 chip from 2022 is in the upper midrange price bracket and offers strong general use performance with its 24 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Equipped with a 13.3-inch IPS display with a sharp resolution, the device provides rich color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks requiring precise color representation, though it lacks a touchscreen. At just 3 pounds and with a battery life that supports up to 20 hours of typical use, it's highly portable. Its solid build quality and silent operation are noteworthy, but for 3D and engineering tasks or intensive gaming, its capabilities are considered fair, as it’s not built with a focus on high-end graphics performance. The lack of available slots implies that it's not easily upgradeable, but it has a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and supports USB-C charging. This laptop shines as a premium business device and is great for general use, but it may not be the best pick for specialized, graphics-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Has Apple M2 chip
- Silent, fanless operation
- High screen resolution
- Good battery performance
- Supports fast charging
Cons
- Upper midrange price
- Limited port selection
- No touch screen
- Heavier than some alternatives
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:5.0
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:5.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:4.9
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Portability:4.7
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use:4.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in general use due to its capable Apple M2 processor, ample 24GB of RAM, and high-quality 13.3-inch IPS screen providing clear and vibrant visuals. It also offers the convenience of all-day battery life, excellent portability with a slim and lightweight design, and a fanless operation ensuring a quiet working environment.
Software Development:4.5
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.4
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Engineering & Design:4.3
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its Apple M2 CPU and integrated M2 GPU delivers robust performance for engineering applications and graphic design with its high-quality screen enhancing visual clarity. Its portability and silent operation are also conducive to a flexible work environment, though the non-upgradable RAM and storage may limit future expansions.
Gaming & AI:3.6
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) delivers modest 3D performance due to its GPU, which is integrated and not as powerful as dedicated gaming or workstation GPUs. Furthermore, its screen refresh rate is standard at 60Hz, which is not ideal for high-speed 3D rendering that benefits from faster refresh rates.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | ||
Weight | 3 lbs | ||
Width | 11.97" | ||
Depth | 8.36" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Apple M2 | ||
RAM | 24 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 256 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 20 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 10/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | ||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 0 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | ||
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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