Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.2/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.0/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.4/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.9/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.1/10
SIZE: 13.3"
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is priced in the upper midrange and offers a solid mix of features that includes high storage capacity, an Apple M2 processor with integrated graphics, and a sizable battery life suitable for long hours of typical usage. Its IPS display with high resolution delivers strong color accuracy and brightness, which is beneficial for tasks requiring color precision. The laptop is lightweight for portability and has a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and supports USB-C charging. Its cooling system operates quietly, and it has a good build quality. However, with 8GB of RAM, it may not be the most suitable for intensive engineering or 3D/machine learning tasks. Its port selection includes USB-C and Thunderbolt ports but lacks support for external GPU options which limits gaming or high-end graphics capabilities. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- High-resolution screen
- Solid build quality
- Silent, fanless operation
- Best-in-class keyboard
Cons
- Only 8 GB of RAM
- Limited to two Thunderbolt ports
- Not suitable for heavy 3D tasks
- No available RAM upgrade
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) is excellent for general use due to its high-performance Apple M2 chip and 8 GB of RAM, which ensure smooth multitasking and efficient performance for everyday tasks, and its high-quality 13.3-inch IPS screen provides clear, vivid visuals with excellent color accuracy. Its light weight and small dimensions lend to its portability, while the long battery life of up to 20 hours and silent, fanless operation make it ideal for use on the go or in quiet environments.
Content Creation:4.5
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.
Software Development:4.4
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.
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 (2022) excels in engineering and design due to its powerful M2 processor and GPU, along with ample RAM and a high-quality IPS display that offers sharp resolution, high brightness, and wide color coverage. Moreover, its silent operation, long battery life, and form factor enhance portability, making it a solid choice for professionals needing balance between performance and mobility.
Gaming & AI:3.7
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is considered fair for 3D because, despite having a capable GPU for light to moderate 3D tasks, it's limited by its standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be as smooth for faster-paced 3D applications. Although it has a high-quality IPS screen with good resolution, color accuracy, and brightness, it doesn't make up for the GPU and refresh rate constraints when it comes to more demanding 3D work.
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 | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 1024 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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