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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Updated March 21, 2024·

If you prioritize a sleek design, strong build quality, and a reliable ecosystem, the Apple MacBook Pro is an excellent choice, with great performance for everyday tasks and content creation, not to mention long battery life. However, if you value the ability to customize and repair your device, and require a laptop that can handle a wider range of heavy-duty tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Framework Laptop, with its modular design, may better suit your needs despite being heavier and having potentially shorter battery life. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 16 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 16 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has very good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) costs $1,699.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,699
Release Date
June 1, 2022July 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''14'' x 10.6'' x 0.71''
Weight
3 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
11.97"14.04"
Depth
8.36"10.63"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh85 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits490 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108/10
Portability Score
8.9/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/109.6/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)

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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."

Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"The trend towards thinner and lighter laptops is made possible by fusing more and more components onto the mainboard. The main drawback to this approach is that it limits repairability as even a small fault may require replacing entire boards. Framework is one of the only manufacturers looking the other way in an attempt to improve end-user customization and servicing. There's no question that the Laptop 16 is more user-friendly to service than any alternative, but this lucrative feature comes at the cost of size and weight as individual components must be easily replaceable."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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