M2 Pro, M2 Max MacBook Pro models could arrive by the fall
Apple's second and third chip releases in the M2 generation could land within months, with a report claiming M2 Pro and M2 Max-equipped MacBook Pro models could arrive as soon as this fall.
During WWDC 2022, Apple introduced its M2 chip generation with updated MacBook Airand 13-inch MacBook Pro models, starting the influx of new hardware using the latest chip iteration. If a report is to be believed, the M2 could be joined by its stablemates within months.
According to Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple has an aggressive internal schedule for the M2 Pro and M2 Max. Packed into an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, the launches could occur in the fall, or at the very least, early 2023.
Gurman previously offered in June that an M2 Pro-equipped MacBook Pro would be on the way, alongside a Mac mini. However, at the time, he said the updates would arrive within the next year and didn't offer more precise timings.
An update in the fall could happen for the 14-inch and 16-inch models, however it would run the risk of making the existing M1 Pro and M1 Max-based models out of date earlier than typical for Mac releases. Apple launched the initial Apple Silicon versions in fall 2021, so a fall 2022 update would equate to a one-year cycle rather than the usually-observed 1.5-year or two-year cycle.
As part of the upgrade, users shouldn't expect much in the way of physical changes, as the designs are "likely to stay roughly the same." The 14-inch and 16-inch models already benefit from a notched display, extra ports, MagSafe, and other features, so they probably won't go though a MacBook Air-like transformation.
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During WWDC 2022, Apple introduced its M2 chip generation with updated MacBook Airand 13-inch MacBook Pro models, starting the influx of new hardware using the latest chip iteration. If a report is to be believed, the M2 could be joined by its stablemates within months.
According to Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple has an aggressive internal schedule for the M2 Pro and M2 Max. Packed into an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, the launches could occur in the fall, or at the very least, early 2023.
Gurman previously offered in June that an M2 Pro-equipped MacBook Pro would be on the way, alongside a Mac mini. However, at the time, he said the updates would arrive within the next year and didn't offer more precise timings.
An update in the fall could happen for the 14-inch and 16-inch models, however it would run the risk of making the existing M1 Pro and M1 Max-based models out of date earlier than typical for Mac releases. Apple launched the initial Apple Silicon versions in fall 2021, so a fall 2022 update would equate to a one-year cycle rather than the usually-observed 1.5-year or two-year cycle.
As part of the upgrade, users shouldn't expect much in the way of physical changes, as the designs are "likely to stay roughly the same." The 14-inch and 16-inch models already benefit from a notched display, extra ports, MagSafe, and other features, so they probably won't go though a MacBook Air-like transformation.
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If it does happen, then Apple might continue to offer the M1, like they currently do for the Air. So you can pay a bit more for the latest and greatest, or you can pay a bit less for last year’s silicon…
maybe Apple will have us on an annual upgrade cycle after all. If so, that will be amazing.
Are Apple going to keep say M1Pro or even base Max around as an option in the MacBookPro Line up.
Might the iMac and MacMini transition to being an M(x-1)Pro instead of a current processor product?
That would allow them to get more value out of each generation of chip like they with the A series and the M1Pro would be a bigger boost to those machines than an M2 based on current numbers.
I'm assuming over time as the larger chip yields improve the MxPro becomes the base chip for all of the line above it and Max,Ultra & ? 4 die SOC.
But of course NOBODY is THAT dumb.
As usual, you need to assess the machine you're interested in (when that becomes possible), not projections or theorizing about what it'll be. I think the M2 pro/max/ultra/whatever are going to be pretty impressive chips and Apple will put them in either the same or improved systems compared to last year's models. Hopefully the long awaited Mac Pro arrives too.
I don't think there is a scenario where I would recommend getting the M1 MBA over the M2 MBA. If someone can afford $1000, they can afford $1200. I suppose bulk buyers will feel that +$200 difference if they are buying >1000 machines, but for an individual buyer, they really should get an M2 machine. They may choose the M1 MBA for reasons not related to performance, but the M2 MBA is a better machine in terms of display, performance, ports, and probably reliability too.
The rumor is that the M2 Pro/Max will be TSMC 3nm products. That will buy about +15% clock speed increase or about a -15% decrease in power consumption. So, net-net, it's going to be pretty darn good. We will know in about 2 months when the iPhones come out. If the A16 is fabbed on 3nm, odds are pretty good that the M2 Pro and Max SoCs will be 3nm.