Bea Beltran Tech 12.18.2022 23:Dec PM EST

Apple to Release New MacBook Pro Models with M2 Chips this 2023

Apple will be launching new MacBook Pro models this 2023. There's a 14-inch and 16-inch like the current models, but it will feature an M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. The new models were set to release this year but have faced delays, according to reports.

What To Expect?

So far, there are no changes announced aside from the chips being upgraded to M2 and maybe even faster RAM. It's likely that the new models will also have the changes that the MacBook Pro released in 2021 has, which are the return of the HDMI port, MagSafe, and an SD card reader.

Even if the new models are set to launch in 2023, a new iMac with an M3 chip might be released in the same year, according to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, although he did not share any more details except that Apple might skip the M2 chip for iMac altogether.

As mentioned in MacRumors, Apple is testing its new Mac mini models, which will have M2 and M2 Pro chips. However, no exact or approximate release dates were mentioned.

What Are My Other Options?

Of course, you're not limited to just one option. There are many laptops out there that can carry out the tasks you aim to do. Here are a couple of choices you might want to look into, as suggested by Reinis Fischer.

Acer Aspire 5

Has an Intel Core i3-1115G4 Dual Core processor, which can get up to 4.1 GHz for applications that have high demands
It features a 15.6" Full IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen-to-body percentage is 82.58%
It's equipped with 4GB DDR4 RAM, as well as one slot available for upgrades
The laptop comes with a 128GB NVMe solid-state drive storage
It has a Windows 11 operating system which comes with its own advanced security features. You'll be protected against malicious files and software, and can safely browse through the Internet

Acer Nitro 5

It has an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor, which is optimal for gaming and video editing
The laptop features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 ti, Ray Tracing Cores, and Tensor Cores
It has a 15.6" LED-backlit IPS display with 1920x1080 resolution
The refresh rate is 144Hz with a 16:9 aspect ratio
It comes with 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, as well as two more slots to add to for a maximum of 32GB
The computer is equipped with a 512 GB SSD

BMAX X14 Pro

The laptop comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 3450U processor, with a frequency of up to 3.5GHz and 4-Core 8-Threads
It also comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD
The display is 14.1" FHD and 1920 by 1080 in resolution
It's also equipped with an AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics that can go up to 1200MHz
It only weighs 1.3kg which is ideal for travels
You can work in dimmer areas since it comes with a backlit keyboard