MacBook Pro

The **MacBook Pro** is a line of laptop computers made by Apple Inc.. It replaced the PowerBook G4 and was the second Mac to use an Intel processor when first released. It runs macOS and now uses Apple’s own Apple silicon chips.

Each MacBook Pro includes a built-in webcam, microphone, and a power adapter that connects magnetically using MagSafe or plugged in using USB-C. The computer’s case is made from recycled aluminum and is currently sold in 14‑inch and 16‑inch sizes.

### Intel era

The first MacBook Pro was introduced in January 2006 at the Macworld Expo. It was the first professional-grade laptop from Apple to use an Intel processor, replacing the PowerBook G4.

Apple released many updates between 2006 and 2012. In June 2012, Apple introduced the first model with a _Retina Display_, which had a much higher screen resolution. The 17‑inch version was discontinued that same year.

In 2016, Apple added the _Touch Bar_, a thin touchscreen strip that replaced the top row of function keys. This feature was partially removed in 2019 by removing the escape key from the Touch Bar and later fully removed in 2021.

### Changing to Apple silicon

At WWDC 2020, Apple announced that it would move the Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own chips. The first Apple silicon model, the 13‑inch MacBook Pro (M1), was released in November 2020, featuring an 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine (NPU).

In October 2021, Apple launched redesigned 14‑inch and 16‑inch models powered by M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. These brought back ports such as HDMI, SD card reader, and MagSafe charging.

Apple later released models with M2 Pro and M2 Max (2023), followed by M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips in late 2023. In October 2024, Apple launched the Apple M4 Pro and M4 Max versions, which are faster, more efficient, and use less power. In October 2025, Apple launched the Apple M5 on MacBook Pro (M5). The MacBook Pro (M5) have two models, one for 14 inch and one for 16 inch.

## Models

|Year|Model(s)|Processor|Notes|
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|2006|15", later 17"|Intel Core Duo/Intel Core 2 Duo|First MacBook Pro|
|2009|13", 15", 17"|Intel Core 2 Duo|Unibody aluminum design|
|2012|13", 15"|Intel Core i5/Intel Core i7|Retina Display introduced and optical drive removed|
|2016|13", 15"|Intel Core i5/Intel Core i7|Touch Bar added|
|2019|16"|Intel Core i7/Intel Core i9|Larger screen replaces 15"|
|2020|13"|Apple M1|First Apple Silicon Mac|
|2021|14", 16"|M1 Pro / M1 Max|Major redesign|
|2023|14", 16"|M2 Pro / M2 Max / M3 series|Faster chips, better display|
|2024|14", 16"|M4 Pro / M4 Max|Models with improved AI and longer battery life|
|2025|14", 16"|M5|Improved AI performance and faster unified memory|

### Battery

- Apple silicon models might have up to 22 hours of battery life.
- Batteries are designed for about 1,000 charge cycles.
- Fast charging allows up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 96 W or 140 W adapter.

### Display

- Uses Liquid Retina XDR with Mini LED technology.
- Supports  ProMotion (up to 120 Hz refresh rate).
- Reaches ~1,600 nits peak brightness for HDR and ~1,000 nits sustained.

### Keyboard

- Features the Magic Keyboard with a physical Escape key and Touch ID.
- Backlit keys adjust brightness automatically.

### Trackpad

- The Force Touch trackpad supports pressure‑sensitive input and gestures.

Common gestures include:

- Two‑finger scrolling
- Pinch to zoom
- Rotate images
- Four-finger swipe to switch apps or open Mission Control

### Storage and memory

- SATA or NVMe SSD storage from 8 GB to 16 TB with rarer lower and higher capacity drives.
- Random-access memory (RAM) up to 64 GB on M2 Max, 96 GB on M4 Max models and now 128 GB.

### Processors and graphics

- Uses Apple M‑series chips with integrated CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine (NPU) or Intel CPUs with AMD GPUs.
- M4 Max and future processors supports high‑end tasks like 8K video editing and AI processing.

## Environmental impact

MacBook Pros include several features to reduce environmental impact:

- Arsenic‑free display glass
- BFR‑free and PVC‑free internal components
- Mercury‑free LED display
- 100% recycled aluminum enclosure

## Infobox (computer)

- **name**: MacBook Pro
- **image**:
- **developer**: Apple Inc.
- **manufacturer**: Apple Inc.
- **family**: MacBook
- **type**: Laptop
- **cpu**: Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Apple M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M4 Pro, M4 Max, M5
- **memory**: Up to 128 GB memory
- **storage**: *Between 8 GB and 16 TB (2 TB for Windows) (MacBook Pro 2012 and older only using SATA)
*Between 8 GB and 4 TB (Retina models released in 2012 and early 2013 using mSATA or NGFF)
*Between 128 GB and 16 TB (Late 2013 and newer using NVMe)
*Models with an optical drive can have dual-SSDs using an adapter, doubling the max storage in this list
- **display**: 13-inch, 14‑inch, 15-inch, 16‑inch or 17-inch display
- **predecessor**: PowerBook G4