Apple's Upcoming MacBook Pro Models With M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips Expected This Year
Key Takeaways
- New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips rumored for late 2022
- Expected internal upgrades include new chip process nodes and higher GPU and RAM counts
- Manufacturing to start in Q4, with possible release by year-end
Apple's Next-Generation MacBook Pro Models With M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips
Apple recently introduced its M2-powered MacBook Air and Pro lines, and whispers about even more powerful updates are already circulating. Reports indicate that the tech giant is preparing new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro variants equipped with the rumored M2 Pro and M2 Max processors.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, these upcoming laptops will retain the same overall design language as their 2021 predecessors, focusing instead on substantial internal improvements. The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are said to be built on a 3nm process, though some recent analysis suggests Apple might stick with the 5nm node for these CPUs, potentially adopting TSMC's refined N5P variant.
These new silicon offerings are expected to bring notable enhancements over the original M1, including more GPU cores and greater RAM capacity. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo adds that full-scale production of these machines should ramp up during the fourth quarter of this year, hinting at a possible launch window before the close of 2022.
For those already using the latest M2 MacBook Air, our in-depth review offers a detailed look at its performance and features.
