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At first glance, the new models only come with minor upgrades compared to the ones introduced in 2021. However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice some noteworthy changes worth upgrading for compared to the 2021 version.
MagSafe Charger for the New MacBook Pro
Some people aren't particularly interested in internal changes and instead, they just want to see something fresh on the outside when choosing a new product. If you're someone who wants to use the latest products and something that looks different from the previous version, then the 2023 MacBook Pro might be the choice for you to consider.
Apple's new premium laptops now come with a MagSafe charger designed to match the color of the device. With the 2021 version, you only got a silver MagSafe charger regardless of whether you bought a silver or Space Gray MacBook Pro.
Enhanced Connectivity
On the 2023 14-inch and 16-inch models, Apple has introduced several improvements in connectivity, enabling these laptops to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi 6E offers features and capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, including higher performance, lower latency, and faster data speeds, extended to the 6GHz band. The additional band provides more coverage beyond the existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, resulting in increased bandwidth and reduced interference for Wi-Fi 6E supported devices.
With this enhancement, you won't have to worry about connectivity issues anymore. Previously, when using the 2021 MacBook Pro models in densely populated areas, you might have experienced your Wi-Fi connection slowing down. With the new Wi-Fi 6E standard, you won't have to worry about this anymore. Additionally, you'll have faster and more stable Bluetooth connectivity thanks to Bluetooth 5.3.
Improved HDMI 2.1 Port
The new MacBook Pro comes with a more advanced HDMI port compared to previous versions. Specifically, Apple has integrated HDMI 2.1 ports for its latest laptops. With this improvement, the 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch/16-inch models will now support outputting 4K at 120Hz refresh rate or 8K at 60Hz refresh rate.
Enhanced Battery Life for MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023
It's undeniable that Apple's MacBooks always boast excellent battery life. However, they've taken this to a whole new level now. Thanks to the powerful and energy-efficient M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, the new MacBook Pro 16 can now last for approximately 22 hours before needing a recharge. This figure stands as the highest you can get on any MacBook model.
Support for Up to 96GB of RAM
Apple acknowledges that they can't cater to every user's needs, particularly when it comes to memory configurations. That's why they allow users to upgrade the RAM if desired. However, the 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch/16-inch models only supported a maximum of 64GB of RAM.
Now, this has changed with the 2023 MacBook Pro models, where users can opt for configurations of up to 96GB of RAM when purchasing these laptops. This is fantastic news for those who frequently work with resource-intensive graphic software.
