MacBook Pro M2 Pro review: Apple’s best laptop gets more power and battery life

Updated chips give already great 14in model a boost but the hefty price hike stings

Apple's M2 Pro chip upgrade for the MacBook Pro boosts performance and battery life in an already extremely capable machine - but it comes with a sizable price increase, making it particularly expensive outside the US.

The starting price is 2,149 ($1,999/A$3,199), which is 250 (A$200) more than its predecessor despite being the same price in the US, which is partly down to weak currency rates. It is not as if the 2021 model was cheap, but pushing beyond the 2,000 mark for the new version significantly raises the barrier to entry.

Screen: 14.2in mini LED (3024x1964; 254 ppi) ProMotion (120Hz)

Processor: Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max

RAM: 16, 32, 64 or 96GB

Storage: 512GB, 1, 2, 4 or 8TB SSD

Operating system: macOS 13.2 Ventura

Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera

Connectivity: wifi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3x USB 4/Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, headphones

Dimensions: 221.2 x 312.6 x 15.5mm

Weight: 1.6kg