Apple has just released two new SoCs (systems on a chip) that are directly integrated into the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the updated Mac Mini: the M2 Pro and M2 Max. From the outside, there are no design changes between all the machines and their predecessors. However, on the inside, the new chipsets should give content creators a vast performance update. So let’s take a closer look at all these updates! Apple launched the first non-Intel powered 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros in October 2021. M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs powered these professional laptops. As part of these laptop revamps, the exterior design changed a bit, and several ports, like the MagSafe 3 charging port/SDXC card reader/HDMI output, made their way back. Also, the Touch Bar disappeared, and the Liquid Retina XDR displays with ProMotion support are pleasing for content creators. In a surprising move, Apple has just updated its 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup along with the Mac Mini with new chipsets: the M2 Pro and M2 Max. Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips Let’s start with the only hardware update of these new machines, except the M2 SoCs: the HDMI output port has been updated from HDMI 2.0 to HDMI 2.1. What could seem like a minor update is a big deal for content creators and filmmakers. Indeed, with the HDMI 2.1 update, the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chips now supports up to...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 18 January, 2023