Apple has introduced M2 Pro and M2 Max, expanding its second-generation chip family into new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. Orders open on 17 January, ahead of initial customer deliveries and store availability on 24 January.
M2 Pro offers up to 12 CPU cores, 19 GPU cores and 32GB of unified memory. M2 Max retains a 12-core CPU while raising the GPU ceiling to 38 cores and memory bandwidth to 400GB/s, twice M2 Pro’s.
The 96GB memory option requires M2 Max with the 38-core GPU. It is not available across every configuration.
Two sizes of MacBook Pro
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro offer either chip family, starting at US$1,999 and US$2,499 respectively with M2 Pro. Their upgraded HDMI connection supports 8K displays at up to 60Hz or 4K at up to 240Hz.
Apple claims up to 22 hours of battery life from the 16-inch model. That figure comes from the company’s HD movie-playback test on a preproduction M2 Pro system; battery life varies with use and configuration.
A broader Mac mini range
The Mac mini now starts at US$599 with M2, or US$1,299 with M2 Pro. The Pro version adds more Thunderbolt connections and display support, giving the compact desktop a wider range of workstation configurations.
The initial rollout covers 27 countries and regions, including the US. Both Mac lines follow on 3 February in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau and New Zealand. MacBook Pro also arrives in Singapore on 3 February.
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