There’s an important issue with the SSDs of these MacBook Pros, and it’s the same one that plagued the other M2 Macs. And remember, you still have to deal with MacBook Pro’s massive notch up top, which still doesn’t have Face ID in it. And while Apple’s software solution is great, there are now higher-resolution laptop webcams out there that provide a sharper videoconferencing experience. In 2021, having a 1080p webcam was more of a novelty - but in 2023, it’s become the norm (even on cheaper laptops like the MacBook Air). It hasn’t been upgraded this time, keeping the same 1080p resolution.

The webcam is one aspect where the 14-inch MacBook Pro doesn’t blow the competition out of the water. Wireless connectivity is also now at Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E, which is what you’ll find in most Windows laptops coming out this year too. The MagSafe 3 charging, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and full-size SD card slot are still here, but the HDMI port has been bumped to HDMI 2.1. And while the ports themselves haven’t changed, Apple has updated the connectivity up to the latest standards. Ports are another strong suit for the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Even the recent glut of mini-LED and OLED gaming laptops coming out this year don’t get quite as bright as the 1600 nits of the MacBook Pro. There’s just no other laptop has the entire package of brightness, color, and HDR performance. It’s still using the same 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR panel as the 2021 model - and it’s still unchallenged. Your next MacBook Pro could be even faster than expectedĪpple’s 12-inch MacBook might soon come back from the dead

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