M1 PRO MacBook Pro 14 -inch actual machine review ... Comparing Pro and Max, wise choice

Tested 14 -inch MacBook Pro.The color is space gray.

The new MacBook Pro, which was released by Apple, aims to be a "professional Mac" with a full model change after a long absence, from the heart processor to the design. [See all images] M1 PRO MacBook Pro 14 -inch actual machine review ... Comparing Pro and Max, especially wise choices, the industry is the industry in the performance of the unique semiconductor "M1 PRO" and "M1 MAX" made according to the PRO. Attention is gathering. This is because the performance of the M1 chip that appeared in 2020 was very high. The new MacBook Pro has two sizes, 14 inches and 16 inches, and the adopted processors have "M1 Pro" and "M1 MAX", but also have detailed variations in the number of GPU cores. The evaluation machine this time is a higher -level model sold without customization among the compact 14 -inch models (the specifications are described later, the price is 299,800 yen). I would like to explain the value of this model while comparing the MacBook Pro 13 -inch model (M1 installed) that I use on a daily basis. In addition, the editorial department has also obtained a 16 -inch model equipped with "M1 MAX" separately, and will also tell you the speed there.

The design has changed drastically, many interfaces are "resurrected"

The species of specs and performance benchmarks later, from the appearance of the exterior. The 14 -inch trial machine has a different impression of the MacBook Pro and the design than expected. It is a solid impression that has a more condensed feeling than before. The logo has a new method called "carving processing" on the bottom. Compared to the 13 -inch model, the display size has changed, so it is slightly larger. The thickness is about 1mm, but it increased. The number of interfaces to be connected has increased significantly from the past. The HDMI and the SD card slot are "resurrected", and the USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 4 terminals also increased to two on the left and one on the right. And "Magsafe" for charging is also revived. The advantage of the Magsafe terminal is "come off" by magnet. Even when the cable is hooked on something, it does not fall off the whole body, but only the cable is easily removed. In addition, since it is possible to charge from the USB Type-C terminal as before, it is not necessary to carry Magsafe-compatible cables at all times. The Magsafe -compatible cable and the attached large charger (this model comes with an output of 96W) is mainly used for quick charging.