14 — inch MacBook Pro to be more expensive than current model, leaker reports
- The 14-inch MacBook Pro could see a significant price increase over the current 13-inch model
- The leaker also reports that performance will not differ across the different sized models
Writing on Twitter, the account says that both the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will have the “same chip and the same performance”. This ties in with a report from Bloomberg that claimed the M1X chip will have a 10-core CPU with 16-core and 32-core GPU options, with support for up to 64GB RAM.
Dylan also claims that the 14-inch MacBook Pro will be priced similar to the current high-end 13-inch model, around $1,799. The base 13-inch MacBook Pro models start at $1,299, so the price will raise by a large margin.
It’s comforting to note that both MacBook Pro’s that are coming this fall will have the same chip and the same performance. It’s definitely a win for those who like to opt for the smaller size but expect a notable increase in price for the 14 inch over the 13 inch.
The current 16-inch MacBook Pro with Intel chips starts at $2,399 and is not expected to have a price rise. Both models will feature a new design, with more ports, an increase in RAM, MagSafe charging, Mini-LED display and thermal improvements. They could launch by November, marking two years since the 16-inch model was introduced.
The 24-inch iMac, which launched in April with a new design and M1 chip, starts at $1,299. It is $200 more than the 21.5-inch model that it replaced, so the rumored price increase for the 13-inch MacBook Pro successor makes sense.
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Published to Apple Scoop on 25th August, 2021.
