Apple to Release an Entry-Level MacBook Pro with M2 Chip but without a ProMotion Display

Feb. 7, 2022

Apple’s Entry-Level MacBook Pro On the Way

But to keep its price low and differentiate it from last year’s MacBook Pro models, Gurman is expecting Apple to compromise on the display and processor front. Hence, theremay not be a miniLED or a 120Hz ProMotion displayon the upcoming MacBook Pro model.

Another compromise could be the processor. While M2 will be the latest to join the Apple silicon family, it might not be as powerful as the M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets that were recently introduced. Furthermore, Apple might not offer as many storage options.

“I’d expect the new entry-level MacBook Pro to match the high-end MacBook Pros by losing the Touch Bar, but key differentiators will be lesser displays, processors, and storage, and no ProMotion nor miniLED,”wrote Gurman.

Other than this, Apple is planning to refresh many of its products with its upcoming M2 chip, according to Gurman. These will most likely include the24-inch iMac, anentry-level Mac mini, and arevamped MacBook Air. The rumored MacBook Air might come with a miniLED display. However, it will not feature a ProMotion display.

“It’ll be one of many Macs in the pipeline with the M2 chip, including refreshes to the 24-inch iMac, entry-level Mac mini, and revamped MacBook Air,”he further added.

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