Watching HDR content is a joy on the Liquid Retina XDR display, as the peak brightness can go all the way up to a whopping 1,600 nits. This panel uses 10,000 mini-LEDs to deliver excellent detail with vibrant, true-to-life colors. If you aren't aware, the Liquid Retina XDR display uses the same mini-LED display technology that Apple uses in the 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. At 254 pixels per inch, this display is crisper than the previous models, but resolution isn't even the talking point. The newer 14-inch model features a gorgeous 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 3024x1964 pixels.

The 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro models sport a 13.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels, giving you a pixel density of 227 pixels per inch. Related: How to Make the MacBook Pro Touch Bar More Useful Not everyone was a fan of it, but if you enjoyed using the Touch Bar, the 13-inch MacBook Pro might be one of the last MacBooks to include it. The side bezels have shrunk by 24%, whereas the top bezel is now 60% thinner than the 13-inch model to give off a much more modern appearance.Īpple replaced the controversial Touch Bar with physical function keys on the 14-inch MacBook Pro. When you open and power it on, you'll find the new iPhone-style notch that houses the camera hardware. While both the 13-inch and 14-inch models have the same thickness, the 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro appears thinner due to its shape, whereas the 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro goes for function over form.Īpple replaced the sharp edges with slightly rounded edges on the 14-inch MacBook Pro. This design refresh paved the way for the Touch Bar, which is no longer a feature on the new 14-inch models. The 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro features a design that Apple first introduced in 2016.

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