Macbook Pro 13" 2020

[Chevalier]

The 2.0Ghz 13” this year is really very solid. Almost comparable with the base model 16”.

Yeah numbers wise, but sheer power (core count) the 16” base still holds it own by a wide margin

 

[StanII]

Still stuck between choosing the base new 13” 2020 model or a refurb 16” base model

Not sure whether to go for 1TB upgrade option but refurb doesn’t have that yet

 

[*adiBOY]

Yeah numbers wise, but sheer power (core count) the 16” base still holds it own by a wide margin

That’s for sure as 16” has 2 additional cores. But the margin has closed up considerably when one encodes and exports 4K video from Final Cut Pro.

 

[MilgaussSC]

lighter? i tot it is about the same weight? 2kg?

yes but the 16inch is slightly higher. by 400grams hahahah. 2.04kg vs 2.0kg. So they are almost identical. Dimensions and weight.

Also, if you are planning on getting a 13inch pro, the $2,999 model is so close to the base 16inch and actually more expensive than a refurb model. Its really hard to pick. Of course if youre just after portability, the 13inch is already your default choice. But if youre after power, the 16inch pro refurb is a much much better value. Now when I think back, the 15inch pro that I had before, I was fine with it in terms of size and weight, just that the 16inch is so overkill for me and my current workflow. but if the difference Is just $400 - 500 for a bigger screen, better performance, discrete graphics, better speakers and microphone and battery life, It might actually be worth it for some folks here. So for people who are still on a 2015 15inch or lower, the 16inch pro is the perfect upgrade.

 

[Ocence89]

When you guys are purchasing from the online store, remember to use ShopBack for the 1% cashback.

I just checked out the 13” MBP without using Shopback.

 

[*adiBOY]

When you guys are purchasing from the online store, remember to use ShopBack for the 1% cashback.

I just checked out the 13” MBP without using Shopback.

Cancel and re-order.

 

[Shutterfly]

Still stuck between choosing the base new 13” 2020 model or a refurb 16” base model

Not sure whether to go for 1TB upgrade option but refurb doesn’t have that yet

Do you need the portability? 16" has better value but portability is very important too for some.

 

[Ocence89]

Cancel and re-order.

They were too fast for me to cancel and reorder. Hahaaa. I got to wait for them to deliver the unit to me and return it in order to do that.

 

[Ocence89]

Still stuck between choosing the base new 13” 2020 model or a refurb 16” base model

Not sure whether to go for 1TB upgrade option but refurb doesn’t have that yet

Was contemplating on these two too. But I found out that the butterfly keyboard from the previous models is really very horrible. You can do a quick search on YouTube and there are plenty of feedback on the butterfly keyboard.

 

[Halo green]

The 2.0Ghz 13” this year is really very solid. Almost comparable with the base model 16”.

any reviews on base model mbp?

 

[szeli]

Was contemplating on these two too. But I found out that the butterfly keyboard from the previous models is really very horrible. You can do a quick search on YouTube and there are plenty of feedback on the butterfly keyboard.

huh? e 16” was e first of e recent MacBooks to have e new magic keyboard

 

[*adiBOY]

Was contemplating on these two too. But I found out that the butterfly keyboard from the previous models is really very horrible. You can do a quick search on YouTube and there are plenty of feedback on the butterfly keyboard.

The lastest Gen of butterfly keyboards were much better. Besides, Apple has 4 years of warranty cover on them which is super worth it.

 

[*adiBOY]

any reviews on base model mbp?

Go watch reviews on YouTube.

 

[Ocence89]

The lastest Gen of butterfly keyboards were much better. Besides, Apple has 4 years of warranty cover on them which is super worth it.

A typical Mac can last for more than 4 years. I won’t want to keep going to their service centre just to get the keyboard fixed just because of some dust.

 

[*adiBOY]

A typical Mac can last for more than 4 years. I won’t want to keep going to their service centre just to get the keyboard fixed just because of some dust.

Like I said, the latest gen butterfly keyboard is good. I had the first gen butterfly keyboard and it did experience some issues but at least Apple replaced a whole new MacBook with second gen keyboard for me.

Still using the latest butterfly gen from 2018 and the quality has been superb so far. With additional 4 years of warranty, I look forward to going into the service centre to have my MacBook replaced when it’s time

 

[Halo green]

Still stuck between choosing the base new 13” 2020 model or a refurb 16” base model

Not sure whether to go for 1TB upgrade option but refurb doesn’t have that yet

use a external ssd would be cheaper
am undecided though whether to up the ram to 16gb for 13 base model just for web surfing, watching netflix and ms office

 

[stupidog]

Like I said, the latest gen butterfly keyboard is good. I had the first gen butterfly keyboard and it did experience some issues but at least Apple replaced a whole new MacBook with second gen keyboard for me.

Still using the latest butterfly gen from 2018 and the quality has been superb so far. With additional 4 years of warranty, I look forward to going into the service centre to have my MacBook replaced when it’s time

how did u get 4 years of additional warranty ?

 

[twosix]

how did u get 4 years of additional warranty ?

I guess the additional 4 years of support is for the keyboard only. It is a service note/advisory to cover the life of this keyboard. I'd rather to have a reliable keyboard than one that breaks down every now and then and have to get it serviced/replaced, which can be a hassle.

 

[*adiBOY]

use a external ssd would be cheaper
am undecided though whether to up the ram to 16gb for 13 base model just for web surfing, watching netflix and ms office

For your mentioned usage, 8GB is more than enough.

 

[Shutterfly]

I guess the additional 4 years of support is for the keyboard only. It is a service note/advisory to cover the life of this keyboard. I'd rather to have a reliable keyboard than one that breaks down every now and then and have to get it serviced/replaced, which can be a hassle.

Agree.. It also depends on stock availability when you need to replace the keyboard. So you may end up without the Macbook for a few days or weeks.