MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, )Technical Specifications

The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers introduced in January 2006, by Apple Inc. It is the higher-end model of the MacBook family, sitting above the consumer-focused MacBook Air, and is sold with 13- and 16-inch screens. A 17-inch version was sold from April 2006 to June 2012. MacBook Pro 13-inch Technical Specifications

The first-generation MacBook Pro used the design of the PowerBook G4, but replaced the PowerPC G4 chips with Intel Core processors, added a webcam, and introduced the MagSafe power connector. The 15-inch model was introduced in January 2006; the 17-inch model in April. Later revisions added Core 2 Duo processors and LED-backlit displays.

The second-generation model debuted in October 2008 in 13- and 15-inch variants, with a 17-inch variant added in January 2009. Called the “unibody” model because its case was machined from a single piece of aluminum, it had a thinner flush display, a redesigned trackpad whose entire surface was a single clickable button, and a redesigned keyboard. Updates brought Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and introduced Intel’s Thunderbolt technology.

The third-generation MacBook Pro was released in 2012: the 15-inch in June 2012, a 13-inch model in October. It is thinner than its predecessor, makes solid-state storage (SSD) standard, and includes a high-resolution Retina display.

The fourth-generation MacBook Pro, released in October 2016, uses USB-C for all data ports and power and includes a shallower “butterfly”-mechanism keyboard. On all but the base model, the function keys were replaced with a touchscreen strip called the Touch Bar with a Touch ID sensor integrated into the power button.

The fifth-generation MacBook Pro, released in November 2019, returned to a scissor-mechanism keyboard. The initial 16-inch model with a screen set in narrower bezels was followed by a 13-inch model in May 2020

Finish – MacBook Pro 13-inch Technical Specifications

• Silver
• Space Gray

Display

• Retina display
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
• Supported scaled resolutions: 
  • 1680 by 1050
  • 1440 by 900
  • 1024 by 640
• 500 nits brightness
• Wide color (P3)
• True Tone technology

Processor

• 1.4GHz quad-core 8th‑generation Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz, with 128MB of eDRAM
  Configurable to 1.7GHz quad-core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, with 128MB of eDRAM

Storage¹

• 256GB SSD
  Configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
• 512GB SSD
  Configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD

Memory

• 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  Configurable to 16GB of memory

Graphics

• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

Charging and Expansion – MacBook Pro 13-inch Technical Specifications

Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:

• Charging
• DisplayPort
• Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Wireless

• Wi-Fi
  802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Camera

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:

• One external 5K display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors, or
• Up to two external 4K displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

• Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
• VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

MacBook Pro 13-inch Technical Specifications

Audio

• Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
• Wide stereo sound
• Support for Dolby Atmos playback
• Three-mic array with directional beamforming
• 3.5 mm headphone jack

Battery and Power²

• Up to 10 hours wireless web
• Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
• Up to 30 days of standby time
• Built-in 58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 61W USB-C Power Adapter

Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
• Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
• Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
• Weight: 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)³

Operating System

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Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
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Features include:

• Voice Control
• VoiceOver
• Zoom
• Increase Contrast
• Reduce Motion
• Siri and Dictation
• Switch Control
• Closed Captions
• Text to Speech

Built-in Apps⁴

• Photos
• iMovie
• GarageBand
• Pages
• Numbers
• Keynote
• Siri
• Safari
• Mail
• FaceTime
• Messages
• Maps
• News
• Stocks
• Home
• Voice Memos
• Notes
• Calendar
• Contacts
• Reminders
• Photo Booth
• Preview
• Music
• Podcasts
• TV
• Books
• App Store
• Time Machine
• Find My
• QuickTime Player

In the Box

• 13-inch MacBook Pro
• 61W USB-C Power Adapter
• USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)

Configure to Order

Configure your MacBook Pro with these options, only at apple.com:

• 1.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, with 128MB of eDRAM
• 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
• 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD

MacBook Pro and the Environment

We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. Learn more

The 13-inch MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:⁵

Made with better materials

• 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
• Enclosure made with recyclable, low-carbon aluminum
• 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Smarter chemistry

• Arsenic-free display glass
• Mercury-free LED-backlit display
• BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free

Green manufacturing

• Final assembly supplier sites do not generate any waste sent to landfill⁶
• All final assembly suppliers are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production

Responsible packaging

• 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
• Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging

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Read the 13-inch MacBook Pro Environmental Report for detailed information on its environmental performance.

Acoustic Performance

Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109

	Sound Power Level L W A,m (B)	Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB)
Idle	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	3
Wireless web	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	4

1. L _W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
2. L _p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
4. K _v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
5. The quantity, L _W A,c (formerly called L _W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L _W A,m and K _v .
6. The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
7. Configuration tested: 1.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645

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1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2020 using preproduction 1.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD; and preproduction 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The standby test measures battery life by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network and signed in to an iCloud account, to enter standby mode with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at default. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
3. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
4. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.
5. Data accurate as of product launch.
6. Final assembly supplier sites for the 13-inch MacBook Pro are third-party certified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard).