The MacBook Pro M1, an absolute beast of a laptop that’s all about power and performance, with a slight hiccup that’s more irritating than a popcorn kernel stuck in your teeth.
Tech Specs
- 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
- 16GB unified memory
- Up to 2TB SSD storage
- Up to 20 hours of battery life
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports for connectivity
What We Loved (and What Made Us Meh)
The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Ugly
- Outstanding performance
- Impressive battery life
- Stunning Retina display
- Silent operation, it’s like a tech ninja
- Instant wake from sleep, no more coffee breaks while waiting
The Not So Good, The Bad, and The Slightly Irritating
- Some keys on the keyboard are stickier than a toddler’s fingers
- Up arrow needs an extra push, feels like it’s on a gym routine
- Limited port variety, bring back the SD Card slot Apple!
- Pricey, but then again, it’s a MacBook
- Non-upgradable, what you buy is what you get
The MacBook Pro M1 is a powerhouse that’s more silent than a library and quicker than a cheetah on rollerblades. It’s the laptop equivalent of a cup of strong coffee in the morning – it wakes up instantly and gets you through the day without a hitch.
Its 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU means it can handle anything you throw at it, from high-end gaming to 4K video editing. But remember, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns, some keys on the keyboard, especially the up arrow, might need an extra push, which can be a bit of a letdown.
Apple’s decision to limit port variety and make the MacBook non-upgradable might seem like a step back for some. But hey, no one ever said perfection was cheap, right? It’s a premium product with a premium price tag, but for the performance it delivers, we think it’s worth every penny.
Verdict
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆
It’s powerful, it’s sleek, and it’s almost perfect. But the sticky keys and limited port variety keeps it from getting a full 5 stars.
Would we buy it?
Absolutely. It’s like a tasty burger with slightly stale fries – you’d still go for it because the burger is just that good.
Value for Money
It’s a premium product with a premium price tag. But for what it offers, we’d say it’s a pricey but solid investment.