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Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Silver 2022

★★★★★ 4.8 (662)

The M2 chip's 10-core GPU and active cooling sustain pro-level performance, delivering up to 20 hours of battery life in a 1.36kg chassis. The 13.3-inch Liquid Retina display delivers 500 nits brightness and P3 wide color for accurate, vibrant visuals. It’s best for students and business professionals who need a compact, all-day macOS laptop for sustained productivity workloads.

CPU M2
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Apple M2 10-core
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
Battery 66 Wh
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 Silver 2022 laptop
67 Overall Score

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong screen (88th percentile) 88th

Cons

  • Below average ram (14th percentile)
  • Below average storage (18th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '23: 4.9★ · 101 reviewsQ1 '24: 4.8★ · 36 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 24 reviewsQ3 '24: 4.4★ · 10 reviewsQ4 '24: 4.1★ · 12 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.4★ · 8 reviewsQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review1013624101285211Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q2 2025100/1005.0★5 reviews

    Buyers praised the MacBook Pro for its speed, reliability, and quality, with one noting it still runs strong after two years.

    • Laptop is fast and reliable for school use.
    • Excellent quality with no issues reported.
    • Great upgrade from older models, still running strong.
    • Fans work well; recommended as a budget alternative.
  2. Q1 202575/1004.4★8 reviews

    Buyers praised performance, battery life, and customer service, but some noted durability concerns and limited RAM/storage for the price.

    • Great performance, battery life, and display for everyday and creative tasks.
    • One unit failed after 1.5 years, contrasting with prior Mac longevity.
    • 8GB RAM and 256GB storage may limit heavy multitasking and fill quickly.
    • Excellent customer service and helpful in-store associates.
  3. Q4 202467/1004.1★12 reviews

    Most buyers praised the MacBook for school and work, but a few reported battery, monitor, and cleanliness issues.

    • Great for school and work, fast and reliable for programming and streaming.
    • Battery degrades after a year, requiring AC power to use.
    • Open-box unit arrived dirty with a faulty power cord.
    • Multiple hardware failures including battery and monitor after 15 months.
  4. Q3 202480/1004.4★10 reviews

    Buyers praised the MacBook's battery life, speed, and lightweight design, with many recommending it for college. However, a few reported issues with the touch bar and screen sensitivity.

    • Excellent battery life and fast performance for everyday and college use.
    • Lightweight and easy to carry, praised for portability.
    • Touch bar not working on one unit.
    • Screen overly sensitive, reported by one reviewer.
  5. Q2 2024100/1005.0★24 reviews

    Buyers in Q2 2024 praised the MacBook Pro for school and work, highlighting its battery life, lightweight design, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

    • Excellent for college students and schoolwork, with many reviews mentioning its suitability.
    • Great battery life and lightweight design, making it portable for classes and travel.
    • Seamless integration with other Apple devices and efficient performance for multitasking.
    • One review noted delivery issues, but product quality was otherwise praised.
  6. Q1 202497/1004.8★36 reviews

    Buyers in Q1 2024 overwhelmingly praised the MacBook Pro for its speed, battery life, display, and Touch Bar. A few noted the high price and one reported a small screen and reset issues.

    • Excellent performance, speed, and battery life for work and entertainment.
    • Touch Bar and seamless integration with Apple ecosystem are highly valued.
    • Slim, durable design with a stunning Retina display.
    • One user found the screen too small and experienced preference loss on restart.
  7. Q4 202388/1004.9★101 reviews

    Buyers praised performance, design, and battery life. Some Windows converts reported frustration with the operating system and lack of touchscreen.

    • Excellent performance, speed, and smooth multitasking for work and school.
    • Sleek design, lightweight, and vibrant display.
    • Great battery life lasting through a full workday.
    • Some users found macOS user-unfriendly and complicated compared to Windows.

Based on 200 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 49.8
GPU 62.3
RAM 13.9
Ports 52.7
Screen 88
Portability 93.2
Storage 17.7
Reliability 97.4
Social Proof 99

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

Cores 10

Graphics

GPU Apple M2 10-core
Type Integrated
VRAM Type System Shared

Memory & Storage

RAM 8 GB
RAM Generation DDR4
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type SSD

Display

Size 13.3"
Resolution 2560x1600 (QHD)
Panel IPS
Brightness 500 nits
Color Gamut P3 wide color

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 3
Wi-Fi ✓

Physical

Weight 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs
Battery 66 Wh
OS macOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
CPU M2 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
RAM (GB) 8 32 32 32 64 32
Storage (GB) 256 1000 1024 1000 1024 1000
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 15.1" 2560x1600 13.3" 2880x1800 15" 2496x1664 14.5" 3200x2000
GPU Apple M2 10-core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Intel Arc Graphics Qualcomm Adreno GPU Intel Arc Graphics
OS macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.4 1.6 2 1 1.7 1.7
Battery (Wh) 66 - 80 - 66 62
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 49.862.313.952.78893.217.797.499
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Compare 88.993.491.680.896.474.989.359.896.2
Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare 93.388.787.497.694.35580.380.690.3
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 63.66580.880.891.696.472.459.888.1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare 98.827.498.764.29157.580.380.679.6
Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare 85.16589.970.997.16062.332.897.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From $850 3 offers across 1 retailer

Price History

New Refurbished
$600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 May 17Jun 14Jul 17Aug 8Sep 4Oct 9 $1,040

Usage Scores

Overall (67.2)AI/LLM (28.3)Gaming (19.6)Portability (86.8)Creator (49.1)Student (77.3)Business (79.7)Developer (59.7)Entertainment (75.6)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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