

The increased memory speed will make a difference, but only if you're using super heavy creative applications. Intel processors in general have been kind of at a standstill when it comes to raw performance for a couple of years, so you're not missing much there if you have a MacBook Pro 2018 or newer.
MACBOOK PRO 2018 VS 2020 UPGRADE
In fact, the spec upgrade itself might be kind of underwhelming. This is, after all, the first time in a long time that the 13-inch MacBook Pro has got more than just a basic spec upgrade. If you already have a MacBook Pro equipped with a Butterfly Keyboard and you absolutely hate it – and you're definitely not alone – the upgrade could be worth it. The biggest difference comes down to the keyboard, which is going to be way more comfortable and reliable.

Ultimately, if you already have the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro, the new 2020 version probably isn't worth dropping a ton of cash on again – but like anything in life it's not that simple. (Image credit: Apple) MacBook Pro 2020 vs MacBook Pro 2019: is it worth the upgrade? This is a huge jump, and will be a godsend for anyone who is doing creative work on the MacBook Pro. The entry model will be packing 2,133MHz RAM, while the 10th-gen equipped version gets bumped all the way to 3,733MHz. What's perhaps the biggest upgrade between 8th- and 10th-generation MacBook Pro models is the speed of the RAM. Raw CPU performance between the two won't change too drastically between the two, but you're going to gain a lot when it comes to battery life. The entry level 2020 MacBook Pro – the one at that $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 price tag – is still using 8th-generation Intel Whiskey Lake processors. The MacBook Pro 2020 also gets an upgrade to Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processors – up to a point. You can also upgrade to 4TB of storage, and 32GB of RAM. The MacBook Pro also comes with a solid-state drive with sequential read speeds of up to 3.0GB/s and standard configurations of the MacBook Pro 2020 come with twice the capacity of 2019’s models. That means it should handle video editing, 3D rendering and gaming with aplomb.
MACBOOK PRO 2018 VS 2020 PLUS
The high-end model features a 10th-generation Intel processor and the Iris Plus graphics which can deliver up to 80% faster graphics performance than last generation.

You can map various shortcuts to the Touch Bar so that they’re always within reach, and also take advantage of TouchID for fast authentication.Īpple wants to capture the hearts and minds of creatives and professionals with the MacBook Pro 2020, and has focused on a balance of performance and portability. The MacBook 2020 also keeps the Touch Bar, though it’s been reduced in size ever so slightly, along with an escape key. According to Apple, it’s designed to let you work faster and more efficiently, and features a new scissor mechanism with 1mm of travel. The Magic Keyboard debuted on the 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019, and we praised it for being one of the most comfortable keyboards we’d ever typed on. Apple even opted to keep the butterfly switches on the MacBook Pro 2019 13-inch, but thankfully that’s no longer the case. The butterfly switches have been a constant point of contention for MacBook users, yet Apple persisted with the design since 2015, despite ongoing criticism and hardware malfunctions. We’ve already shared the good news above, but the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 finally ditches the much-maligned butterfly switches in favor of Apple’s Magic Keyboard.
