Mac · Apple Silicon · 2020
MacBook Pro 13" (M1)
Essentially the Air’s M1 with active cooling, so it could hold peak speed for longer renders. The last MacBook Pro to carry the Touch Bar.
MacBook Pro 13" (M1): key facts
When was the MacBook Pro 13" (M1) released?
The MacBook Pro 13" (M1) was released in November 2020. Apple discontinued it in October 2021.
How much did the MacBook Pro 13" (M1) cost?
The MacBook Pro 13" (M1) launched at $1,299 in 2020 — about $1,572 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the MacBook Pro 13" (M1)’s specs?
The MacBook Pro 13" (M1) used a Apple M1 (8-core) running at 3.20 GHz, with 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. It ran macOS 11 Big Sur.
Why does the MacBook Pro 13" (M1) matter?
First Apple Silicon pro laptop — with a fan to sustain the M1 longer.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M1 (8-core) · 3.20 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 16 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 13.3" Retina, 2560×1600 |
| GPU | Apple 8-core GPU |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4, Touch Bar |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | Aluminium notebook |
| Operating system | macOS 11 Big Sur |
| Released | November 2020 |
| Discontinued | October 2021 |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the MacBook Pro 13" (M1) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.20 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,299 in 2020 — about $1,572 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Its battery life — 17+ hours — embarrassed every Intel laptop on the market.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25