MacBook Pro 17,1 (M1) – Description
Model Identification
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Model ID: MacBookPro17,1
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Model Name: MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
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Model Number: A2338
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Release Date: November 2020
⚙️ Processor & Performance
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Chip: Apple M1 (5nm)
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CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency)
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GPU: 7-core or 8-core
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Neural Engine: 16-core
👉 This was Apple’s first Silicon MacBook → very fast + power efficient
💾 Memory & Storage
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RAM: 8GB / 16GB (unified memory)
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Storage: 256GB / 512GB / upgradable at purchase only
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❌ Not upgradeable after purchase
🖥️ Display
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Size: 13.3-inch Retina
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Resolution: 2560 × 1600
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Brightness: 500 nits
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Technology: IPS, True Tone
👉 Sharp, colour-accurate display (great for design & media)
🔋 Battery Life
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Up to 20 hours video playback
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Around 17 hours web use
👉 One of the best battery laptops ever
🔌 Ports & Connectivity
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2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4
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3.5mm headphone jack
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Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
👉 Limited ports compared to newer models
⌨️ Features
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Touch Bar + Touch ID
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Magic Keyboard (fixed old keyboard issues)
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Force Touch trackpad
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Stereo speakers
📷 Camera
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720p FaceTime HD
👉 Improved quality with M1 image processing
📏 Design & Build
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Thickness: 0.61 inch
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Weight: ~1.4 kg
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Material: Aluminium (Space Grey / Silver)
👍 Pros
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Extremely fast for daily & pro tasks
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Excellent battery life
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Silent & efficient
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Still strong in 2026
👎 Cons
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Only 2 ports
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No design change from older models
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RAM not upgradeable
Manufacturer |
Apple |
Model |
MacBook Pro M1 |