Configure your next MacBook Pro.

Silicon-level performance

We benchmark every chip generation under sustained workloads to map raw transistor counts to real-world professional processing speeds.

Base Silicon

Pro Silicon

Max Silicon

Best for everyday productivity, light development, and writing. Offers maximum battery life and silent thermal performance.

Engineered for compiled code, multi-track audio, and heavy graphic design. The sweet spot of performance and efficiency.

Built for dual-stream 8K video editing, massive 3D rendering, and local machine learning models. High thermal ceiling.

Note: Benchmarks based on sustained thermal testing in our UK lab. Actual performance varies by chassis size.

Specs built for your craft

Stop paying for unneeded unified memory. We map real-world professional requirements directly to the optimal hardware configurations.

The Developer Build

The Video Editor

The Writer & Analyst

Prioritise CPU cores and unified memory over GPU power. We recommend the Pro chip with 32GB memory for local Docker containers and fast compilations.

Hardware ProRes decoders make the difference. Opt for the Max chip to unlock dual video engines, paired with at least 2TB of fast internal storage.

Maximize battery life and portability. The base silicon runs completely cool and silent while driving dual external displays easily.

Get unbiased advice first.

Read our detailed hardware reviews and accessory roundups before finalizing your purchase. No sponsor bias, just raw benchmarks.