The lowest MacBook Pro M2 prices are cropping up much more frequently thanks to the release of the latest Macbook Pro M3 models stealing the spotlight. The MacBook Pro M2 series laptops were released in January 2023 (at least the 14-inch and 16-inch models were), making them over a year old – but that's no reason to discredit these MacBooks that remain excellent tools for creatives.
There are three different display sizes: the 13-inch model (released in 2022), plus the 14-inch and 16-inch variants. You also get the choice between Apple's M2, M2 Pro, and the mighty M2 Max chip depending on the level of workload that you need to tackle. We've covered the main differences between these chips in our FAQs section below, but we think the standard M2 is capable enough for most people.
We've found the best MacBook M2 Prices on each of the models below, and our clever deals widget works by pulling in all of the offers that are available right now in your region, updating 24/7, so keep this page bookmarked. If you're looking for a little less power (and a smaller price tag), take a look at our guides to the best MacBook Air M1 prices, as well as the best MacBook Air M2 prices.
This portable 13-inch Pro was released in 2022 and is the first Apple laptop to spot the super fast M2 chip, which is boasting quite a jump up from the previously excellent M1 chip. The entry-level configuration of this laptop will cost you $1,299 / £1,299, which is the same price that the previous M1 model launched at.
We found during our MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) review that this laptop performed brilliantly with exceptional battery life, although it does sport a pretty outdated design with a mediocre 720p webcam and a concerning lack of ports. If we're being honest, there are definitely better options out there for creative Pros, such as the MacBook Air M2 (15-inch, 2023) model. Take a look at our guide to the best Macbook Air 2023 prices and you might be pleasantly surprised.
If you're set on a MacBook Pro, and like the smaller form factor of the 13-inch model then don't let us discourage you, as it really is an excellent machine. You're not getting a Liquid Retina display, but just a regular Retina display, but bring in portability, a higher RAM option to previous 13-inch MacBook Pros, and that all-important M2 chip, and you've got yourself a pretty exciting Apple laptop.
CPU: M2 Pro (10- or 12-core) / M2 Max (12-core) | Graphics: M2 Pro (16- or 19-core) / M2 Max (30 core) | RAM: 16GB or 32GB | Storage: 512GB or 1TB | Screen: 14.2-inch, 3,024 x 1,964 Liquid Retina XDR display
Stunning power
Cheaper and more portable than its larger sibling
Beautiful design
Larger storage sizes considerably more expensive
The 14-inch version of the 2023 MacBook Pro comes in three iterations. The first two have the M2 Pro chip, and retail for $1,999/£2,149 and $2,499/£2,699 (see the specs above). And the third offers the ultimate Apple CPU – the M2 Max chip – and retails at $3,099/£3,349.
Obviously, this kind of power won't be necessary for everyone, but we're presuming that you already know what you need in a MacBook Pro, and are looking for the best prices on your desired MacBook Pro M2 model.
Right now, we'd say that anything under the above-quoted prices are worth looking into, although since the launch of the popular MacBook M3 models earlier this year, we're guaranteed to see some price cuts on the 2023 models during seasonal sales like Amazon Prime and Black Friday.
CPU: M2 Pro (12-core) / M2 Max (12-core) | Graphics: M2 Pro (19-core) / M2 Max (38 core) | RAM: 16GB or 32GB | Storage: 512GB or 1TB | Screen: 16.2-inch, 3,456 x 2,234 Liquid Retina XDR display
The most powerful Apple laptop ever
Beautiful design
Great ports and power
Do you need this power (at this price)?
The 16-inch MacBook Pro, whether with the M2 Pro or the M2 Max chip, is 2023's most powerful, and most brilliant Apple laptop. If you need a portable desktop, that can deal with any professional workload, at lightning speed, this is the laptop for you... And even then, you may not really actually need the ultimate M2 Max power that's on offer.
Again, we presume that you know exactly what you need and want, so we're here to tell you about what a good MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro / M2 Max, 2023) price is. Well, anything under the current retail prices would be a good start. Currently, the entry-level 16-inch M2 Pro-chipped Pro sells for $2,499.
The next step up is the 1TB SSD M2 Pro version, and that will go for a couple more hundred dollars ($2,699). Things get funny with the 16-inch, M2 Max entry level that is currently $3,499. Of course, you could inflate the SSD and RAM on all of these points (and pay more).
Let's take it model by model. First off, the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) retails at $1,299, but the best price that we've seen has been $1,099 over at Amazon for the 128GB model.
For the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023), the retail price is $1,999 and the best price that we've reported on is $1,799. Unfortunately, that price is currently unavailable, but scroll down to see if there's something close.
Lastly, the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023) retails at $2,499. That's because this is currently the most powerful laptop that Apple has to offer (and has ever made). This has recently dropped to $2,249 on Amazon.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max chip however retails at an eye-watering $3,499, and that's just for the entry-level set-up. But because this is so expensive, you'll almost definitely see more money discounted on it (the best we've seen to date is $3,039.
What's the difference between the M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max chips?
Apple's Silicon M2 processor chips are what control the graphics on your Mac, and include the CPU, GPU, memory, and other computer components on a single chip. Typically, these will have an 8-core CPU with four performance cores and four efficient cores to deliver smooth performance for everyday tasks and can handle more complex work too.
You might not notice a huge difference between the chipset used in your MacBook Pro if you only use your device for light work such as emails and browsing the web. However, you'll definitely notice once you begin to use demanding creative-heavy software.
The M2 Pro chip scales up the architecture of the standard M2 by offering a 10 or 12-core CPU, and up to 19-core GPU, paired with up to 32GB of RAM. The M2 Max chip takes this even further with a whopping 38-core GPU, and double the unified memory bandwidth with up to 96GB of RAM.
The M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips also carry out 15.8 trillion operations per second, meaning they're super fast with impressive bandwidth (200GB/s for the M2 Pro and 400GB/s with the M2 Max).
Should I choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch or 16-inch?
The two 2021 MacBook Pros – Apple's 14-inch and the 16-inch laptops – offer largely the same specs, and both can be configured with either the M2 Pro chip, though only the larger 16-inch model can provide you with the M2 Max chip.
So, apart from that, the most obvious difference is the screen size. Some will find a larger screen more comfortable to work on, but the MacBook Pro 14-inch has the logical advantage of being lighter and more compact, and thus more convenient to carry around.
Since it's bigger, the MacBook Pro 16-inch also packs a bigger battery. Although the battery in the 14-inch is good, the 16-inch offers the longest life of any Apple laptop.
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Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.
