Leak: MacBook Pro coming to see price hike over current model, equal performance on 14 and 16 inch sizes

The upcoming 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to be more expensive than the current 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 14- and 16-inch models will deliver the same performance, according to the leaker known as “Dylandkt. “

The person responsible for the leak shared the information on Twitter, explaining that the next two MacBook Pro models, which should be available in 14 and 16 inches, will offer the same performance thanks to the same “M1X” chip.

Currently, the 16-inch MacBook Pro offers a significant performance improvement over the higher-end 13-inch models due to its more powerful Intel chips and better thermals. smaller and more portable model.

Additionally, the 14-inch MacBook Pro will apparently be more expensive than the current 13-inch MacBook Pro. Dylandkt clarified to MacRumors as it pertains to the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip, which starts at $ 1,299.

Dylandkt also said MacRumors that the 14-inch MacBook Pro will be priced close to the current 13-inch high-end model, which it is expected to replace in the lineup, but will be priced much closer to the 16-inch model due to their similar feature sets and performance .

The current high-end 13-inch MacBook Pro, which still features Intel chips, starts at $ 1,799. A basic configuration with 1TB of storage is also available for $ 1,999. The current 16-inch MacBook Pro, which prices aren’t expected to rise, starts at $ 2,399. That means the 14-inch MacBook Pro could cost around $ 2,000.

Dylandkt correctly predicted the details of a number of Apple product launches. From November 2020, Dylandkt claimed that the new generation iPad Pro would have a ‌‌M1‌‌ chip. It was five months before the device appeared. Ahead of the 24-inch ‌iMac‌ launch earlier this year, Dylandkt correctly predicted that the new redesigned ‌‌iMac‌‌ would replace only the smaller entry-level ‌‌iMac‌‌ and feature a ‌‌M1‌‌ chip rather than an M1X.

New MacBook Pro models are set to debut around October, boasting new designs, brighter panels with higher contrast, an improved webcam, function keys without a touch bar, more ports, and a MagSafe connector for charging. . For more on what to expect, be sure to check out our MacBook Pro rumors guide.