

The M1-ready version of the app development platform Docker, for example, is still under development and in preview mode, according to the company's website. However, if your job relies on using specific software that goes beyond basic web browsing and word processing, it's worth looking into whether the programs you need are M1-optimized. In our testing, popular apps like Microsoft Office, Slack, and Cisco WebEx worked just fine through Rosetta back when Apple's M1-powered laptops launched in November. Developers need to update their software to fully support Apple's M1 chip, though Apple claims that process is quite simple through its Rosetta 2 translation software. Intel hardware is also a known quantity that can support all current Mac apps. Taken together, the M1-powered MacBook Pro's lower price, superior performance, and longer battery life make it the right choice for most people.īut Intel models have an edge in high-end specifications, however, as they can be configured with more memory and more storage. The cheapest Intel-powered model you can get, by comparison starts at $1,799. It's the most affordable model,at $1,299, and it has twice the battery life of Apple's MacBook Pro 13 with an Intel Core processor. The MacBook Pro 13 with Apple M1 has a few important advantages. MacBook Pro 13 (Intel Core): Which is best?
