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Apple MacBook Pro 13" M2

Apple M2 (10-core GPU) · Apple M2 · 16GB RAM · 13.3" Retina
$1,299
B-
61/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 13" M2 is a productivity laptop built around the Apple M2 and Apple M2 (10-core GPU), paired with 16GB RAM and a 13.3" Retina display. It weighs 3 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 20 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~11 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $1,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 61/100 (tier B-).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryProductivity
GPUApple M2 (10-core GPU)
CPUApple M2
RAM16 GB
VRAM10 GB (unified)
Screen13.3" Retina
Weight3 lbs
Battery (claimed)20 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11 hrs
Price (USD)$1,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB- · 61/100
GPU score24/100
CPU score50/100
AI / LLM capability~14B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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