The gimmicky touch bar is gone and the tactile function rows are back. Some might say that’s a drawback, but Apple going back to the basics has only benefitted them. Looking at the exterior of the 2023 MacBook Pro, not much has changed since the last model. Our review of the new 2023 MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips Back to basics Image credit: Apple Will these new models bring back my trust in MacBooks? And will they be worth the money what with their hefty price tag? So when I got the chance to try out the latest MacBook Pro models now with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, I approached it with a little incredulity. On top of that, I had to buy a THB1,000 accessory that dangles awkwardly off the side just so I can have USB and HDMI connectivity. Clearly, the longevity of this model wasn’t like its predecessors. My 2017 MacBook Pro had begun deteriorating: the keyboard buttons started falling off and my battery was shot. Fast forward just a few years later, and I found myself somewhat disappointed. My first MacBook, the chunky 13-inch 2011 model, lasted me a good number of years before I eventually bought the 2017 model. I’ve been a MacBook Pro user ever since I was in university. Speed, power, and finesse describe the all-new 2023 MacBook Pros, and it’s all thanks to the M2 Pro/Max chip under its hood.

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