Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020)
Apple Laptops

MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020)

Apple

Released Nov 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Nov 9, 2026

This 13-inch MacBook Pro features the M1 chip for fast performance, a high-quality display, and efficient thermal management with long battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020) scores 87/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Laptop Mag, Notebookcheck, Creative Bloq, and T3.

Critic Score

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87

based on 6 expert reviews

Laptop MagNotebookcheckCreative BloqT3Tom's Hardware+1 more

General agreement: our scores range from 82 (TechRadar) to 92 (Laptop Mag).

Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Long battery life(6)
  • Fast processor performance(4)
  • High quality display(4)
  • Comfortable fit(2)
  • Efficient thermal management(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(10)
  • Bulky design(7)
  • High price(2)
  • Poor sound quality(2)

6 Publication Reviews

92
Major publication04/2022

AI summary of this review

The M1 MacBook Pro is a powerhouse that delivers industry-leading performance and battery life, though it is held back by a dated design and a lack of ports.

Score estimated from the review text

91
Established publication12/2020

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 is a powerhouse of performance and efficiency that revolutionizes the laptop experience, despite retaining an older design and limited connectivity.

Publisher score: 91.26%

87
Independent publication11/2020

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is a powerhouse for creative professionals, offering revolutionary performance and battery life despite its aging design and limited connectivity.

Score estimated from the review text

86
Established publication06/2022

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is a powerful and efficient laptop that revolutionized Mac performance, though it is held back by an aging design and limited connectivity.

Score estimated from the review text

86
Major publication12/2020

AI summary of this review

The M1 MacBook Pro delivers a massive leap in performance and efficiency over Intel models, though it is held back by an aging design and restrictive memory options.

Score estimated from the review text

82
Major publication02/2022

AI summary of this review

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) delivers a massive leap in performance and battery life, though it is held back by an aging chassis and a lack of ports.

Score estimated from the review text