Apple shows off new $1,999 MacBook Pro that is up to 70% faster than previous models

Apple hosted its second event within a month to show the world its latest and greatest Macbook.

The new MacBook Pro features the tech giant’s new M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, making it up to 70 percent faster than their predecessors.

The computer comes in two sizes, 14 inches and 16 inches, but unlike previous models, these are designed with several ports for headphones, the MagSafe charger and other pairable devices.

The 14-inch Macbook starts at $1,999 and the 16-inch starts at $2,499 – both sizes are available for pre-order today and are set for deliver October 26.

Apple held its ‘Unleashed’ event today, which was held virtually due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic. 

The new MacBook Pro features a Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and ‘the best audio system in a notebook,’ according to Apple.

Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said in a statement: ‘We set out to create the world’s best pro notebook, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max — a game-changing combination of phenomenal performance, unrivaled battery life, and groundbreaking features.

‘The all-new MacBook Pro adds a breathtaking XDR display, more ports like MagSafe 3, an advanced 1080p camera, and a sensational six-speaker sound system, all in a stunning new design. 

The computer comes in two sizes, 14 inches and 16 inches, but unlike previous models, these are designed with several ports for headphones, a SD Card and other pairable devices.

The new MacBook Pro features the tech giant’s new M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, making it up to 70 percent faster than their predecessors

‘The new MacBook Pro simply has no equal and is by far the best pro notebook we’ve ever built.’

Both models feature three Thunderbolt 4 ports to connect high-speed peripherals, an SDXC card slot for fast access to media, an HDMI port for conveniently connecting to displays and TVs and a headphone jack.

Apple has also brought back the MagSafe with a third generation that features and updated design to support more power – it provides up to 50 percent of battery life in just 30 minutes.

That camera has also been improved, as it now has a resolution of 1080p and works twice as well in the dark, according to the tech giant.

‘The camera system taps into the powerful image signal processor (ISP) and Neural Engine of M1 Pro and M1 Max for computational video that enhances video quality — so users appear sharper with more natural-looking skin tones,’ Apple shared in a press release. 

Users will notice a better sound system with the new laptop. Apple included a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that features two tweeters for a clearer soundstage and four force-cancelling woofers, resulting in 80 percent more bass

Users will notice a better sound system with the new laptop. Apple included a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that features two tweeters for a clearer soundstage and four force-cancelling woofers, resulting in 80 percent more bass. 

And just like the new AirPod 3 that were also unveiled at the event, the MacBook’s redesigned sound system also supports spatial audio.