Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
The 12-core M2 Pro chip delivers strong multi-threaded performance for code compilation and data analysis, paired with a 16-inch display that offers ample screen real estate. This refurbished unit provides a cost-effective entry into Apple's professional laptop ecosystem with a 1TB SSD and a high 4.7-star customer rating. It is best for developers and business users who need a reliable macOS workstation and can forgo long-term repairability beyond the original warranty.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong port selection (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)
- Below average portability (12th percentile)
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 Pro |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M2 Pro 19-core |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
Physical
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.7 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 Pro | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | Apple M2 Pro 19-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M2 Pro | 82.4 | 76.5 | 36.3 | 97.9 | 98.4 | 12.4 | 65.3 | 1.8 | 98.1 | 6.4 | 24.2 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 99 | 60.3 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70 | 81.8 | 89.2 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.3 | 51.3 | 10.1 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.3 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 90.8 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall56
- AI/LLM38.6
- Gaming40
- Portability42.8
- Creator60
- Student55.1
- Business56.7
- Developer68.9
- Entertainment68.1
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