Apple’s MacBook Pro M2 raises controversy over speeds… Details

The new base M2 “MacBook Pro” 13-inch model appears to have slower SSD speeds than its predecessor M1, but MacRumors reported that YouTubers Max Tech and Created Tech tested the base 256GB M2 model and found that SSD read speeds About 50 points slower than the previous M1 MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage, as well as write speeds about 30% slower according to The Verge report.

Blackmagic disk speed test, Max Tech even enables faster SSD speeds in parallel.

Other 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro models with more SSD storage don’t seem to suffer from slower SSD speeds. Another YouTuber ran an M2 model with a capacity of 512 cycles and found speeds similar to the M1 version, most reviewers supplied a 1TB fast bin and found no speed issues.

If SSD speeds are an issue for you on your base 13-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll need to save an extra $200 for the faster 512GB model.

You may want to wait and see what’s inside your new MacBook Air. This top-tier model was copied a little at $1,199, but this looks like it’s a home in many different ways.

And unlike the M2 MacBook Pro, the M2 MacBook Air also got a major redesign — including new colors, a larger screen, 1080p webcam, and MagSafe charging.