Apple · 2023 · end of life
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023)
M2 Pro, 2023
A 2023 spec bump on the 14 inch Pro with M2 Pro, the same 1000-nit ProMotion XDR panel and HDMI, SD and MagSafe; the cheapest path to an Asahi-supported Apple Silicon Pro on the used market.
from $1,599 last seen 2025-02-14
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- Best for programming creative work AI and data work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, display, build, and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 9/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent via Asahi · Best on fedora. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : works
The M2 Pro is covered by the same Asahi M2 family work as the base M2. GPU is stable in linux-asahi, WiFi and Bluetooth land in linux-asahi for M2 Pro/Max, NVMe and display work on laptops, suspend is stable.
Asahi Linux: M2 feature support →Show full report
Speaker output has artifacts, HDMI audio is a preview, Touch ID never works under Asahi. Fedora Asahi Remix is the recommended distro and the installer is available.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Apple M2 Pro (10-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M2 Pro GPU (16-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024x1964 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.6 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 70 Wh, around 13 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). The M2 Pro is covered by the same Asahi M2 family work as the base M2.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023) cost?
- Last seen around 1599 USD (2025-02-14). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 9/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023)?
- 1.6 kg (3.53 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 70 Wh pack, around 13 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $1,599 last seen 2025-02-14
Find remaining Apple stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
