M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros Feature Faster SSD Write Speeds, Tests Show

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The previous-generation 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro chip and 1TB of storage scored a slightly higher 5,797 MBps read speed than the 16-inch M2 Pro; however, it scored a lower write speed of 5,321 MBps.

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips feature faster SSD write speeds compared to their predecessors, according to tests and reviews of the new laptops.

When Macworld tested with the Blackmagic disk speed app, the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro in a 2TB storage configuration achieved a read speed of 5,372 MBps and a write speed of 6,491 MBps.

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Author / Journalist: Sami Fathi

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Published Date: 2023-01-24, 02:09:33

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