MacBook Pro M1 Pro 16" or M2 Pro 14" coming in 2023?

[AndersKroegh]

Right now, the Macbook Pro M1 Pro 16" is discounted (in Denmark) to about what an M2 Pro 14" will supposedly cost next March. Would you wait until March to get an M2 Pro 14" or buy the M1 Pro 16" now?

 

[hoo-man-b-ing]

Do you:
1. Need a computer now? -> 16” Now
2. Need/Prefer a bigger screen than 14”? -> 16” Now
3. Prefer a more portable device? -> 14” in 2023
4. Need something with longer battery life? -> 16” Now
5. Want higher quality speakers? -> 16” Now

The first question is the most important one because if you don’t need it (or can’t justify it now), then you might as well wait. While the 16” is currently discounted, it’s also likely to be just as discounted when the new models are released (if not more so).

Also, keep in mind that while many folks are predicting March, a lot of folks also predicted November this year (and some even earlier than that). There’s no guarantee when the next MacBook Pro will be released, what it will cost, and what (if any) new features it will bring. Plus, I would expect supply constraints so unless you’re very quick on ordering, you could be looking at a prolonged wait.