How to order the new 13-inch MacBook Pro in the U.S.

Touch ID on the MacBook Pro
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How to order the new 13-inch MacBook Pro in the U.S.

Best answer: Apple just launched the new 13-inch MacBook Pro for 2020. It's available at a few retailers, but the best place to order yours today is directly from Apple.Entry-size: 13-inch MacBook Pro ($1,299 at Apple)Go larger: 16-inch MacBook Pro (from $2,399 at Apple)

What's available?

In May 2020, Apple launched an updated version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with double the storage, faster processing speed, and the much-loved Magic Keyboard. All configurations of the 13-inch MacBook Pro include the controversial Touch Bar, but the 2020 model includes a physical escape key, which is big news for coders.

In November 2019, Apple shuffled its MacBook Pro lineup. Gone is the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID, which has now been replaced by an all-new 16-inch model.

You can get the 16-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro in space gray or silver.

New:

  • The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID: 1.4GHz or 1.7GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645, 8GB or 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory, and up to 2TB of SSD storage (starting at $1,299)
  • The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID: 2.0GHz or 2.3GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, 16GB or 32GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory, and up to 4TB of SSD storage (starting at $1,799).

Carried over:

  • The 16-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID: 2.6GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory, 512GB SSD storage, 16-inch Retina display with True Tone, Touch Bar and Touch ID, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports (starting at $2,399).
  • The 16-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID: 2.3GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory, 1TB SSD storage, 16-inch Retina display with True Tone, Touch Bar and Touch ID, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports (starting at $2,799).

When can I get the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2020?

Online orders for the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 are open now and shipping later this week with estimated delivery of May 7 - 8.

Bryan M Wolfe
Staff Writer

Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes.