Apple prepping two MacBook Pros and new MacBook Air with Apple Silicon and Mini-LED

Posted on Wednesday, Dec 02 2020 @ 16:30 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

TFI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his often accurate predictions about future Apple hardware. Kuo now writes that the Cupertino-based electronics giant has several new laptops in its pipeline. Next year we can expect two redesigned MacBook Pro systems and a new "affordable" MacBook Air is expected in 2022.

All these systems will feature Apple Silicon in combination with mini-LED displays. Interestingly, Kuo believes Apple will be able to offset the higher cost of mini-LED displays thanks to the savings realized by using Apple Silicon:

Kuo also believes that Apple will be able to offset the increased cost of using mini-LED panels in Mac devices because the cost of 'Apple Silicon' chips is significantly lower than that of Intel processors.

Mini-LED displays promise higher brightness, better contrast ratio, deeper blacks, and better energy efficiency. Compared with OLED, Mini-LED is cheaper to manufacture, doesn't suffer from burn-in issues, and should have better energy efficiency.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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