MacBook Pro 13-inch 2013 review: The performance of the 2013 MacBook Pro 13-inch all relies on the power of the impressive 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-4258U processor while the graphics of the device come from Intel Iris 5100. When it comes to memory, this MacBook has 8GB as well as a Flash Storage module of an additional 256GB.

Because the MacBook Pro is totally sealed, it is important for users to choose the exact hardware that they are going to need as they will not be able to upgrade it after that. Apple soldered the system’s memory to the motherboard and there are no other free slots that can be used for upgrading. What you have however is pretty powerful as shown with the Handbrake test which it completes in 69 seconds. It also passes the Photoshop CS6 test in 267 seconds. This is better than the Sony VAIO Pro 13 as well as the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus. The Acer S7-392-6411 and the Toshiba Kirabook are the closest competitors to this performance. When it comes to the 3D tests, there is no close competitor to the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) thanks to its Intel Iris 5100 graphics. While running on medium or high quality settings, the MacBook will easily reach double-digit frame rates while other systems will struggle to touch such digits.

Battery life is another stellar performance on the part of MacBook Pro 13-inch. It can run for 11 hours and 26 minutes on the battery only while other competitors would do an average of 6-8 hours. Actually, this is even better than what Apple had proudly announced to be 9 hours of battery life. To put it into perspective, with 9 hours you would be able to watch the 3 Dark Knight movies while with what the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) offers, you will be able to practically reach right near the ending of the Lord of the Rings (Extended Versions and all).

To put it all in a nutshell, if you are on the hunt for an ultraportable laptop with great performance, the MacBook Pro 13-inch outshines the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus that was previously rated as the champ by most reviewers. Add to the fact that you will also get impeccable graphics thrown in for professional design or video editing or viewing, it becomes a sure winner when looking at the $1,000-2,000 price tag bracket.