13-inch MacBook Pro

Memory

Your Mac relies on memory to keep the files and apps you’re running open and available. Memory stores data temporarily, providing much faster access to your apps and files than storage.

M-series chips include high-performance unified memory, which is more efficient than traditional RAM. This single pool of high-performance memory allows apps to efficiently share data between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine — so everything you do is fast and fluid. This means you can do more with unified memory than you could with the same amount of traditional RAM.

The amount of memory that’s right for you depends on how you will use your Mac. The more memory you choose, the more apps you can run simultaneously and the better they will perform.

16GB: Ideal for browsing online, streaming movies, editing photos and video, gaming, and running multiple everyday productivity apps.

24GB Recommended if you will be multitasking across a large number of memory-intensive apps, including audio and video production workflows.


32GB or more Best if you typically work on advanced projects that require enormous files and content libraries.

Storage

Mac uses fast SSD storage to store your apps, documents, photos, movies, music, and other files and libraries.

How much storage you need depends on how you use your Mac. The more storage you have, the more files your Mac can hold and the faster it can access them when needed. A good way to figure out your storage needs is to check how much you’re using on your current computer. If you’re near your limit, it’s a good idea to consider a larger capacity.

How to check your storage

On your Mac, go to System Settings > General > Storage to learn how much storage you’re using. If you’re nearing your limit, it’s a good idea to consider a larger capacity.

Can I add storage later?

Storage can’t be upgraded later. If you think you’ll need additional storage in the future, it’s a good idea to upgrade now.