Computer Compatibility Team

The MacBook Pro 13″ with M1 chip (2020) was the first Apple laptop with a custom silicon processor. This guide covers charger, dock, and external storage compatibility for M1 MacBooks. Important: the M1 has soldered RAM and SSD—no internal upgrades are possible. All expansion happens externally. RAM Compatibility The M1 MacBook Pro 13″ comes with

The MacBook Pro 13″ with M2 chip (2022) is Apple’s second-generation custom silicon laptop, offering faster performance than the M1 but retaining the same design with USB-C charging (no MagSafe on the 13″). This compatibility guide covers charger, dock, and external storage options. Important: the M2 has soldered RAM and SSD—no internal upgrades possible. RAM

The MacBook Pro 14″ with M3 chip (2023) introduced MagSafe 3 charging and Thunderbolt 4 ports to the base MacBook lineup. This is the entry-level 14″ model with the standard M3 processor. This guide covers MagSafe chargers, Thunderbolt 4 dock compatibility, and external storage options. Like all M-series Macs, RAM and SSD are soldered—no internal

The MacBook Pro 14″ with M3 Pro chip (2023) is Apple’s professional-tier entry in the 14″ lineup, featuring more GPU cores, higher unified memory configurations, and 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports. This guide covers MagSafe 3 and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, charger options, and external storage. As with all M-series Macs, RAM and SSD are soldered—no upgrades

The MacBook Pro 14″ with M4 chip (2024) is Apple’s latest base model, featuring improved performance and efficiency over the M3. This compatibility guide covers MagSafe 3 charging, Thunderbolt 4 docks, and external storage options. Like all M-series Macs, the M4 has soldered RAM and SSD—no internal upgrades are possible. RAM Compatibility The M4 MacBook

The MacBook Pro 14″ with M4 Pro chip (2024) is Apple’s professional entry-level processor for the 14″ model, featuring higher GPU cores, unified memory, and enhanced display support compared to the base M4. This guide covers MagSafe 3 charging, Thunderbolt 4 dock compatibility, and external storage options. Like all M-series Macs, RAM and SSD are

The Apple MacBook Pro 2015 Retina (13″ and 15″) marks a transitional generation: it features a proprietary (but upgradeable) SSD and soldered RAM that cannot be replaced. This guide covers SSD upgrade options, compatible solid-state drives, charger specifications, and modern compatibility considerations for this final MacBook Pro with any user-serviceable storage component. Unified Memory (RAM)