Apple hasupdated its MacBook Promodels today , offeringM2 ProandM2 Maxconfigurations , but behind all that mightiness is a price disparity for Mac fan in the UK .
While the sterling currency has had a jolty twelvemonth against the dollar ( currently at around £ 1 = $ 1.22 ) , Apple has take to essentially commit Brit more for the new 14 - inch and 16 - column inch MacBook Pro .
The sterling amount is now high than the clam amount Apple is charging , despite the fact a direct translation between the two currencies work out as a much lower amount in GBP .
Let ’s have a flavor at how the starting prices compare with the previous multiplication MacBook Pro 2021 vs MacBook Pro 2023 .
Apple MacBook Pro 14 - in M1 Pro ( 2021):£1,899 / $ 1,999Apple MacBook Pro 16 - inch M1 Pro ( 2021):£2,399 / $ 2,499Apple MacBook Pro 14 - inch M2 Pro ( 2023):£2,149 / $ 1,999Apple MacBook Pro 16 - column inch M2 Pro ( 2023):£2,699 / $ 2,499
As you could see there ’s a massive disparity between the 2021 and 2023 generation . While the 2021 models were both £ 100 lower than the US dollar mark amount , the 2023 models are £ 150 and £ 200 higher than the dollar amount respectively . And that ’s just the embark on cost . As you configure the Mac with higher remainder constituent , the disparity only grow .
rent ’s look at the prices if you were to do a direct currency conveyance , and , say buy the US variant with your UK bank score . The 14 - inch MacBook Pro 2023 model would start at £ 1,638 . That ’s £ 500 less than Apple is charging if you buy from the Apple Store UK . The 16 - column inch modeling would be £ 2,048 vs the £ 2,699 Apple is shoot down .
There is a slight caution , of course , because the UK Price admit tub while the US prices list do not include the 6 % sale tax American shoppers are charge , but it ’s still a significant disparity .
Apple has been preparing us for this shock though . The13 - inch MacBook Pro M2 ( 2022)started at £ 1,349 / $ 1,299 . There , the sterling amount was £ 50 higher than the one dollar bill amount . perversely , the 2020 M1 model were priced £ 1,299 / $ 1,299 severally .
There was a metre when the sterling amount was significantly crushed than the one dollar bill amount on Apple products , but the strength of sterling has plummeted over the last decennium , especially since Brexit . The fair exchange rate in 2013 was £ 1 = £ 1.56 . Now , £ 1 = £ 1.22 . During Liz Truss ’ disastrous governance , it got as low as £ 1 = £ 1.03 .
That ’s where the blame lies , but Apple could also be fairer in offer a truer interchange charge per unit - based pricing scheme . Alas , if you want that , you ’ll have to go and buy one in the US .
