The cheapest Intel-powered model you can get, by comparison starts at $1,799. It's the most affordable model,at $1,299, and it has twice the battery life of Apple's MacBook Pro 13 with an Intel Core processor. The MacBook Pro 13 with Apple M1 has a few important advantages. MacBook Pro 13 (Intel Core): Which is best? Updated on 3/2/21: Added more detail about the MacBook Pro's performance and webcam based on testing. Buy the new, trendy laptop with Apple's latest and greatest hardware, or go with the tried-and-true Intel option with room for more storage and ports?