Newer devices typically have higher -performance components to make the purchase more worthwhile. Storage, RAM and processors are components that are being improved year after year. But in a benchmark test conducted by the Max Tech channel this does not seem to be a hit on the newly launched Apple MacBook Pro 13 ″ M2 laptop.
In tests using the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test software that has been done, the 256GB SSD speed on the M2 version reads data reaching 1446 MBps which is lower than the 2900 MBps on the M1 version. The write speed reached 1463 MBps on the M2 version compared to 2215 MBps on the M1 version. This puts the read speed on the M2 model up to 50% lower than the M1 model.
Why is this happening? 256GB of storage on the M2 model was found to use only one NAND module compared to two on the M1 model. The more modules the faster the SSD will work. This is the reason why on models with 512GB storage and above the issue of slower SSD storage on M2 models does not occur.
So if you’re planning to buy a new MacBook Pro 13 ″ M2, make sure you buy with more storage for a faster SSD. The SSD on the MacBook Pro cannot be replaced because it is soldered directly to the motherboard.