Are there any alternatives?

The best 13-inch laptop is the Dell XPS 13. It beats the MacBook Pro in most areas, and looks just as good doing it. Even the 4K model undercuts the MacBook Pro in price.

　　If you’re set on a Mac, your other two options are the MacBook Air and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Both offer better value than the MacBook Pro 13. Configured with the quad-core Core i5, the MacBook Air is ideal for students and anyone who runs simpler applications. The MacBook Pro 16 is the best choice for serious creative professionals.

　　

How long will it last?

The MacBook Pro 13 should last you at least five years or more. Apple is known for making extremely dependable products. If you buy the entry-level $1,299 model, though, that processor is a full year behind other new laptops you buy in 2020.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. It offers just enough extra performance to be a solid option for aspiring creative professionals.

　　So, are you sold out? In case you have a positive answer, then you can leverage many MacBook deals that are offered throughout the year.