2020 Macbook Pro overheating

During one of my several calls, they did mention that Chrome is not optimized for Mac use so it tends to stress out the CPU.

While that makes sense, I’ve always used Chrome on my old MacBook and it didn’t overheat right away like the 2020.

I have the $1,799 version with the two fans and the 4 usb-c ports. mine is overheating as well. I haven’t been able to find a solution from Apple. Today Apple said they can’t exchange because I’ve had it for more than 14 days (mine is 19 days since I got it but I Was only able to try it out 5 days ago because I wasn’t home to open it an try it out right after delivery). I’m so frustrated !!! They only offer me to bring it in for repair! But why would I need to repair something that is brand new !!! They should just let us exchange it! Ahhh and I’d i mention that I upgraded from a MacBook Pro 2012? My old one didn’t do all these things and I’ve been literally using the new MacBook for the exact same things that I used my old one for. I only upgraded it because it was Super slow and because this new computer was a gift. I’m only using Safari Now... today they actually made me delete the MacOs and re-install it again. I’ve done SMC reset and all the other things they suggested and nothing has worked, So we will see what happens. It might just be a bad designed and we were unlucky with this year’s MacBook Pro.

That's messed up, I actually bought my Mac on B&H to avoid the steep tax price, but it seems now not only do I have to worry that I may not get good support in the future due to Apple switching to ARM chips, but also fan issues. These problems worry me because I’m a first time Mac user and I don’t know what to expect.

I am once again on the phone with Apple Support. Reset the SMC again... still no fan. I understand the turbo boost switcher may work but seems silly to me that we need to install an additional resource for an expensive machine. Seriously thinking of going back to the MacBook Air or requesting a model that isn't 2020. Is this issue normal for all MacBook Pro's, regardless of the model? There are a lot of complaints around the 2020 model I know.

Also FYI I upgraded from a 2012 MacBook Pro which didn’t do all these things. It’s working great if it wasn’t for how slow it sometimes gets, but otherwise far better than the 2020 model in terms of heating issues. It’s never heated up at all. I don’t remember it ever being like this. I’m so disappointed, also super dissatisfied by how apple is managing this situations. It seems so dumb to me that they wouldn’t let me exchange it.

I agree there is a problem with the design however after my multiple conversations with Apple they do not agree. I think everyone needs to reach out to them and let them know if the issue. I have pointed them to these discussions multiple times however, I'm not certain they read them.

Glad I found all this before I bought one. The Problems you guys are having are ridiculous. I haven't owned a Macbook Pro since 2016. The first time I ever owned a Mac was 2014. I liked it but eventually sold it because I wanted a touch screen Laptop. Later in 2016/2017 I bought another Macbook Pro and immediately returned it because I hated the Keyboard so much. So honestly I haven't even owned a Mac long enought to really learn the Mac OS. Well now I'm at a point where I really want to start using a Mac and learn the system along with a iPhone and Apple Watch... but now I'm not so Sure if this is a good time to be switching over. Also I only want the Macbook Pro 16. Don't want anything smaller than that. Are there any good Macbook Pro 16's out there ?

Ugh !!! I really want to purchase a Macbook Pro 16 but now I'm scared to. Like most of you in here have said about your problems... I don't want to purchase one and start having the overheating problems and then swap it out for another one and then have the same Overheating problems again.... or worse yet the 14 days Pass me by and then can't even swap it out and then be forced to have My Brand New Mac go to the repair shop. I guess this is a Bad time to be trying to come over to Apple.

I think the issues are mainly seen on the 13 inch 2020 higher end MacBook Pro’s. As they use a higher wattage CPU. This usually means the CPU will run hotter.

I think, it looks as though there are a lot of issues with overheating with this line of MacBook Pro’s. But you’re only seeing these problems when you come and read these forums.

The amount of people reporting overheating issues from this forum vs the total amount of macbooks that Apple have sold (haven’t reported any issues) is just a small fraction.

I’m planning on buying one next month, so despite reading about the issues, I will still risk buying one. I can always return it for a full refund within the 14 day period anyway if there are any issues.

You make a Point.... Also I'm not looking for the 13". I want the 16" But it still makes me nervous. Yea I know there's a 14 day return period but my Luck that will Pass before I start seeing any issues. haha just defining my type of luck there. I still may pull the trigger and purchase one. Just want to do a little more research.

This is unbelievable. I just got this MacBook Pro 2020 a little over a week ago, and have been happy, but there has been overheating issues.

This is brand new and it’s the upgraded dual fan 10th generation intel processors model. I thought I was the only one with the issue. The computer runs hot simply from A few tabs open on safari. I purchased this computer to replace my 2018 MacBook Air which ran extremely hot and I assumed it had an overheating problem as well, and I thought the new 2020 MacBook Pro would fix all this. If I’m going to spend $2.2K CAD on such an expensive machine I don’t want it to be overheating from simple tasks, I haven’t even had a zoom call on it yet. I’m calling Apple tomorrow likely going to return it, and get an iPad Pro. What’s the point of upgrading from my MacBook Air 2018 to this when it has the same overheating problem? Disappointing. Truly disappointing. Not the same Apple I remember from 10 years ago with their “just works” philosophy.

Which Macbook Pro did you buy. the 13" or the 16". Just wondering, because everything has me a little worried. I just purchased a 16" Macbook Pro from the Apple.com. Still waiting on it to be delivered. So now debating if I'm gonna even open it or not. Thought about returning it and just waiting ?

Are all the over heating issues coming from the 13" or the 16" ...Or Both ?

The 16" MacBook Pro has less thermal issues that the 2020 13" Pro as Apple has truly optimized that machine for performance and stability under load (relative to any other Mac laptop produced since 2015). If the concern is the Apple Silicon transition, then I'd only give thought to returning it if it's the 13" model and/or if none of the immediate drawbacks to leaving the world of Intel Macs (Boot Camp, emulation-free x86 Virtualization, and the decreased likelihood of some x86 Intel games that weren't culled by Calatina not making it over) would bother you. Otherwise, it is sensible to be on the later end of the transition than the earlier one.

I was thinking of buying the 13", but having read all the posts above I might wait until the Apple Silicon MacBooks come out next year. I could live with the risk of having to replace a MacBook Pro in four or five years due to obsolescence, but if this heat issue is not resolved, that would be a deal-breaker for me.

Apple said that it would be out in the fall. The earliest would be mid-September. The latest would be late October. Past that, it's anyone's guess.

The last time there was a massive top-to-bottom visual redesign of macOS (OS X Yosemite [10.10.x] in 2014), the OS was released in October. They may need additional time to rework that redesign. Unlike that redesign, this one also has massive under-the-hood changes coming as well (which justify this being macOS 11.0 instead of another release of 10.x), so it may be later in that range than it has been in recent years.

I would follow the news surrounding the developer and public betas (MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and AppleInsider are all good sources of Mac news and rumors) to get a clearer idea of how close Apple is to release. But, suffice it to say that when it comes out, you'll definitely see it available for upgrade either in the Mac App Store (if on macOS High Sierra or earlier) or via Software Update in System Preferences (if on macOS Mojave or MacOS Catalina).

If on Mojave and newer, once Software Update in System Preferences gets wind of Big Sur being available, you'll see a "1" badge on the System Preferences icon until you upgrade to Big Sur (as those on Mojave with the latest security updates currently see for Catalina).