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MacBook Pro will regain SD card reader and HDMI port in 2021, Kuo says

February 23, 2021

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At least two MacBook Pro models rumored to debut in the second half of 2021 will come equipped with an SD card reader and HDMI port, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Adding detail to previous predictions, Kuo in a note to investors on Tuesday said the additions will arrive with a major design change that includes more options for external device connectivity. Apple over the past six years has pared down MacBook’s I/O choices to USB-C and Thunderbolt 3. The shift to a more inclusive mobile platform will be a welcome one for those averse to dongles.

The MacBook Pro last included an SD card slot and HDMI port in 2015, with subsequent models eschewing those parts completely.

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