16″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro & M1 Max Review 2021
16″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro & M1 Max Review 2021
Apple has finally released M1 versions of the 16” MacBook Pro for creatives.
The 2021 model is available with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, and we tested both for this review so you can see the performance differences.
Get the 2021 16” MacBook Pro on Amazon:
Get the 2021 16” MacBook Pro on Amazon:
2021 Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 10‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) – Space GrayModel Name MacBook Pro Brand Apple Specific Uses For Product Multimedia, Gaming, Business Screen Size 16 Inches Operating System Mac OS CPU Manufacturer Apple Color Space Gray Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Processor Count 10 Graphics Processor Manufacturer Apple
About this item
- Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max chip for a massive leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
- Up to 10-core CPU delivers up to 2x faster performance to fly through pro workflows quicker than ever
- Up to 32-core GPU with up to 4x faster performance for graphics-intensive apps and games
- 16-core Neural Engine for up to 5x faster machine learning performance
- Longer battery life, up to 21 hours
- Up to 64GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
- Up to 8TB of superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
- Stunning 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with extreme dynamic range and contrast ratio
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for sharper video calls
- Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
The macOS laptop has a striking 16.2” Mini LED XDR display with 120Hz refresh (aka Pro Motion), Magic Keyboard with Fn row (no more touch bar), Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 fast charging, and the return of HDMI and an SD card slot.
It’s available with up to 64GB unified memory, up to 8TB storage and your choice of a 16, 24 or 32 core GPU (we test the 16 and 32 core GPUs). A 100 WHr battery, compact charger and long battery life round up the features.
We compare these new 16” models’ performance to the outgoing 2019 model as well as competing Windows laptops like the Razer Blade 15, Dell XPS 15, Surface Laptop Studio and desktop replacement gaming laptops.