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Mar 31, 2023 · Find out what we like and don't like about it in our full MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) review, and check out our guide to which MacBook should you buy to help you decide which one is right...
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- Alex Wawro
- Senior Editor Computing
Jan 25, 2023 · Apple’s new MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are a triumphant success — they have excellent performance, stunning battery life, useful ports, and incredible displays.
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Nov 25, 2021 · Notebookcheck reviews the brand-new Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M1 Max SoC, 32 GPU cores, 64 GB RAM and 16.2-inch Mini-LED screen and 120 Hz.
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With the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021), Apple made a premium portable that can’t be beat. Released along with its smaller counterpart, the MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021), in October of 2021, this exceptional machine has redefined what a professional notebook is capable of. Not only is the successor to 2019’s 16-inch MacBook Pro a complete redesign, but it also gets an incredible boost in power and adds some fantastic new features as well. Since its launch, Apple has released a new version, and you can find out our thoughts on that in our MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) review.
Both 2021 MacBook Pro models come equipped with the same hardware, specifically the new M1 Pro or M1 Max chips, so the difference in performance between these two machines is minimal. However, they’re not the same. The 16-inch model reviewed here does come with a larger display as well as higher resolution and has a longer battery life too.
If portability is a priority for your notebook needs, take a look at our in-depth MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) review since that will most likely fit your needs better. But, if more screen real estate and longer battery life take precedence, then read on to see if the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is the one for you.
Being the larger of the two, and Apple’s flagship MacBook, it’ll come as little surprise to learn that the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is a pricey laptop, starting at $2,499 (£2,399, AU$3,749) for the model with an M1 Pro chip with a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, with 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD storage.
If you want to upgrade to the more powerful M1 Max chip, which has a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB of faster memory and 1TB SSD, that’ll cost you $3,499 (£3,299, AU$5,249).
•Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 (1TB 16GB RAM) at Amazon for $2,699
You want a portable creative workstation
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) offers pretty much everything you need in a workstation, but in a portable form factor. It’s powerful, has loads of ports and a stunning display.
You want a long battery life
The MacBook Pro 16-inch’s battery life is seriously impressive, and should mean you can work a whole workday without worrying about plugging it in.
You want the best screen on a laptop
Did we mention how good the screen is? Well, we’ll say it again. This will make your projects look their absolute best, and it’s great for watching media on as well.
You want a thin and light laptop
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is not the thinnest laptop on the market. Far from it. It’s big and bulky, but it offers a level of power (and connectivity options) that make up for its size.
You don’t need the power
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is an incredibly powerful laptop, especially when configured with the M1 Max, but it offers a level of performance many people will not need.
You’re on a budget
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is an expensive tool, and is a great investment for creatives who need a very powerful laptop. The price means it won’t be suitable for everyone, however.
- matthew.hanson@futurenet.com
- Apple
- Managing Editor, Core Tech
Feb 18, 2022 · Fast, with a razor-sharp screen, excellent build quality, and a happy reunion with MagSafe, HDMI and SD card readers, the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Max is a high ranking professional computer....
Oct 28, 2021 · MacBook Pro 2021 16-inch review: Apple's M1 Max chip meets retro ports. It's the best of the old and new in this long-awaited, professional-grade Apple silicon MacBook....
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Nov 13, 2021 · Notebookcheck reviews the new Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M1 Pro SoC, Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED display and 1 TB SSD.
