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Apple MacBook Pro (M1)

Apple MacBook Pro (M1), product view 1

Specifications

16.2"

Mini-LED · 3456 × 2234

2

CPU options

2.1 – 2.2 kg

Weight

2021

Released

Overview

Large-screen creative laptop

The 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro combines an M1 Pro or M1 Max chip with a detailed HDR display. It suits creative work that benefits from dedicated media engines, a large workspace and strong built-in audio.

  • Mini-LED display

    The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen combines P3 colour, HDR support and adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz.

  • Dedicated media engines

    Hardware engines handle H.264, HEVC and ProRes video, supporting compatible editing and export workflows.

  • Six-speaker audio

    A six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers provides built-in audio for music, films and media work.

M1 Pro or M1 Max

  • M1 ProThe listed 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU configuration supports up to two external displays. It includes 16 GB of unified memory shared by the CPU and GPU.
  • M1 MaxKeeps a 10-core CPU but adds a 32-core GPU and extra video encode engines for graphics and video work. The listed model has 32 GB of unified memory and supports up to four external displays.

Family guide

Apple MacBook Pro
13-inch14-inch16-inch
M5 2025–26 The base 14-inch M5 arrived in 2025; M5 Pro and Max models followed in 2026.
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MacBook Pro 14″
MacBook Pro 16″
M4 2024
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MacBook Pro 14″
MacBook Pro 16″
M3 2023
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MacBook Pro 14″
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M2 2022–23 The 13-inch M2 arrived in 2022; M2 Pro and Max 14- and 16-inch models followed in 2023.
MacBook Pro 13″ Touch Bar
MacBook Pro 14″ Wi-Fi 6E
MacBook Pro 16″ Wi-Fi 6E
M1 2021
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MacBook Pro 16″ Wi-Fi 6This model

How it compares

Compared with 175 laptops sized 15"–16.2" from 2025–26
Weight 2.1 kg Lightest configuration
Heavier than 66% Median 1.88 kg

Detailed specs

Display

Resolution 3456 × 2234
Panel Mini-LED
Touch No

Build

Weight 2.1 – 2.2 kg
Battery 99.6 Wh
Form factor clamshell
Released 2021

Alternative laptops

Apple MacBook Pro (M5) 16.2" · From $2,589 Direct modern successor for power users who want the familiar large-screen MacBook Pro workflow with meaningfully stronger sustained performance and battery life. ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606WX) 16" · From $5,500 Strong Windows creator-laptop cross-shop for video, image, and GPU-heavy work where broader software flexibility matters. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 (Gen 3) 16" · From $4,067 A credible Windows mobile-workstation alternative for engineering, CAD, 3D, or other professional workflows that need desktop-class capability on the go.

From $2,699

Price history excludes Amazon sources

Listings

Listings sorted by Price, ascending.

Apple M1 Pro (10-core CPU) · Apple M1 Pro (16-core GPU) · 16 GB · 1 TB Amazon USA $2,699 Apple M1 Max (10-core CPU) · Apple M1 Max (32-core GPU) · 32 GB · 1 TB Out of stock Best Buy — Apple M1 Pro (10-core CPU) · Apple M1 Pro (16-core GPU) · 16 GB · 1 TB Out of stock Ebay USA —

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