MacBook Pro 16-in. (M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021)
2021 $3,749
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Finish
Release Year
2,021
Price Aud
3,749
Configurations
None recorded
Storage Options
- Id512gbCapacity Value512Capacity UnitGBDisplay Name512GBSource Notes512GB SSD
- Id1tbCapacity Value1Capacity UnitTBDisplay Name1TBSource Notes1TB SSD
- Id2tbCapacity Value2Capacity UnitTBDisplay Name2TBSource Notes2TB SSD
- Id4tbCapacity Value4Capacity UnitTBDisplay Name4TBSource Notes4TB SSD
- Id8tbCapacity Value8Capacity UnitTBDisplay Name8TBSource Notes8TB SSD
Memory Options
- Id16gbCapacity Value16Capacity UnitGBKindunifiedDisplay Name16GBSource Notes16GB memory
- Id32gbCapacity Value32Capacity UnitGBKindunifiedDisplay Name32GBSource Notes32GB memory
- Id64gb-m1-maxCapacity Value64Capacity UnitGBKindunifiedDisplay Name64GB (M1 Max)Source Notes64GB memory; source labels availability to M1 Max.
Chips
- Idapple-m1-pro-chipDisplay NameApple M1 Pro chipFamilyM1 Pro chipCpu CoresTotal10Performance8Efficiency2Neural Engine Cores16Memory Bandwidth Gbps200Media Engines
- Idm1-pro-media-engineDisplay NameMedia EngineKinds
- video-decode
- video-encode
Source Notes10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores; 16-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine; 200GB/s memory bandwidth. - Idapple-m1-max-chipDisplay NameApple M1 Max chipFamilyM1 Max chipCpu CoresTotal10Performance8Efficiency2Gpu Cores32Neural Engine Cores16Memory Bandwidth Gbps400Cpu Core Configuration10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores; up to 32-core GPU.Media Engines
- Idm1-max-media-engineDisplay NameMedia EngineKinds
- video-decode
- video-encode
- Idm1-max-prores-engineDisplay NameProRes engineKinds
- ProRes encode-decode
Source NotesSecond listed processor row: up to 32-core GPU; 400GB/s memory bandwidth. Media engine supports H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW decode and encode.
Displays
- Iddisplay-16-2-xdrTechnologyLiquid Retina XDR displayPanel KindLED-backlit LCDSource NotesMini-LED-backlit display footnote 9; XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen and 1600 nits peak for HDR content only; SDR brightness: 500 nits max; Wide colour P3; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120Hz.Size In16.2Sdr Peak Brightness Nits500Hdr Peak Brightness Nits1,600Full Screen Hdr Brightness Nits1,000Resolution Width Px3,456Resolution Height Px2,234True ToneYesPromotionYesWide Color P3YesRefresh Rate RangeMinimum0Maximum120UnithzQualifierAdaptive refresh rates with ProMotion technology
Cameras
- Idcamera-facetime-hdRoleFaceTimeDisplay Name1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor and computational video
Audio
Speaker
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Spatial Audio
Yes
Speaker Configuration
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers and wide stereo sound
Microphone Configuration
Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
Source Notes
Supports Dolby Atmos playback on built-in speakers; Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models.
Formats
- Dolby Atmos playback
- Spatial Audio
Battery And Power
Battery
Capacity Whr
100
Runtime Hours
- Idwireless-webActivityWireless webHours14QualifierUp to
- Idapple-tv-movie-playbackActivityApple TV app movie playbackHours21QualifierUp to
Charging
Wireless Charging
No
Wired Fast Charge
Yes
Wireless Standards
None recorded
Adapter Power W
140
Power
Has External Power Adapter
Yes
Output Power W
140
Connectivity
Ports
- Idthunderbolt-4-three-portKindThunderbolt 4StandardThunderbolt 4Quantity3Source NotesThree Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
- Idhdmi-portKindHDMIQuantity1Source NotesHDMI port
- Idsdxc-card-slotKindproprietaryQuantity1Source NotesSDXC card slot
- Idheadphone-jackKind3.5 mm audio jackQuantity1Source Notes3.5-mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
Wifi
Standards
- Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Authentication
Methods
- Touch ID
- passcode
Primary Method
Touch ID
Placement
keyboard
Source Notes
Touch ID; authorise payments using Touch ID.
Physical
Weights
- Value2.1UnitkgQualifier4.7 pounds
Dimensions
- Value1.68UnitcmQualifierHeight; 0.66 inch
- Value35.57UnitcmQualifierWidth; 14.01 inches
- Value24.81UnitcmQualifierDepth; 9.77 inches
Components
None recorded
Software
Operating System
macOS
Built In Apps
- FaceTime video
- FaceTime audio
Accessories
None recorded
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Force Touch Trackpad
Yes