2021 MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Pro)

Overview:

Apple rebuilt the 16-inch Pro from scratch: no Intel, no compromise — just pure performance and battery life for serious creators.

Display:

16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

3456 x 2234 resolution at 254 ppi

Mini-LED backlighting

ProMotion technology (adaptive 120Hz refresh rate)

Up to 1000 nits sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)

True Tone technology

Wide color (P3) support

Performance:

Apple M1 Pro chip (up to 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)

Apple M1 Max chip (up to 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

Neural Engine for AI/ML tasks

Dominates 8K video editing, massive software builds, CAD, and 3D work

Battery Life:

Up to 21 hours wireless web (crazy for a high-performance laptop!)

Built-in 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

Ports and Connectivity:

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports

HDMI port

SDXC card slot

MagSafe 3 charging port

3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0

Design:

Thicker and heavier for more cooling and performance

Magic Keyboard without Touch Bar

Touch ID sensor

Force Touch trackpad

Weight:

Approx. 4.7 pounds (2.1 kg)

Other Highlights:

Six-speaker sound system with spatial audio

Studio-quality three-microphone array

1080p FaceTime HD camera

macOS Monterey optimized