MacBook Pro 16-Inch, M1 Pro, 2021

The Apple MacBook Pro "M1 Pro" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 16-Inch (2021) model is powered by a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 Pro processor with ten cores (eight performance, two efficiency), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of onboard RAM, and either a 512 GB or 1 TB SSD. Both RAM and SSD were only upgradable at the time of purchase.

Available in silver and "Space Gray," this notebook features an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

It also has a high-resolution 16.2" widescreen 3456x2234 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display and a battery with an estimated 14-21 hour life.

Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), an HDMI 2.0 port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, the 16" "2021" MacBook Pro shares little in common, offering a superior display, a simpler keyboard, greatly expanded external connectivity, and a completely different internal architecture with faster performance.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU) brought the revolutionary performance and efficiency of Apple Silicon to the larger form factor. While the M1 Max offered more graphical firepower, this M1 Pro configuration was lauded as the sweet spot for many professionals who needed a large screen and all-day battery life without necessarily requiring extreme GPU capabilities. It provided a massive performance uplift over its Intel-based predecessors, handling intensive tasks with ease while barely getting warm. All the acclaimed features of the 2021 redesign were present, including the stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, the fantastic six-speaker sound system, and the much-welcomed return of functional ports, making it a powerful and thoughtfully designed workhorse.