Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Pro Silver 2021
The M1 Pro chip's 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU enable fast pro workflows, supported by a 16.2-inch Mini-LED display with 1000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh, and up to 21-hour battery life. Its extensive port selection includes HDMI and USB-A, a rarity in modern laptops, while the refurbished Geek Squad certification offers reliable quality at a lower price. Developers and video editors working with 4K footage benefit most from its sustained performance and 21-hour battery life.
About This Laptop
The M1 Pro chip's 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU enable fast pro workflows, supported by a 16.2-inch Mini-LED display with 1000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh, and up to 21-hour battery life. Its extensive port selection includes HDMI and USB-A, a rarity in modern laptops, while the refurbished Geek Squad certification offers reliable quality at a lower price. Developers and video editors working with 4K footage benefit most from its sustained performance and 21-hour battery life.
- CPU M1
- RAM 16 GB
- Storage 1000 GB
- Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
- GPU Apple M1 Pro 16-core
- OS macOS Monterey 12
- Weight kg 2.1
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong port (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average compact (12th percentile) 12th
- Below average gpu (18th percentile) 18th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 10 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 16-core |
| Type | integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | Not provid |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
Physical
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.7 lbs |
| OS | macOS Monterey 12 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Pro | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | M1 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 |
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 16-core | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | AMD Radeon 860M |
| OS | macOS Monterey 12 | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.1 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 70 | 99 | 15 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Pro | 70.1 | 18.4 | 38.5 | 94.7 | 98.8 | 11.8 | 64.5 | 96.1 | 86.6 |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 Compare | 95.1 | 79.8 | 99.9 | 78.7 | 89.4 | 92.9 | 81.5 | 58.2 | 99.1 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.6 | 89.7 | 90.6 | 98 | 94.5 | 8.4 | 81.5 | 78.5 | 99.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.9 | 64 | 81.3 | 68.1 | 93.5 | 85.3 | 73.9 | 78.5 | 94.3 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.6 | 64 | 81.3 | 83.9 | 90.1 | 95.4 | 73.9 | 58.2 | 85.7 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx Compare | 74.7 | 60.1 | 84.2 | 83.9 | 71.5 | 77 | 81.5 | 31.7 | 94.3 |
Usage Scores
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