Apple MacBook Pro “M1 Pro” 10-Core 3.2 16” 2021 Specs

MacBookPro18,1 – MK1E3LL/A – A2485 – 3651

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About this MacBook Pro

Apple launched this MacBook Pro 2021 model on October 18, 2021. It is technically identical to the Apple MacBook Pro 14-Inch “M1 Pro” 10 CPU/16 GPU but with larger display size. 

The processing unit of this MacBook Pro consists of an M1 Pro chip equipped with 10 cores. The cores available in the processor are divided into 8 performance cores and 2 power-efficiency cores. Turbo boost is not supported in this model. However, it features an integrated Apple GPU offering 16 cores. The SoC also has a fast 16-core Neural Engine and 16 GB of unified memory in this model. This MacBook Pro series has some clear improvements as compared to its 2020 MacBook Pro Intel predecessors.

This model’s bigger display size and battery differentiate it from the other MacBook Pro M1 Pro models. It features a 16-Inch widescreen display. The technology behind the high-quality display of this notebook is the Liquid Retina XDR display. It delivers a better contrast ratio, improved peak brightness, and a more impressive HDR video presentation. This model has wireless connectivity options, including 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. It also features 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, and a MagSafe port.

This MacBook is available to buy in two different colors, Silver- Darker Space Gray. Other notable features of the MacBook Pro 16-Inch M1 Pro include a 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-quality six-speaker system, Magic Keyboard with a Touch ID sensor, and a force touch trackpad. This model does not have a Touch Bar that was first introduced in the 2016 MacBook Pro.

This MacBook Pro comes installed with macOS Monterey 12.0.1 and can be upgraded to the latest macOS. This 16-inch MacBook Pro also measures 0.66 in ×14.01 in ×9.77 in and weighs 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg).

 

Processor

3.2 GHz M1 Pro

Ram

16 GB

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Storage

512 GB, 1 TB SSD

Battery Life

14 – 21 Hours

Storage

Apple currently offers the MacBook Pro 16-Inch M1 Pro model with two different memory capacities, 512 GB and 1 TB SSD. It can also be upgraded to a higher range to support your workloads and technical requirements.

Screen Size and Resolution

This model features a larger display than other MacBook Pro M1 Pro models. The 16.2-Inch Liquid Retina XDR display provides a 3456 x 2234 pixel resolution (254 ppi). Apple claims this model can achieve peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits. It features a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and roughly a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also supports ProMotion technology to deliver an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), and True Tone are also supported in this notebook.

Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Apple installed a 10-core M1 Pro processor in this MacBook Pro, which is excellent for all tasks. Its clock speed of 3.2 GHz and 64-bit architecture provides up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple’s model has an integrated graphics card that offers 16 cores in the M1 Pro Chip. Apple reports that the GPU delivers more performance while using less power, making it an ideal device for creative professionals and 3D artists. Moreover, it uses a 16-core Neural Engine for creating machine learning models fast.

Battery

The MacBook Pro M1 Pro 16-Inch model features 192k+128k and 128k+64k L1 cache memory per performance core and efficiency core, respectively. It has an L3 System Level Cache of 24 MB with 256-bit DDR5 SDRAM of 16 GB.

Battery Life

This model features a bigger Li-Poly battery of 100 W h. Apple claims that the approximate battery life of this MacBook Pro model is 14-21 hours.

Upgradability

The unified RAM of this notebook can be upgraded from 16 GB to 32 GB. The standard onboard storage of 512/1TB SSD could also be upgradable to higher capacity. The operating system of this model supports the current version of macOS.

Inclusive Features  

  • Apple 64-bit 3.2 GHz M1 Max processor with 10 cores
  • 16-core GPU to handle graphics-intensive tasks with ease
  • Neural Engine for helping in faster processing
  • The bigger display size of 16.2-Inch
  • The peak brightness of 1600 nits
  • Display resolution of 3456 x 2234 at 254 pixels per inch
  • The bigger battery size of 100 W h
  • Long battery life of up to 14-21 hours
  • Upgradable RAM and SSD storage
  • Several ports available for connectivity
  • 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, and MagSafe 3 port
  • Available in Silver and darker Space Gray colors

     

    Introduced:  October 18, 2021

    Discontinued: January 17, 2023

    Screen Size and Resolution

    Memory

    Screen Size

    16.2″ Widescreen

    Level 1 Cache

    192k+128k x6,

    128k+64k x2*

    Resolution

    3456×2234

    Level 2/Level 3 Cache

    12 MB x8, 4 MB x2*

    Processor

    RAM Type

    Unified

    Processors

    1 (8 Cores)

    Min. RAM Speed

    N/A

    Architecture

    64-Bit

    Standard RAM

    16 GB

    Speed

    3.2 GHz

    Maximum RAM

    32 GB

    Type

    Apple M1 Pro

    RAM Slots

    None

    Processor Upgrade

    Soldered

    Motherboard RAM

    16 GB

    FPU

    Integrated

    Graphics

    System Bus Speed

    N/A

    Video Card

    16-core

    Cache Bus Speed

    N/A

    VRAM Type

    Integrated

    ROM/Firmware

    Proprietary

    Standard VRAM

    Integrated

    EFI Architecture

    64-Bit

    Maximum VRAM

    Integrated

    Storage

    Inclusive Features and Ports

    Standard Storage

    512 GB, 1 TB SSD

    Standard Optical Drive

    None

    Storage Speed

    N/A

    Standard Ethernet

    None

    Storage Dimensions

    Soldered

    Standard Modem

    None

    Storage Interface

    Onboard

    Standard AirPort

    802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

    Battery

    Standard Bluetooth

    5.0

    Type

    100 W h Li-Poly

    USB Port

    3 (4)

    Battery Life

    14 – 21 hours

    FireWire Port

    None

    Description

    Keyboard

    Full-size (Magic Keyboard)

    Case Type

    Notebook

    Inclusive Input

    Trackpad (Force Touch)

    Form Factor

    MacBook Pro 14″ 2021

    SDXC Card Slot

    1

    Apple Order No

    MK1E3LL/A

    Microphone

    3

    Apple Subfamily

    M1 Pro, 2021

    Headphone

    1

    Apple Model Number

    A2442 (EMC 3651)

    Sound Out

    None

    Model ID

    MacBookPro18,1

    Power Adapter

    1

     

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