Our quick take
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021) - 4.5 / 5
A new design
- Dimensions: 15.5mm (H) x 312mm (W) x 221mm (D) / Weight: 1.6kg Ports: HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm jack, 3x USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, SDXC slot Available in Silver or Space Grey Touch ID fingerprint scanner Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) No Touch Bar
A new display
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini LED display 3024 x 1964 resolution 1600 nit max brightness ProMotion tech to 120Hz 1080p FaceTime HD camera, f/2 aperture Embedded in notch
3024 x 1964 resolution 1600 nit max brightness ProMotion tech to 120Hz
Embedded in notch
A new processor, memory, and more
- M1 Pro and M1 Max processor options Up to 64GB of unified memory Up to 8TB of SSD storage Six speakers
A new MagSafe 3 charger
- Up to 17 hours battery life Fast-charging Entry-level will need to upgrade power adapter
macOS Monterey operating system
New features Universal control not coming till later No MacBook Pro exclusive features
macOS Monterey system requirements: Which Macs support macOS 12?
To recap
Apple has put the ‘pro’ back in the MacBook Pro and found its purpose with this series once again. With actual ports back in place and much more power than ever before, it’s one laptop that many professionals will be clambering to have in their creative arsenal.
