MacBook Pro 16" Laptop - Apple M1 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray

This macbook in 2021 is a game changer!! Being a multimedia creative, this MacBook provides the power & features for being able to edit right on the go!

outstanding MacBook Pro!!! I love it! Xtreamly useful for my graphic design business

Hands down the best Mac thus far! Apple says that every keynote, but fortunately for us, it also happens to be true! The construction, design and performance are unmatched! Even the bottom of the barrel 16” will wipe the floor with my fully spec’s previous 16” Intel powered MBP. Kudos Apple, you did it again! Now just make it cost 50% cheaper and you will be unstoppable!

The best computer out by far! Super fast, the battery life is amazing. I work online so I’m on my computer for at least 8 hours a day editing, and running multiple files at the same time. The bottom of the MacBook doesn’t get hot like previous models, and the charge will last you all day. If you’re worried about the notch being in the way, don’t be. You get used to it and don’t notice it after a while. The 16 inch is surprisingly easy to carry around, I thought it would be heavier than it actually is. 10/10 would recommend and I love the clean, sleek look.

Absolutely amazing. The new chip is blazing fast. I'm going to just highlight some of the best things going on here. First, if you are doing any content creation, the 14" is not the way to go if you aren't docking. The 16" is so much more comfortable for editing; so far, the video editing is comfortable and easy to see, and scaling works well. It has a 10-core M1 Pro with 16 GPU cores, so it can shred 4k with ease. But... if time is really important to you, and you have disposable income, get the M1 max; it has twice the GPU cores and *can potentially* give you better performance with rendering if you are using video toolbox; I personally use CPU rendering for exact consistency so there isn't much of a difference if any for most cases. The camera is way better than the 720p on the MacBook Air and Pro of last year. It's not anything to call home about, but it is much more crisp, and works with the camera effects, adding a nice blur to the background with portrait mode. However, the camera introduces the infamous controversial notch. I see no issues with the notch, and it should not impact your decision. Why? Because the MacBook Pro has a 16:10 ratio, and the top chunk is where the "menu bar" resides. The notch is completely invisible when the UI is black, and even when it's colored, the notch is using empty space. For those who were concerned that it may cover functionality, it doesn't as long as the app developers adapt, and even then, haven't run into any issues. If anything, it's a benefit. With a camera, you lose screen space. Instead, Apple has tiny bezels, and that extra screen space that would've been lost in the bezel is retained; everyone who was making complaints on social media was neglecting to mention that they were using 3rd party apps that didn't change their code to adapt to the notch, whereas all first-party software has no issues adapting. Funny that the creators of apps are shaming Apple when in reality, it is their own negligence to adapt :P I am pro-Notch When Apple said they put high-res speakers, they weren't kidding. The EQ tuning is exceptional on these tiny speakers (apparently 3 on each side); the stereo is immersive and crisp. That leads me to the headphone jack... The headphone jack has automatic impedance voltage regulation, and using the new "Midi" software, you can configure the sample rate up to 96kHz. It can't compete with better external amps and DACs but it can absolutely dominate any consumer laptop in the market. The screen on the 14 and 16 inch models are the same DPI and brightness at 254dpi and 1000 nits (typical) compared to 400-500 on the previous generation Air and Pro units, and up to 1600nits when viewing HDR content. Gaming? Absolutely! I installed Steam and Epic to test performance. I could get 60fps on Rust which runs on Rosetta 2 for the x86 instruction translation, and it works well. The bottom of the chassis got warm, but the fans never turned on. Fortnite also runs, and at a solid 60fps on epic. I expect more optimizations to come from Rosetta 2, the M1 Pro chip, as well as Unreal Engine optimizations to see even more increases. While this is by no means a gaming machine, it is more than capable of casual to moderate use, and that is with a resolution of 3.5k... If you are in the market for a new Mac, chances are this is not for you. Most would be good with the MacBook Air 2020, but if you're tied, I would add that the 16 GB of Ram future proofs the unit even more, and if you plan on side loading Windows 11 with Parallels, it is a no-brainer, this thing shreds Windows too. HDMI port, dedicated MagSafe charging, and an extra USB C port for a total of 3, and a 3.5mm jack, much better than having to buy a dongle for everything. Apple does not disappoint with battery life either; I see anywhere from 15-22 hours depending on the workflow. Between the optimizations of efficiency cores, the huge battery, and adaptive display brightness, everything just fits together so well on the hardware and software. Speaking of hardware, they did away with the Touch Bar, and the physical keys are so much better now. This is the MacBook Pro you've been waiting for. Want some cons? Here they are. It's bloody expensive when there are Windows computers half the price. No Touch Bar; I think this is a con but some prefer it; the camera although improved is still not that good for a laptop starting at 1999 to 2499; the M1 chip uses arm technology, so it has to emulate x86 instructions which is somewhat finicky on some hardware, but since it can outperform an i9 10th-gen even via emulation, not a con other than bugs. Last potential con is the weight, it is a tank at right around 4 pounds compared to the 2.8 pounds of the Air.

Beautiful, responsive, fantastic screen and incredible speakers. Improved camera over the past few years, great microphones and an absolute powerhouse! If you need something portable with a ton of power or just want the best Apple has to offer in a laptop, this is it. MagSafe <3

Value every cent. Just recommended. I tried another one before and came back to get it. Don’t waste your time and money. Get it.

If you are already using the M1 MacBook Pro with no issues, I don’t think there is a need to upgrade unless it is limiting your workflow. M1 is still way ahead of its competition. There are 2 fans on the MacBook Pro and I could hear them kick in only once (that too on low rpm) while editing a 4k video. Unless you are a video editor or a creative professional who needs more power (for editing an 8k footage, maybe) the M1 pro is more than enough for editing 4k footages and other intensive tasks.