Built for all types of creatives, including developers, photographers, filmmakers, 3D artists, music producers, and more, the Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip is the ultimate pro mobile workstation for the ultimate user.
The system features the Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip, which provides the power and performance needed to handle your professional workflows. The 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display features a 3456 x 2234 resolution, 1,000 nits of sustained brightness, 1,600 nits of peak brightness, P3 color gamut support, and more. With up to 1TB of SSD storage, you'll be able to load massive files and launch apps quickly, enabling you to work with photo and video libraries from almost anywhere.
Packed with 57 billion transistors, the Apple M1 Max integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC). Built with 5nm process technology, the Apple M1 Pro delivers the performance you need without sacrificing power efficiency. The 10-Core CPU features eight performance cores and two high-efficiency cores. The 16-Core Neural Engine provides support for on-device machine learning acceleration and improved camera performance. The M1 Pro offers up to 400 GB/s of memory bandwidth as well as support for up to 64GB of unified memory. The efficient architecture of M1 Pro means they deliver the same level of performance whether MacBook Pro is plugged in or using the battery. With up to a 32-Core GPU, the M1 Max can provide up to four times faster GPU performance than the M1. M1 Max also offers an enhanced media engine that features two ProRes accelerators for even higher multi-stream performance. As a result, professionals can edit up to 30 streams of 4K ProRes video or up to seven streams of 8K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro. Video editors can even grade color in HDR on 8K ProRes 4444 video while on battery.
Featuring mini-LED technology, this MacBook Pro houses a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. Delivering up to 1,000 nits of sustained, full-screen brightness, a high 1,600 nits of peak brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a billion colors, the Liquid Retina XDR display can handle the extreme dynamic range of HDR content, providing detailed shadows, brilliant specular highlights, deeper blacks, and vivid colors. The display is less than 4 mm thin, which is achieved by having seven films and diffusers that mix and shape the light efficiently. The oxide thin film transistor (TFT) allows pixels to charge twice as fast as before.
With ProMotion technology, the MacBook Pro automatically varies the refresh rate to match the motion of your onscreen content. This helps preserve battery life while also making tasks feel more fluid and responsive. This means that the display can have up to a 120 Hz refresh rate. Video editors will also have the option to lock in a refresh rate that is optimal for their footage.
The narrow-band LED-powered backlight allows the MacBook Pro to represent the P3 wide color gamut for brilliant, true-to-life color in photos and videos.
The MacBook Pro can be configured with up to 8TB of SSD storage so you can take your photo or video libraries with you no matter where you're headed. And with superfast speeds, massive files load in an instant and pro apps launch in a blink. This particular model comes with a 1TB SSD.
Thunderbolt 4 combines ultra-high bandwidth with the versatility of the USB Type-C industry standard to create one revved-up universal port. It integrates data transfer, charging, and video output in a single connector, delivering up to 40 Gb/s of throughput for twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2. The MacBook Pro is equipped with three ports, so you can do all of that from either side. Existing devices are easily connected with a cable or adapter. And Thunderbolt 4 is reversible, so no matter how you plug in, it's always right side up.
MagSafe 3 makes connecting a power cable quick and easy while also protecting your MacBook Pro. Apple also brings fast charging to the MacBook Pro, allowing you to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.
The MacBook Pro features a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system, which has two tweeters for a clearer soundstage as well as four force-cancelling woofers, resulting in 80 percent more bass. The sound system also supports spatial audio, providing a three-dimensional audio experience, whether you're listening to music or watching a movie in Dolby Atmos. Apple also has studio microphones that have a lower noise floor, resulting in clear calls as well as voice recordings.
Now with a Full HD 1080p FaceTime HD camera, the MacBook Pro uses the ISP and Neural Engine in M1 Pro and M1 Max for computational video that enhances video quality.
Physical function keys are back with the Magic Keyboard on the MacBook Pro. Replacing the Touch Bar, the familiar, tactile function keys have made their return. There is even a wider ESC key.
The Touch ID enables fast, easy authentication for secure logins and purchases.
Speed your workflow with Force click and multi-touch gestures.
From pro workflows to everyday tasks, the MacBook Pro delivers power efficiency while still maintaining performance. The MacBook Pro can deliver up to 21 hours of video playback.
Operating System | macOS |
Model Year | Late 2021 |
Performance
Processor | Apple M1 Max |
CPU | Performance 8-Core Efficiency Dual-Core |
Memory Type | Embedded DRAM |
Total Installed Memory | 32 GB |
Memory Configuration | 32 GB (Onboard) |
Buffered Memory | No |
ECC Memory | No |
Graphics Type | Integrated |
GPU | Apple (32 Core) |
Display
Panel Type | Mini-LED LCD |
Size | 16.2" |
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 |
Touchscreen | No |
Finish | Glossy with Anti-Reflective Coating |
Maximum Brightness | 500 cd/m2 (Sustained in SDR Mode) 1000 cd/m2 (Sustained in HDR Mode) 1600 cd/m2 (Peak in HDR Mode) |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000:1 |
Variable Refresh Technology | Apple ProMotion |
Storage and Expansion
2.5" Slots | None |
Total Installed Capacity | 1 TB |
Solid State Storage | 1 x 1 TB Proprietary Apple NVMe |
Optical Drive | None |
I/O
USB Type-C | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI and 100 W Power Delivery) |
Display | 1 x HDMI 2.0 Output |
Audio | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
Built-In Speakers | 6 and Subwoofer |
Built-In Microphones | 3 |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Communications
Ethernet | None |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
MU-MIMO Support | Yes |
Bluetooth | 5.0 |
GPS | None |
NFC | No |
Webcam | User-Facing: 1080p |
Battery
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) |
Capacity | Non-Removable: 100 Wh |
Estimated Battery Life | 21 Hours |
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard | 78-Key Notebook Keyboard with Backlight and Fingerprint Reader |
Pointing Device | Force Touch Trackpad |
General
Security | Fingerprint Reader |
Power Supply | 140 W with Magsafe |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Operating Temperature | 50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
Certifications | ENERGY STAR, as per Manufacturer |
Dimensions | 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66" / 35.6 x 24.8 x 1.7 cm |
Weight | 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 8.465 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.3 x 13 x 3.1" |