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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)

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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
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The short verdict

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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
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MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
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Choose the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) if
  • Desk-bound video and 3D pros on macOS
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Choose the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024) if
  • More RAM for multitasking (24 vs 16 GB)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theMacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)0 wins
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Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)1 win
+50%More RAM for multitasking24 vs 16 GB
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Side-by-side specifications

Display2 differences
Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
Resolution
3456 x 2234
3456 x 2234 at 254 ppi
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple M1 Pro
M4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU
Memory2 differences
RAM
16 GB
24 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
M4 Pro: 512GB · configurable to 1TB/2TB/4TB · M4 Max: 1TB
Battery1 difference
Capacity
Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 14 hours wireless web
100Wh Li-polymer · M4 Pro up to 24 h video / 17 h web · M4 Max up to 21 h video / 14 h web
Body1 difference
Weight
2100 g
2140 g
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