2021 16-inch MacBook Pro review: One year later, still worth
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Apple's 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro powered by M1 Pro and M1 Max Apple Silicon launched more than a year ago. As we await new M2 versions, we revisit how well these machines have held up under our daily workload.
With the M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros on the horizon, how do the M1 Pro and M1 Max 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros hold up? Are they still worth it?. And what do I want to see in an updated model!
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2021, M1 Max) Review
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The 2 Best MacBooks of 2024
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2021 MacBook Pro review: Yep, it's what you've been waiting for
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M1X 16-inch MacBook Pro purchase will hurt, and I can't wait - 9to5Mac
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2021, M1 Max) Review
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max) review: faster but hotter
The 14-inch MacBook Pro offers beastly performance for serious power users, as well as the best ports, display and speakers on a MacBook.
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14-inch MacBook Pro
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16-inch MacBook Pro first impressions: So far, so (mostly) great
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Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max - Apple