The MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals and power users who need a large, vibrant display and robust processing capabilities. It features the Apple M1 Max chip with a 10-core CPU and a 32-core GPU, making it suitable for demanding creative and productivity tasks. Although this model is three generations old, it still offers excellent performance for intensive workflows and multitasking.
Key features: - Display size: 16-inch Retina display
- Processor: Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU
- Graphics: 32-core GPU
- Memory: 32GB RAM
- Storage: SSD 512GB
Who is this for? The MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is ideal for creative professionals, such as video editors, graphic designers, and software developers, who require a large screen and powerful hardware. It’s also suitable for users who handle multitasking and demanding applications regularly, but prefer a more affordable option compared to the latest models.
Pros & Cons:
Pros Cons
Powerful M1 Max chip with excellent graphics performance.
Heavier and larger than smaller MacBook models, which may affect portability.
Large, high-resolution display suitable for detailed work and media consumption.
Premium price for a used device, though more affordable than new.
Why refurbished? Choosing a refurbished MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) allows you to access high-end specifications at a more accessible price point. Back Market’s devices undergo thorough testing to meet quality standards, ensuring reliable performance. Learn more about our quality standards.
MacBook Pro (M1 series)
- MPN
- MK1A3FN/A
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- SSD Storage Capacity (GB)
- 512
- Storage Type
- SSD
- IPS
- No
- Storage (GB)
- 512 GB
- Retina
- Yes
- HDMI Output
- Yes
- Manufacturer Ref.
- A2485
- Release Year
- 2021
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Display
- Standard display
- Graphic card
- 32-core GPU
- Jack plug
- Yes
- Model
- MacBook Pro
- Screen brightness
- Up to 1000 nits sustained (full-screen) brightness / 1600 nits peak brightness
- Screen size (inches)
- 16
- OS
- macOS
- Release Date
- Late 2021
- Processor
- Apple M1 Max 10-core
- Charger compatibility
- MagSafe 3 / USB Type-C
- Height
- 0.66 in
- Weight
- 5 oz
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Brand
- Apple
- Color
- Space Gray
- Maximum OS supported
- macOS Tahoe
- USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 3
- Depth
- 9.77 in
- Speakers
- High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
- Pro-Motion
- Yes
- Width
- 14.01 in
- Graphic card
- 32-core GPU
- Touch Bar
- No
- Memory (GB)
- 32 GB
- Resolution
- 3456 x 2234
- True Tone
- Yes
- Last OS Compatibility
- Yes
- Keyboard type and language
- QWERTY - English
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina XDR display
- Front camera definition
- 1080p
- Card slot
- SD (Secure Digital) / SDHC / SDXC
- MacBook architecture
- 64-bits
- Neural engine
- 16-core