Apple MacBook Pro (16.2-inch, 2021)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (16.2-inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and portability. The design and screen also get good views, but there are some less positive comments about the size and price.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14 and 16-inch)

The MacBook Pro 2021, including both 14-inch and 16-inch models, are the best Apple laptops we've ever used.

Stunning display ; Amazing performance ; The ports and MagSafe are back

RAM upgrades are expensive

Sporting a stunning display, wildly powerful internals and the re-addition of important ports, the MacBook Pro 2021 rights the wrongs of the past few iterations of Apple’s flagship laptop.

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) review

Another powerful winner from Apple

Excellent performance ; Stunning mini-LED display ; Extremely long battery life ; Plenty of ports

Large ; Heavy ; Expensive

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Craig Grannell (stuff.tv)

Apple MacBook Pro 16in (2021) review

MacBook Pro to the Max

Breathtaking display ; Impressive speakers ; Improved connectivity ; Hugely powerful

Expensive ; Heavy ; No Centre Stage ; Value reliant on specific workflows

The most niche of MacBooks is also the most impressive. But even if you ditch the M1 Max, there’s a lot to like.

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : André Martin (macworld.co.uk)

16in MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 2021) review: terribly fast and well built

The 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Max has a bigger screen, faster processor and faster everything. This computer is for professionals.

Screen tech ; Excellent build quality ; Amazingly fast!

Price ; Notch (for some)

Fast, with a razor-sharp screen, excellent build quality, and a happy reunion with MagSafe, HDMI and SD card readers, the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Max is a high ranking professional computer. This is not a computer for the average user - if that's you...

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Review: M1 Max Shows Real Power

With no Touch Bar and less need for dongles, the MacBook Pro is purpose-built.

+ Strong selection of ports ; + Gorgeous screen ; + Long battery life ; + The best speakers on a laptop ; + No more Touch Bar ; + Excellent performance

- Upgrade pricing is extreme ; - Notch design may bother some ; - No facial recognition option

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse thanks to the M1 Max chip, and includes a beautiful display, the best speakers I've ever heard on a laptop, and a strong choice of ports.

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Jonas Ekelund (macworld.co.uk)

MacBook Pro (Intel) vs MacBook Pro (M1 Pro/Max)

Eager to upgrade your old 16in MacBook Pro for a new one? Here is the comparison that will help you make the decision.

It's pretty clear that the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Pro or M1 Max has an awful lot going for it. As good as the 16in MacBook Pro with Intel processor was, and as good as it still is in comparison to the competition, there is no doubt that the M1 Pro or...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Apple MacBook Pro (2021) review: How Apple says sorry

The 2021 MacBook Pro does more than just make up for past mistakes. It's one of the best pro laptops ever made.

Incredible XDR display ; Fantastic creative performance ; Extensive port selection ; Keyboard and trackpad are perfect ; Excellent speakers and webcam ; Endless battery life

Notch is a distraction

“It's the best MacBook Pro since 2015. And yes, it has a notch.”

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2021, M1 Max) Review

Seriously powerful components ; Exceptional battery life ; Impressive audio performance ; HDMI output and SD card reader ; High-quality 1080p webcam ; Gorgeous Mini-LED display ; High-quality keyboard, huge touchpad

M1 Max CPU option, as tested, represents poor value for most workloads ; Configuration upticks are expensive ; Obtrusive camera notch ; Weighs nearly 5 pounds

The new ultimate Mac laptop, the 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch is a finely engineered, high-octane workstation that will thrill content creators. The pumped-up M1 Max silicon in our tester, though, is beyond mere bragging rights—it's reserved for...

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

MacBook Pro 2021 16-inch review: Apple's M1 Max chip meets retro ports

It's the best of the old and new in this long-awaited, professional-grade Apple silicon MacBook.

HDMI and SD card ports return ; MagSafe power connection is back ; Bigger, better, brighter screen with slimmer bezels ; New great-looking 1080p webcam ; Huge leap in graphics performance over earlier M1 systems ; Function keys replace the Touch Bar

Higher-end configs quickly drive up the price ; Screen has a notch for the webcam

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (zdnet.com)

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Max, late 2021) review: Apple supercharges its flagship laptop | ZDNet

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro is expensive, but the top-end M1 Max chip proves that Apple Silicon can genuinely go toe-to-toe with the most powerful mobile workstations available from rival PC manufacturers.

Superb CPU and GPU performance ; Impressive battery life ; Outstanding Liquid Retina Display ; Improved connectivity, keyboard and webcam

Expensive ; Limited upgrade options ; Slightly heavier than its predecessor

Nov, 2021

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