The 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max does have exclusive access to a High Power Mode, which enhances performance for more graphics-intensive projects like editing 8K footage, according to Apple. The M1 Pro is more than capable of handling less taxing footage most people aren't editing clips from RED cameras. Just to reiterate, this was a heavy stress test. I experienced some stuttering and dropped frames during the same workload on the M1 Pro. The M1 Max delivered buttery smooth performance with the fans only whirring slightly. They're both powerful, but I was able to notice the difference when editing 20 gigabytes (at a 4:1 compression) of RED raw footage. Editing 4K video? Rendering 3D models in CAD? Producing music? That's what these machines are intended for. If you're mostly working through a web browser and typing up documents, these machines are overkill, and you should stick with a MacBook Air. The two processor choice options are significantly more powerful than most people need. There's also a MagSafe charging port that allows you to magnetically connect the charger to the MacBook Pro, so you can rest assured your MacBook won't fly off your desk when you trip over the wire. Apple also brought back an array of ports, including an HDMI port, three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, an SD card slot, and a high-impedance headphone jack.
The same is true for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but it still feels ginormous.īoth sizes come with Mini LED screens (providing deeper blacks and rich color like on the iPad Pro), a 120-Hz refresh rate for smoother-looking screens, a physical row of function keys in place of the Touch Bar (complete with a Touch ID button), a 1080p webcam, and a six-speaker sound system. On the former, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has slimmer bezels around the screen so its overall size is fairly similar to the 13-inch MacBook but with a larger screen. If you're stuck between sizes and chipsets, you can narrow it down based on your preferences and workload. I've (Brenda) tested both-specifically the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max chip and the 16-inch model with the M1 Pro. You can choose to outfit either with Apple's new M1 Pro or M1 Max processors. If you're looking for the most powerful MacBooks with Apple's silicon, look no further than the 14-inch ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) and 16-inch MacBook Pro (if you can stomach the $2,000 starting price). Updated November 2021: We've added our thoughts on the new MacBook Pro models. Is it worth buying one? Or should you go all-in on Apple silicon? Here's what we think you should spend your hard-earned money on. Apple is no longer selling Intel-powered models, but you can find one at a third-party retailer with only a few more years of support. Still, choosing a MacBook is now more difficult. Plus, you get other perks, like the ability to run mobile apps originally made for iOS. They make its laptops both more powerful and more power-efficient, meaning greatly improved performance and battery life. Just like Apple's iPhones, the chips run on the ARM architecture and afford the company greater control over its hardware and software. Cut to 2021 and the company has added two more chips to the lineup-M1 Pro and M1 Max-both of which power the latest MacBook Pro. The company announced it was moving away from the Intel chips it had been using since 2006, and it rolled out the first Macs with the Apple-designed M1. Or, if you're after something a little more portable, check out everything we expect to see in this year's Black Friday iPad deals.In 2020, Apple's MacBooks entered a new era. You'll find more information about this offer just below, and more M1 MacBook Air deals at other retailers further down the page as well. This is the cheapest MacBook currently on Amazon's shelves, as the 256GB model is unavailable right now, and the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are yet to see significant discounts. If you've been waiting for a new record low price on a configuration of the M1 MacBook Air with more storage, then, we wouldn't wait much longer.
We're currently only seeing stock of the Silver model available, which means this offer is running out fast.
However, this latest offer is all the more impressive considering we haven't seen a significant discount on this model since the start of October. Previously, we've only ever seen M1 MacBook Air deals dropping to $1,099, which means you're saving an additional $50 today. You'll now find the 2020 release for just $1,049.99 (was $1,249), the lowest price we've ever seen. Amazon has launched a new wave of M1 MacBook Air deals this weekend, offering a record low price on the 512GB model just weeks before Black Friday laptop deals officially kick off.