Which MacBook Pro should you buy in 2022? Here's how they compare

Apple was impressed with the M1 MacBook Pro, Air, and Mac mini in late 2020, and now the next generation of Pro laptops arriving in late 2021 are equipped with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips.

Specifications of the device include up to 64GB of memory, a processor with up to 10 cores, and a graphics processor with up to 32 cores. Other new additions include a 1080p webcam, a new Liquid Retina XDR display with mini-LED backlight, an updated I/O array with HDMI, SD and MagSafe returns, and more.

Below we put the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops in the middle column, comparing them to the 13-inch MacBook Pro on the far left and the 2019 Intel 16-inch MacBook Pro on the far right.

If you're undecided between the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 13-inch MacBook Air, check out a detailed comparison here.

Apple is expected to hold a March 2022 event this spring, but with new MacBook Pro laptops launching in late 2021, they likely won't be updated for some time.

14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro vs. earlier MacBooks

New MacBook Pro vs. Old – Hardware Comparison

	13-inch MacBook Pro (2020)	14-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro Intel (2019)
Processor	M1 – 8 Core	M1 Pro or M1 Max – 8 or 10 cores	M1 Pro or M1 Max – 10 cores	Up to Intel Core i9 – 8 cores
Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 8TB	Up to 8TB	Up to 8TB
Memory	8 or 16GB	16 to 64GB	16 to 64GB	16 to 64GB
Graphics card	8 cores	Up to 32 cores	Up to 32 cores	Up to AMD Radeon Pro 5600M
Core	16 core	16 core	16 core
FaceTime Camera	720p	1080p	1080p	720p
Speakers	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range	6 Speakers High Fidelity	6 Speakers High Fidelity	6 speakers high fidelity
Microphone	Studio quality 3 microphone array	Studio quality 3 Microphone Array	Studio Quality 3 Microphone Array	Studio Quality 3 Microphone Array

Apple says the M1 Pro performs 70% faster than the M1 and has 2x faster GPU performance than the M1, but for starters, there's a lot to take in. The M1 Pro has 200GB/s memory bandwidth.

In addition, Apple said that the M1 Max has a GPU performance that is 4 times faster than the M1 and comes with An incredible 400GB/s memory bandwidth.

Both the M1 Pro and M1 Max feature up to 10-core CPUs, consisting of 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores (the base model 14-inch comes with the M1 Pro with an 8-core CPU).

Overall, here are the details of what you get with the M1 Pro and M1 Max:

Both M1 Pro and M1 Max feature media engines to deliver hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW support. However, the M1 Max enhances this aspect by doubling the ProRes encoding and decoding engines as well as the video encoding engine.

If maximizing GPU power for your workflow is a priority (including support for 4 external monitors instead of 2), you'll want to upgrade to M1 Max. If not, the M1 Pro should be powerful enough.

New MacBook Pro vs. Old – Display Comparison

A big advancement in both new MacBook Pro laptops is the Liquid Retina XDR display. It has double the sustained brightness with mini-LED backlighting, ProMotion with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and increased resolution/pixel density per inch with significantly reduced bezels.

13.3"14.2"16.2"16"2560 x 16003024 x 19643456 x 22343072 x 192016:1016:10 Notch16:10 Notch 16:102272542542265001000 continuous, up to 1600 peak1000 continuous, up to 1600 peak500––##Liquid Retina XDR Display#ProMotion (up to 120Hz)###

It is worth noting that the new MacBook Pro has a notch in the top center of the display for 1080p FaceTime camera. But unlike the iPhone, the new MacBook Pro laptops don't include Face ID hardware/support.

But all in all, the bezels are getting narrower all around.

New MacBook Pro vs. Old Model – I/O Comparison

MacBook Pro Another important update for laptops is the use of traditional I/O interfaces. Apple includes an HDMI port, SDXC card reader, and the return of MagSafe (officially called MagSafe 3).

Apple has also eliminated the Touch Bar and compromised on more ports overall, with three Thunderbolt 4/USB-C 4 ports instead of four.

Another big advantage of the M1 Pro and M1 Max is that they can be connected to external monitors. The M1 Pro supports up to 2 6K 60Hz displays, and the M1 Max supports 3 6K 60Hz displays and 1 4K 60Hz display.

One interesting caveat with the HDMI port is that it is limited to 2.0, rather than using the more capable 2.1 standard.

	##13 inches MacBook Pro (2020)	14-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro Intel (2019)
Actual screen size
Solution
Aspect Ratio
Producer Price Index
nit (brightness)
Retina display
##Mini LED Backlight
real sound
P3广色

##Magic Keyboard##Touch ID##Touch columnUSB-C/Thunderbolt PortHDMI##BluetoothWireless InternetExternal monitor supports Up to 4 displays at 60Hz 4K resolution

##13-inch MacBook Pro (2020)

14-inch MacBook Pro (2021)

16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)

16-inch MacBook Pro Intel (2019)

23

3

4

#SDXC Card Reader

# #MagSafe Recharge

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

Wireless Network 6 (802.11.ax)

Wireless Network 6 (802.11.ax)

Wireless Network 6 (802.11.ax )

Wireless Network 5 (802.11.ac)

1 external monitor, resolution at 60Hz Up to 2 external monitors at 60Hz with resolution up to 6K (M1 Pro) or up to 3 external monitors with resolution up to 6K and 1 external monitor with resolution up to 4K at 60Hz (M1 Max )

Up to 2 external monitors at 60Hz with resolution up to 6K (M1 Pro) or up to 3 external monitors with resolution up to 6K and 1 external monitor at 60Hz with resolution up to 4K (M1 Max)

Up to 2 6K displays at 60Hz resolution or

Size, weight and finish comparison

The new MacBook Pro laptop weighs more than its predecessor, but considering the larger screen and power It's bigger, more connected, and the slight weight increase feels very reasonable.

The physical dimensions are very close, but the new machine is still a bit larger overall. Like the MacBook Pro range, color options are silver and space gray.

3 lbs ( 1.4 kg) 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg) 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg) 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)0.61 inch (1.55 cm)0.66 inch (1.68 cm) 0.64 inches (1.62 cm)11.97 inches (30.31 cm)12.31 inches (31.26 cm)14.01 inches (35.57 cm) 14.09 inches (35.79 cm) 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) 8.71 inches (22.12 cm) 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) 9.68 inches (24.59 cm) 13.3 inches14.2 inches16.2 inches16 inchesSilver or space graySilver or space graySilver or space graySilver or space gray

Battery Life Comparison

## According to Apple’s data, battery life looks solid. But while the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro machines offer best-in-class performance per watt, the 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro will have the longest lifespan when it comes to wireless network use.

But, as you can see in the image below, the new 16-inch MacBook Pro runs around the 2019 Intel model, with 10 hours longer video playback and 3 hours longer wireless network use.

	##13-inch MacBook Pro (2020)	14-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)	16-inch MacBook Pro Intel (2019)
Weight
Thickness
Width
Depth
Display size
Finish

##13-inch MacBook Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro IntelWireless Network BatteryVideo playbackIncluded power adapterBattery capacityfast charging

	(2020)	(2021)	(2021)	(2019)
17 Hours	11 hours	14 hours	11 hours
20 hours	17 hours	21 hours	11 hours
61W USB-C	67W or 96W USB-C MagSafe	140W USB-C MagSafe	96W USB-C
58.2Wh	70Wh	100Wh	100Wh

Another advantage of the new laptop is that it can be charged quickly, charging 50% of the battery in just 30 minutes. The new MacBook Pro is supposed to deliver a full day of battery life in most cases.

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