The MacBook Pro (2021) is shaping up to be quite the upgradeThe power of M1 Pro or M1 Max
16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)
Starting at $2,499 at Apple
Pros
Configurable up to a 32-core GPU
Configurable up to a 64GB of RAM
MagSafe charging
SD card slot and HDMI port
New design
Cons
Expensive, especially for higher-end models
New design
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro promises to be an absolute beast of a portable workstation. With either the M1 Pro or M1 Max, you can access a bunch of performance and power. Plus, if you have the cash, you can get a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 64GB of RAM, which are some very high-end specs if your workflow calls for it.
The old Intel model
16-inch MacBook Pro (2019)
From $2,400 at Best Buy
Pros
Old design
Configurable to a 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 processor
No notch
Cons
Old design
Only USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports
No 10-core CPU option
While Apple doesn't sell the 16-inch MacBook Pro anymore, you can still find it at other retailers. It doesn't have either M1 chip, but it still uses a...
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The MacBook Pro (2021) is shaping up to be quite the upgrade
