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What reviewers say
Based on 4 reviews, newest March 2022
What press reviews of the MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Pro) judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Performance
- Display
- Battery life
- Build & handling
Where reviewers push back
- Value
- Ports & connectivity
PerformanceRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, responsive, with impressive benchmarks for demanding creative work.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“the MacBook Pro 16-inch was fast and responsive, even when on battery”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“some truly impressive benchmark scores”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“which are ready for pretty much any demanding professional creative task you could possibly ask of it”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“offering huge performance gains across basic and more demanding tasks”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
DisplayRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Best laptop screen available, though some blooming appears.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
“it’s the best screen you can currently get in a laptop”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“Its large, high resolution, screen is simply gorgeous”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“In short, this is a very, very good display.”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“The display itself is a stunner”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“the new Liquid Retina XDR display is the finest we've seen on a laptop yet”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
Complaints (1)
“there will always be a little blooming in areas of strong contrast”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
Battery lifeRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Exceptional battery life; over sixteen hours in video test.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“it has one of the longest battery lives in a laptop”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“Battery life is fantastic, lasting a highly impressive 16hrs 20mins in our video rundown test”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“none come anywhere near on battery life”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“impressive battery life regardless of what you're doing”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
Ports & connectivitySplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: SD slot returns, but HDMI 2.0 and adapters.4 reviews›
Praise (3)
“It’s also got plenty of ports”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“Professional and keen amateur photographers will rejoice at the reappearance of a full-sized SD card slot”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“Function keys, an SD card reader, and MagSafe are all back”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
Complaints (3)
“the lack of it means you will probably require adapters from time to time”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“HDMI only supports the 2.0 standard, so the external 4K monitors are limited to 60 Hz”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“only version 2.0 rather than 2.1”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Sturdy, flawless chassis and comfortable keyboard, but bulky and thick.4 reviews›
Praise (6)
“The chassis quality itself is once again basically flawless”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“The base unit is extremely sturdy and there are no creaking noises”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“It is no problem to open the lid with one hand”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“The keyboard is comfortable to use and responsive”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“Notwithstanding the bombproof build”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“still the best on the market”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
Complaints (4)
“we can once again provoke some ripples on the screen with concentrated pressure”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“both feel quite bulky”
PressNotebookcheck · November 2021Read the review
“this is a big laptop, and that could be off putting for some people”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“it's thicker, with the base of the laptop a little bulkier”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Reviewers call it expensive, though one says worth the investment.3 reviews›
Praise (1)
“it’ll be well worth the investment”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
Complaints (3)
“It’s expensive”
PressDigital Camera World · November 2021Read the review
“It may be expensive”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · November 2021Read the review
“it does remain expensive”
PressSpace.com · March 2022Read the review
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