This year? Nearly everything's different, as Apple's thrown out the tapered lid for a flat top, and even engraved 'MacBook Pro' on the bottom.

For years, the MacBook Pro got very small, and pretty boring updates. The 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 isn't just a new size for Apple's high-end laptops, it's also a part of a new era.

Lighter than Razer Blade 14 and heavier than XPS 13 OLED.

Thinner bezels arrive with a notch in tow.

MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch) review: Design Of course, it gets more expensive if you do. Plus, you can upgrade to a super-high 64GB of RAM and up to 8TB of internal storage. The big story here is that the 14-inch MacBook Pro can still be customized with the M1 Max chip also seen in the MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch). Thunderbolt 4 (x3), HDMI, MagSafe 3, headphone jack, SD memory card slot M1 Pro (8-core CPU, 14-core GPU or 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), with optional M1 Max with up to 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU Take a look at our Apple Store coupons page for ways to save.ġ4.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024x1964 pixels, 254ppi) For your two Gs you get the M1 Pro system-on-chip with an 8-core CPU (6 performance cores, 2 efficiency cores) and a 14-core GPU, 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. That said, it's also $700 more than the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, which went without an update this year. That's $200 more than the $1,799 MacBook Pro it replaces, though it adds a whole lot so it's not a huge issue. This stings: the 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 starts at $1,999 (opens in new tab).

The 13-inch MacBook Pro didn't get updated.

MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch) review: Price and release date Whichever you decide to buy, take a look at our list of 9 MacBook Pro tips everyone needs to know. If you're looking for a bigger screen, check out our 16-inch MacBook Pro review. If you want something a little smaller, the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) delivers that in an old-school design, with remarkable battery life - but few of the bells and whistles its larger siblings sport.

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