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› Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max 2021, 16", 10-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, Silver, 32GB/1TB versus Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max 2023, 16", Silver, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, Backlit Magic Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Dolby Atmos, 36GB/1TB
Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max 2021 versus Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max 2023
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max 2021, 16", 10-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, Silver, 32GB/1TB | Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max 2023, 16", Silver, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, Backlit Magic Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Dolby Atmos, 36GB/1TB |
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| Price | KSh 435,900 | KSh 465,000 |
| Sales | 6 - For Nov 2025 | 14 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 2 votes | 5 - 1 votes |
| Likes | 2 - For Nov 2025 | 1 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 236 - For Nov 2025 | 104 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Dimensions | 35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68 cm (W x D x H) | 35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68 cm (W x D x H) |
| Available | October 2021 | October 2023 |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.16 kg |
| Colors | Silver | Silver |
| Key features | Liquid Retina XDR display with 1B colors 1600 nits peak display brightness 120Hz ProMotion adaptive display refresh rate Apple M1 Max chip Thunderbolt / USB4 ports Dolby Atmos with spatial audio | Liquid Retina XDR display with 1 billion colors 1600 nits peak display brightness 120Hz ProMotion adaptive display refresh rate Apple M3 Pro chip Dolby Atmos with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity |
| Product code | - | - |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | macOS Sonoma |
| Cache | - | - |
| Processor | 8 Performance + 2 Efficiency Cores 16 Core Neural Engine Apple M1 Max Chip | 10 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores 16-core Neural Engine |
| Graphics processor | 32 Core GPU | 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 32GB | 36GB |
| Storage | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Platform features | - | ProRes / ProRes RAW ProRes Encode and Decode |
| Display & Keyboard | ||
| Display size | 16.2 Inches 3456 x 2234 Pixels; 254 ppi | 16.2 Inches 3456 x 2234 Pixels 254 ppi |
| Camera | - | 1080p Full HD Camera |
| Keyboard | - | Backlit Magic Keyboard Fingerprint Reader |
| Display type | Liquid Retina XDR IPS Mini-LED Backlight | Liquid Retina XDR IPS Mini-LED Backlight |
| Display features | Liquid Retina XDR Display With 1B Colors True Tone 1000 Nits Brightness 1600 Nits Peak Brightness Wide Color (P3) 120Hz ProMotion Adaptive Refresh Rate | Liquid Retina XDR Display With 1 Billion Colors True Tone 1000 Nits Brightness 1600 Nits Peak Brightness Wide Color P3 120Hz ProMotion Adaptive Refresh Rate |
| Connectivity & Communication | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Other connectivity options | 6 Speaker Audio System With Woofer and Tweeter 3 Studio Quality Microphones Dolby Atmos Audio Spatial Audio Wide Stereo Sound Backlit Keyboard with Ambient Light Sensor Touch ID Sensor 3.5mm Audio Jack | - |
| Communication features | - | 6 Stereo Speaker Audio System with Tweeters and Woofers 3 Studio Quality Microphones Dolby Atmos Audio Spatial Audio Wide Stereo Sound Dynamic Head Tracking |
| Ports | ||
| USB port | 3x Thunderbolt / USB4; Supports Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 USB4 | 3x Thunderbolt / USB4 with Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 USB4 |
| HDMI port | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Ethernet port | Supported via Adapter | Supported via Adapter |
| Other ports | SDXC 3.5mm Audio Jack | SDXC 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Port features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 100Wh Li-Po | 100Wh Li-Po |
| Battery features | MagSafe 3 Port 140W Power Adapter Up To 21h Apple TV Movie Playback Up To 14h Wireless Web | MagSafe 3 Port 140W Power Adapter Up to 22h Apple TV Movie Playback Up to 15h Wireless Web |
