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General

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Series

MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Pro1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MK183LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MK183LL/A for Space Gray, 10 CPU cores/16 GPU cores, 512 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

MGE44LL/A, MGEA4LL/A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US inventory exactly M5 Pro with 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB and 1TB: MGE44LL/A Silver and MGEA4LL/A Space Black. June 25 pricing date is not release date. Education prices excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1959507147467Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Space Black, M5 Pro with 18 CPU cores, 20 GPU cores, 24GB and 1TB standard display. UPC row 195950714746. Silver identifier not inferred.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 October 20213Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued8Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-16-2021-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 Pro 10 CPU/16 GPU 16-inch model table states Discontinued Date January 17, 2023. Production status is separate from used stock. Direct HTTP and full-page reader returned 403. The indexed exact table and complete Apple Silicon 16-inch model inventory were readable.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the previous-generation 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)21Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-Review-M2-Max-challenges-GeForce-RTX-3080-Ti.694175.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the MacBook Pro 16 2021 the predecessor of the MacBook Pro 16 2023.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2,4993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

$2,6991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US starting price for the standard base configuration, excluding sales tax. Education and later store prices are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2,74920Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 7 October 2026Original October 18, 2021 German maker launch Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 16-inch starting 2749 EUR including VAT. Standard M1 Pro 10CPU/16GPU/16GB/512GB base matches maker tech sheet/inventory. Education 2475.85 EUR and 14-inch 2249 EUR excluded. German launch price scope, not US sales-tax or keyboard/bundle treatment.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Segment

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

Creator1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Air is the thin, light, fanless model. Pro is described for creative professional workflows.

Form factor

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Clamshell3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour diagrams show the clamshell notebook, with lid, keyboard and trackpad.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.1kg(4.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maker M1 Pro laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

2.14kg(4.7 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Max hinge angle

135°14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case paragraph states opening angle up to 135 degrees. Retained 16-inch M1 Pro chassis. The observed review unit has the same CPU, GPU and 16GB RAM but 1TB storage. No runtime measurements are imported.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

16.2in(41.1 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

3456 × 2234px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS9Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Differences Between Sizes and Variants explicitly lists the sole 16.2-inch IPS 3456x2234 120Hz screen for both listed M1 Pro and M1 Max options. This is configuration hardware metadata, not a borrowed M1 Max display measurement. Mini-LED describes the separate backlight.

IPS5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Temporal Dithering section identifies regular IPS technology under the Mini-LED backlight. Nano-texture only changes the reviewed surface, which is excluded.

Backlight

Mini-LED3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Original October 2021 maker announcement explicitly says mini-LED technology in both new MacBook Pro screen sizes.

Mini-LED5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display description identifies Mini-LED backlight. Only unchanged panel technology is used. Measured results for different memory, storage or nano-texture configurations are excluded.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 16.2-inch 3456x2234 mini-LED screen specification says glossy yes. Surface is hardware metadata. Numeric measurements of this 1TB review unit are excluded.

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Touchscreen

No9Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Public Multimedia verdict states No touch input for the 16-inch model. The configuration table shows one screen option shared across M1 Pro and M1 Max. No measured M1 Max value is imported.

No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Display table explicitly Touchscreen No.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display section. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution, separate from fixed selectable refresh rates.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly publishes SDR brightness 500 nits. HDR playback support does not change this SDR claim.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Manufacturer outdoor maximum, not ordinary typical SDR or an HDR measurement. Additional ambient threshold and duration not published in this source, not invented.

Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote is limited to temperatures below 25 C. No unreported duration/window inferred for the sustained full-screen claim.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Separate from SDR brightness.

1,600nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Display / XDR: 1600 nits peak HDR content only. Footnote 3 requires ambient temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Fullscreen sustained HDR 1000 nits is not the stored peak.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlff4659b7/macRead 7 October 2026Guide applies explicitly to 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021 onward and says the display can be returned to its factory calibration. This confirms factory calibration without converting one billion colours into a native bit-depth claim. The contemporary October 2021 MacRumors report also quotes the original maker factory process.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlff4659b7/macRead 7 October 2026Pro Display Calibrator guide includes 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 or later. Reset section explicitly returns display to factory calibration. No numeric accuracy or gamut measurement inferred.

Second display

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Processor

Apple M1 Pro (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 10 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.

Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Core type	Count
Performance	8
Efficiency	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 18-core M5 Pro CPU with 6 super and 12 performance cores.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

1014Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 Pro processor row explicitly states 10c/10t. The same retained ten-core CPU is used. Review unit SSD is 1TB, so performance scores and runtime measurements are excluded.

1816Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification Processor table explicitly identifies Apple M5 Pro 18-Core as 18c/18t, with six super and twelve performance cores and 20-core GPU. Review sample has 64 GB RAM / 4 TB / nano-texture display, but identical documented processor silicon. Only intrinsic hardware thread count is used. All configuration-dependent measured results remain excluded.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

5nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-m1-pro-and-m1-max-the-most-powerful-chips-apple-has-ever-builtRead 7 October 2026Original 18 October 2021 M1 Pro announcement, M1 Pro section, explicitly names 5-nanometer process technology. No other die or marketing process is substituted.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture explicitly two third-generation 3-nanometer dies linked into one M5 Pro or M5 Max SoC. No foundry process-name conversion.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026The Chip section specifies the integrated GPU in the Apple silicon SoC. No discrete GPU is supplied in this configuration.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 16 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.

24GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Memory section: Standard 24 GB unified memory, paired with 1 TB SSD, 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU.

RAM type

LPDDR59Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Public configuration options explicitly list 16GB LP-DDR5 unified memory for M1 Pro only. The retained 16GB memory configuration is covered. The reviewer tested M1 Max, whose numeric measurements are excluded.

LPDDR5X5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

6,400MT/s14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Retained M1 Pro and 16GB RAM review specification explicitly names LPDDR5-6400. Stored 6400 is the named memory data-rate grade in MT/s, not conversion of an unstated DRAM clock. Review unit SSD is 1TB.

9,600MT/s5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/News/54122/macbook-pro-2021-teardownRead 7 October 2026Teardown explicitly says M1 Pro memory modules are soldered beside the SoC and are not future-upgradeable. Exact EveryMac 16-inch 10 CPU/16 GPU entry also states onboard 16GB and no RAM slots. This structural property is not a numeric measurement borrowed from the 14-inch teardown board.

Soldered5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maintenance is limited to fans and battery. All other components are soldered.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M1 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Configure to Order explicitly 64 GB unified memory for M5 Pro with 20-core GPU. Maximum supported purchase-time option for same CPU/GPU. Not post-purchase upgradeability. 128 GB applies M5 Max with 40-core GPU and is excluded.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Original base 512 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

1TB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.

SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

415Reviewsmartzone.de/macbook-pro-16-2021-testRead 7 October 2026Review dated 29 January 2023 explicitly calls its installed 512GB storage PCIe 4.0. It reviews M1 Pro and says it could not compare a 32GB RAM or M1 Max unit. SSD benchmark values are excluded because benchmark tool/version and default or highest power mode are unproved. No M.2 connector is inferred from soldered NAND.

55Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Introduction specifically identifies the base 1 TB SSD as PCIe 5.0.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.0	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical ports counted once. Thunderbolt, USB4 and DisplayPort share USB-C connectors. HDMI version not inferred from supported output resolution.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity section states USB-C charging up to 100W and HDMI 2.0. Port captions name left MagSafe, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and audio, plus right SDXC, one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and HDMI. Physical total remains three USB-C connectors. These published common chassis capabilities apply to the retained M1 Pro. No throughput measurement or M1 Max display count is imported.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact Apple Charging and Expansion establishes three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connectors, charging, DisplayPort and physical counts. Standard symmetric 80 Gbps is separately sourced from Intel. Apple up-to-120 Gbps wording includes asymmetric display Bandwidth Boost and is not stored as symmetric rate. Other connector sides remain attributed to the original tour manual.17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact laptop sheet explicitly identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel standard publishes 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is the named protocol symmetric link rate, not a measured file-transfer result. Requires compatible device/cable. Does not imply maximum charging input or internal SSD speed.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Deployment guide table explicitly includes MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), with ax at 5GHz and ax at 2.4GHz. The later 2023 6GHz table is separate and excluded. Availability may depend on regulatory region.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026MacBook Pro Wi-Fi section explicitly names 16-inch M5 Pro 2026 with N1 and states 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz support. 6GHz requires regional approval.

Wi-Fi module

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Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

Cellular

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No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Communications table explicitly Cellular Support No.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English (US)19Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mk183ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MK183LL/A detailed specs explicitly state Keyboard Localization English (US). Stored as published without inventing an ANSI label. Other catalogue values such as the conflicting GTIN or rounded mass are not imported.

ANSI, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.

Key switches

Scissor14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly names standard scissor keys for the new 16-inch model. This is the shared physical keyboard and not a runtime measurement.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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Backlit, type not stated4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation technical Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type not specified, no white or RGB inference.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact 2021 16-inch physical keyboard table explicitly says Numpad No. The maker specifies 78 US or 79 ISO keys. No external Magic Keyboard keypad is counted.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Input table explicitly states Key travel 1mm. This is a secondary specification, not an attributed laboratory measurement. The fitted scissor keyboard is documented separately.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Connectivity table explicitly says Infrared sensor No. Notebookcheck separately states no Face ID module. Ordinary 1080p camera and Touch ID are distinct.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker sound system. Acoustic driver count, separate from stereo channels.

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Actual rating in Battery and Power footnote overrides rounded headline. 99.6 Wh.

99.6Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 16 specifies actual rating 99.6Wh. Headline 100Wh is rounded.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	17

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level maximum for 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: up to 24 hours video streaming and 17 hours wireless web. Maker January and February 2026 preproduction test used 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1000 GB. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU and storage capacity, but 24 GB RAM. Claim is not a reviewer measurement or guaranteed selected-unit result. Wireless web browsed 25 sites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off. Test display surface option unreported. Battery life varies with use and configuration. No Max chip claim inherited.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.

140W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: US supplied 140 W USB-C Power Adapter, connected by USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. This is not a maximum charging-input measurement.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Apple model compatibility explicitly includes 16-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later: up to 50% in around 30 minutes using a supported adapter/cable. January and February 2026 test specifically M5 Pro, 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1 TB. Selected RAM is 24 GB. Apple 140 W adapter A2452 and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable A2363. Drained units, timing from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Claimed compatible-model fast charge, not a reviewer measurement of selected unit. Temperature and settings affect time.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maintenance section explicitly names the two fans inside the 16-inch M1 Pro model. SSD purchase option does not alter this stated chassis assembly. No fan noise or temperature measurement is borrowed from the 1TB sample.

213Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook%2BPro%2B16-Inch%2B2026%2BHeat%2BSink%2BReplacement/223847Read 7 October 2026Exact 2026 M5 Pro or M5 Max 16-inch heat-sink guide steps 46-50 enumerate right and left fan cables. Complete physical internal fan inventory. Some photos are older-model illustrations, but guide procedure explicitly scopes 2026.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Case cooling specification explicitly says Vapor chamber No and two fans. iFixit teardown describes the M1 Pro heatsink and fans. No unspecified cooling chamber or liquid-metal compound is assumed.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide supports MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with Pro or Max chip, covering retained 2026 16-inch M5 Pro. Selection section names Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Default is Automatic. Modes can be separately chosen for battery or adapter. No reviewer-observed watts inferred as configured mode limits.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/12Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view explicitly identifies Touch ID (power) button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Monterey3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026The Power of macOS Tahoe section. Launch operating system, not the currently installed OS.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 9 known

Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

None of 10 known

Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 product environmental report endnote 2 states Gold in the United States and Canada. Exact standard M1 Pro 10 CPU/16 GPU with 512GB storage is listed in endnote 3. This is the archived launch certification claim, not proof of a current active registry entry.

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Other certifications

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RoHS9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Environment footnote 15 explicitly Apple products comply with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and amendments, including exemptions. Maker compliance claim, not independent electrical-safety certification.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 140 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for US Mac hardware, 2022 to present. One year after original retail purchase. Consumer statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited Mac warranty, Warranty Service Options, explicitly lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in is subject to Apple eligibility. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119011Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119011Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1263194Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/124Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/12Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/273Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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