Apple finally introduced the all-new MacBook Pro 14-inch on the 18th of October, 2021. The robust device with superior processing capabilities, M1 Pro and M1 Max chip, and the 14.2-inch display are sure to attain a great triumph. Besides, Apple has brought the long-lost ports back into life.
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch flaunts a flat-edged design, MagSafe charging, and an alluring LED display along with a built-in SD card reader and HDMI port. Besides, the CPU performance of the sturdy M1 Max chip is 3.7 times faster than the Intel i7. Correspondingly, the graphical performance is 13 times faster. All these features and functionalities make it an optimum choice for designers and professionals.
MacBook Pro 14-inch Design
Like every time, Apple has kept things classy and straightforward with only two color options: Silver and Space Gray. Of course, it isn’t very reassuring to see only two color options, although we have some good news regarding the ports. The new MacBook Pro 14-inch incorporates three Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI port, one SDXC card slot, and a MagSafe three port. Besides, it also features a magic keyboard with a Force Touch trackpad, a Type-C power adapter, and a Touch ID.
The M1 Max variant allows you to connect your device to three display XDRs and a 4K TV. On the other hand, you can connect up to two Pro Displays XDRs with the M1 Pro.
Physical shortcuts now replace the famous touch bar for Siri, Do Not Disturb, Spotlight, etc. Further, you will now get a 1080p webcam which is a significant upgrade from the 720p hardware that the company has held onto for quite a long time. In addition, the webcam offers two times better low-light performance than its last variant.
MacBook Pro 14-inch Display
MacBook Pro 14-inch boasts a Liquid Retina XDR display with mini LED technology. The mini LED technology features a 1000000:1 contrast ratio and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. In addition, the MacBook Pro 14-inch also incorporates a P3 comprehensive color gamut coverage and supports one billion colors. The extensive range of colors allows smoother gradients.
Apple has also packed a 120Hz refresh rate, the fastest one to ever feature on a MacBook device. Further, the 14.2-inch display of the laptop incorporates 5.9 million pixels which is more than the previous 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Specification
Featuring the new M1 Pro and M1 Max SoC’s, we can undoubtedly say that the MacBook Pro is super powerful. Besides, there are a lot of configurations available so that you can design it according to your budget.
The M1 Pro variant includes a dual-chip architecture and has a memory of 32GB with high bandwidth and low latency. Moreover, the bandwidth of memory is 200GB/sec, which is three times more than the bandwidth of the precedent M1 chip. In addition, the M1 Pro version packs an 8-core CPU and 16-Core GPU that extensively enhances the performance. Besides, it also has 2048 execution units and a performance of 5.2 teraflops.
However, If you are looking for a laptop to run exceedingly demanding applications and splash an exorbitant price, go for the M1 Max variant. This is because it supports almost twice the memory of M1 Pro, which already has an eye-catchy number. In addition, the M1 Max variant has the same 10-core processor but with a 32-Core GPU. Further, the GPU also has 1096 execution units making it one of the most powerful laptops of 2021.
MacBook Pro 14-inch Battery Life
If battery life is a big worry of yours, then the new MacBook Pro 14-inch will be an excellent device for you. It outperforms all of its prior versions when it comes to battery life. In addition, it offers up to 17 hours of video playback.
Besides, it can deliver the same level of performance in the battery as it delivers when plugged in. You can charge the MacBook Pro 14-inch over Type-C port, Thunderbolt port, or MagSafe. Further, all three charging option allows fast charging capability.