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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 10,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 12,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

The M4 Max (16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 75 W TDP) outperforms the M1 Max (10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 44 W TDP) in sustained workloads, with 57 W PL2 vs 30 W PL2 and 8533 MHz LPDDR5X RAM vs 6400 MHz LPDDR5. The 2021 M1 Max suits video editors needing 64 GB RAM for 8K ProRes timelines and coders running 10+ VMs, with proven macOS Monterey stability. The 2024 M4 Max is for AI developers using ML models on 48 GB LPDDR5X RAM and professionals needing Wi-Fi 6E for 6 GHz low-latency networks, plus 15% faster GPU cores in Final Cut Pro. In UAE at AED 10999 vs AED 12499, the M1 Max is better because it saves AED 1500 with near-identical battery life and 16 GB more RAM. In India at ₹269900 vs ₹309900, the M1 Max wins on value because ₹40000 less buys 64 GB RAM, critical for heavy multitasking.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)
Processor
Apple M1 Max 10c/10t 10 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained
Apple M4 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core, 57 W PL2 / Short Burst, 50 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU, 44 W TDP
Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU, 75 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
RAM
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400
48 GB , LPDDR5X-8533, onboard
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
99.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer
99.6 Wh, 8607 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo , Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds), Power Supply: 353 g ( = 12.45 oz / 0.78 pounds)
2.149 kg ( = 75.8 oz / 4.74 pounds), Power Supply: 349 g ( = 12.31 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 12 Monterey
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)Difference
UAEAED 10,999AED 12,499MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max) saves AED 1,500
India₹ 2,69,900₹ 3,09,900MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max) saves ₹ 40,000

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