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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) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 10,499

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 raw compute and graphics, with 57 W PL2 vs 30 W PL2 and LPDDR5X-8533 RAM vs LPDDR5-6400. The 2021 M1 Max with 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is optimal for 8K video editors and 3D renderers needing large memory buffers and fast storage, while the 2024 M4 Max with 48 GB RAM and faster GPU excels in AI workloads, real-time ProRes encoding, and machine learning tasks using its 40-core GPU and 6E Wi-Fi. In UAE at AED 10999 vs AED 10499, the M4 Max is better because it delivers 30% higher GPU performance for the same price. In India at ₹269900 vs ₹259900, the M4 Max wins on value because its 40-core GPU and Wi-Fi 6E offer future-proofing without a price premium.

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
512
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 10,499MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max) saves AED 500
India₹ 2,69,900₹ 2,59,900MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max) saves ₹ 10,000

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