TESTED: Apple 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max — a Stunning Performer That Crushes Intel-Based Macs

2022-01-26 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max

Extensive comparative testing is now finished, and the results are stunning in favor of the 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max.

The few exceptions are when all 28 cores of high-end 2019 Mac Pro can be brought to bear. More standard Mac Pros (8/10/12/14 cores) would lose to the M1 Max, which is a stinkin' laptop consuming 1/10 the power—OMG. Just wait until we have a 20-core M1 Max!

Big thanks to B&H Photo for loaning the 16" MacBook Pro 10-core 64GB/4TB/32GPU (APMBP16SG26).

The OWC USB-C TRAVEL DOCK E was sure handy, allowing me to connect gigabit ethernet and a mouse.

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TESTED: Apple 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Max

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Big thanks to B&H Photo for loaning the 16" MacBook Pro 10-core 64GB/4TB/32GPU (APMBP16SG26). Extensive comparative testing is now finished, and the results are stunning.

Extensive comparative testing covering 19 pages details the amazing results.

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The results are unbelievably fast. Intel has a lot of catching-up to do.

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