M2 MacBook Pro 16” vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M2 MacBook Pro 16” and M1 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 16” is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
2023 vs. 2021
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 16” has a 25% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 96GB versus 64GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of M1 MacBook Pro 16” over M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” Price | ||
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2023 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M2 Pro Chip (14-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,449.51 $1,529.00 5% OFF | ||
2023 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M2 Pro Chip (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,979.00 | ||
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver By Apple $1,999.99 $2,499.00 20% OFF | ||
M1 MacBook Pro 16” Price | ||
Late 2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Pro chip (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,265.00 | ||
2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Max Chip (16-inch, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $1,779.05 $1,880.01 5% OFF | ||
Late 2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Pro chip 10-core CPU (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed Premium) By Apple $1,499.00 |
Availability | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2023 | 2021 |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Colors | Space Gray Silver | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 16.2 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Ventura | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors | Touch ID sensor | Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 16” | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M2 MacBook Pro 16”, a 16.2-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by up to 12-core Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 Max iGPU (38 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
On the other hand, we have the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple about two years earlier in late-2021. It comes with up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both M2 MacBook Pro 16” and M1 MacBook Pro 16” have the same 16.2-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 4.7 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.01” x 9.77” x 0.66”, the M2 MacBook Pro 16” share the same chassis as the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on M2 MacBook Pro 16”. That includes a power port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, a full-size SD card slot, and an HDMI port. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the M1 MacBook Pro 16” including a power port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, and a full-size SD card slot.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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