MacBook Pro · Apple Silicon · 2021
MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max)
Apple listened: the Touch Bar gone, MagSafe, HDMI and an SD slot back, and a spectacular mini-LED XDR display. The M1 Pro and Max made it a desktop-class laptop.
Brought back HDMI, SD and MagSafe; first Mac with a notch and a mini-LED ProMotion screen.
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MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max): key facts
When was the MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) released?
The MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) arrived on October 26, 2021. Apple discontinued it in January 2023.
How much did the MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) cost?
The MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) launched at $1,999 in 2021, about $2,319 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M1 Pro / M1 Max at 3.20 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, 3024×1964, ProMotion display.
Why does the MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) matter?
Brought back HDMI, SD and MagSafe; first Mac with a notch and a mini-LED ProMotion screen.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro / M1 Max · 3.20 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, 3024×1964, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple up to 32-core GPU |
| Ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | Boxy unibody with notch |
| Operating system | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Released | October 26, 2021 |
| Discontinued | January 2023 |
| Launch price | $1,999 |
How the MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/Max) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.20 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 131,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,999 in 2021, about $2,319 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11