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MacBook Pro 16-inch: M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) vs M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) followed the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021). Below: what separates them and which earns more at resale.
| Spec | MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) | MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Chip | M1 Pro / M1 Max | M2 Pro / M2 Max |
| Display | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| Model identifier | MacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2 | Mac14,6 / Mac14,10 |
| U.S. model number | A2485 | A2780 |
| Versions offered | 3 | 3 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 96GB |
| Storage | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB |
What is different?
The points that matter when you identify or sell one.
- Processor: MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) runs M1 Pro / M1 Max, while the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) runs M2 Pro / M2 Max.
- Memory (RAM): the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) alone offered 96GB.
- A-numbers: A2485 against A2780.
Which one earns more at resale?
With the same configuration and condition, the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) normally earns more.
Memory, storage, grade, battery health and extras all shift the final figure, so price your exact unit.
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What moves the price on either one?
Configuration. Extra memory and storage lift the figure; the price check lists only combinations Apple actually built.
Condition. Grades run from Like New to Damaged, and cracked glass or dents cost the most.
Function and battery. Anything needing repair comes off the price, and a battery under 80% health lowers it.
Eligibility. Either one needs to be signed out of its Apple Account, with Find My and Activation Lock off and no lock or lost/stolen flag.
Unsure? About This Mac lists the chip, memory and storage.
Side-by-side questions
Is the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) worth more than the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?
Matched for configuration and condition, the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) normally earns more. Memory, storage, grade and included accessories still move each figure, so price both separately. Each MacBook Pro estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped.
Which details separate the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) from the MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)?
Look at the model identifier (MacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2 vs Mac14,6 / Mac14,10), model number (A2485 vs A2780), release year (2021 vs 2023), chip (M1 Pro / M1 Max vs M2 Pro / M2 Max). About This Mac, in the Apple menu, names the model, year and chip. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip.