MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) Specs and Identifiers

The MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) was released in 2021 with the M1 Pro / M1 Max chip and a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. Below: every configuration Apple built, how to confirm the model, and how to price it.

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DeviceMacBook Pro
ModelMacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)
Release year2021
ChipM1 Pro / M1 Max
Display16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR
Model identifierMacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2
U.S. model numberA2485
Versions3

Which configurations exist for the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?

These are all of them; the price check accepts only these combinations.

Chip / processorMemory (RAM)Storage
M1 Pro 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU
16GB32GB
512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB
M1 Max 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU
32GB64GB
1TB2TB4TB8TB
M1 Max 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU
32GB64GB
1TB2TB4TB8TB

How do I confirm it is a MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?

  1. Read the model nameAbout This Mac, in the Apple menu, names the model, year and chip.
  2. Compare the identifierExpect MacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2.
  3. Compare the A-numberU.S. units read A2485; another number usually means a different region.
  4. Check the configurationUnsure? About This Mac lists the chip, memory and storage.

MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) spec questions

What year did the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) come out?

The MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) launched in 2021. 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. Our model lookup also accepts a model number or identifier, which confirms exactly which MacBook Pro you hold before you start pricing.

Which chip is inside the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?

M1 Pro / M1 Max, offered in 3 versions: M1 Pro 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, M1 Max 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU and M1 Max 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU. 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.

Which model identifier does the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) use?

MacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2. About This Mac, in the Apple menu, names the model, year and chip. Cosmetic wear reduces the MacBook Pro price but never disqualifies a working unit, and the quote asks about it so the number holds at testing. Should our test bench see something your answers didn't mention, you receive the reason and a revised figure, and you're free to say no and get the device back.

Which A-number belongs to the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?

In the U.S. it is A2485; units built for other regions can carry different numbers. The About screen on the MacBook Pro lists its exact name, year and identifier. Type any identifier or model number into our lookup to land on the matching MacBook Pro page. For the exact figure on your own MacBook Pro, run the price check on this page; it takes about a minute and shows the offer before anything ships.

Which storage sizes did the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) come in?

512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB. The About screen on the MacBook Pro lists its exact name, year and identifier. Type any identifier or model number into our lookup to land on the matching MacBook Pro page. For the exact figure on your own MacBook Pro, run the price check on this page; it takes about a minute and shows the offer before anything ships.

How much memory was offered on the MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)?

16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Each MacBook Pro estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two MacBook Pro units from the same year can land far apart. The pricing tool gives today's number for your MacBook Pro before you hand over any personal details.

What does a used MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) sell for?

Configuration, condition and function set it. The price check on this page shows the figure instantly. Selling a MacBook Pro here takes three moves: price it online, mail it on our prepaid label, and receive payment once it passes testing. You pay no listing fees, meet no strangers and haggle with nobody, and the figure you see reflects your exact configuration and condition.

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