MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021) is a powerful laptop designed for professionals who need top-tier performance for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development.
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* for M1
M1
7,00038,50070,000
Related Machines: Mac mini (M1 base) | MacBook Air 13″ (M1 base) | iMac 24″ (M1 base) | MacBook Pro 13″ (M1 base) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Pro) | Mac Studio (M1 Max) | Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)
| Manufacturer Part Number | MacBookPro18,2 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Model Name | MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Max) |
| MSRP ($) | $3,499 (Market: $1,599) |
| CPU/SOC Family | M1 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Max |
| Total CPU Cores | 10 |
| Total GPU Cores | 32 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 400 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 1000 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 4.8 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 2,366 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 12,250 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 121,049 (Normalized: 16,582) |
| Performance* | 31,198 |
| Bang for Buck | 19.51 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | B |
| Reference Review 1 URL | support.apple.com/en-us/111901 |
| Reference Review 2 URL | browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11... |
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Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $1,599.00 (Market) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 2025-06-16 | $1,499.99 | Best Buy | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-06-15 | $1,419.00 | Amazon | Renewed | Buy |
| 2025-06-14 | $1,270.49 | Walmart | Restored | Buy |
| 2025-05-31 | $1,369.59 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $1,378.30 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $1,434.79 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $1,511.05 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,507.39 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | n/a |