Testseek.com have collected 146 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook Pro 14.2 inch - M1 Pro Late 2021 and the average rating is 93%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 14.2 inch - M1 Pro Late 2021.
October 2021
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The editors liked
Exceptional performance from the new SoCs
Comfortable keyboard
Three Thunderbolt 4 connectors + SD card reader
Doesn't use PWM
Great build quality
Very good battery life
Loud and dynamic speakers
120Hz adaptive ProMotion display
99% DCI-P3 coverag
Sleek
Elegant design
Plenty of ports
Excellent performance
Stellar battery life
Stunning display
Seriously powerful M1 Pro CPU
HDMI output and SD card reader
Impressive audio performance
High-quality 1080p webcam
Eye-catching HDR display
Marathon battery life
Luxurious keyboard and touchpad
Blisteringly-fast performance
Gorgeous mini-LED display
Epic battery life
HDMI
SD memory and MagSafe return
Comfy Magic Keyboard
1080p webcam
M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs can handle demanding tasks like video editing and 3D animation
Wide port selection includes full-size HDMI and USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support
Wide color gamut support
Superb color accuracy out of the box
Fast storage drive
Mi
High-quality and sturdy chassis
Great display with accurate colors
Extremely high HDR brightness
Very quiet fans
Very high system performance
Extremely efficient M1 Pro SoC
Long battery runtime
Best speaker system on a laptop
Up to 64 GB RAM and 8
The editors didn't like
Still no USB Type-A ports
Soldered RAM and storage
Awkward notch on the display
Uses PWM
Expensive entry point
No USB-A port
Expensive
Camera notch may be obtrusive for some users or applications
No update to $1
299 model
Keyboard gets hot under load
Memory and storage aren't user-replaceable
Notch (does not look good and there are some functional issues)
SDR brightness limited to 500 nits
Constant PWM flickering and slow response times
Slimmed down M1 Pro in the entry-level SKU
67W PSU slightly limits performance and does not support quic
Is there anything negative to say about the computer? No not really. If you are an everyday user, you may think it is expensive, but if you are a professional photographer, music creator, filmmaker or whatever it may be, then you get a lot of computer and...
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Incredible GPU performance, Lower power consumption, Variety of ports
Minimal gains over M1 chip, Rough trackpad, So-so speakers
Yes, but only if you need the ports and extra speedCredit: Reviewed / Joanna Nelius The MacBook Pro 14-inch M1 Pro is best suited for anyone who does light to moderate photo or video editing work on a regular basis.If you did not buy into the first wave o...
Published: 2021-10-25, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
M1 Pro processor power is immense,Ports are back - including SD card slot and HDMI,MagSafe 3 charging is fast,14.2-inch screen with ProMotion 120Hz looks great
It's heavy,Side vents may cause future issues,No Face ID,No SIM card slot,Price can skyrocket with upgrades,Entry-level doesn't include the faster-charging plug
In 2016 the MacBook Pro effectively veered off course and tried to deliver a 'pro' experience that was packaged in a more 'consumery' format - something that is still very apparent with the 13-inch MacBook Pro compared to the current MacBook Air. But this...
Published: 2021-10-25, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Brilliant performance, Best screen on a laptop, Long battery life, Plenty of ports
Screen may be a bit small for some, Overkill for regular users
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) is the best laptop for creative professionals you can buy right now. It offers amazing performance, even on battery, and comes with the best screen you'll find on a laptop anywhere. For day-to-day use, this won't be the lapt...
Abstract: Apple has unveiled two new MacBook Pro for 2021: a brand new 14in MacBook Pro model now joins an updated 16in MacBook Pro. Apple has made multiple changes to the designs of both, including increasing the screen size and increasing the number of ports. Bes...
with Face ID have so far escaped, but thick borders are necessary on a handheld device), Even Apple seems to understand that notches are distracting and unattractive – the default macOS wallpaper is strategically dark at the top to help mask the notch. Th
Very expensive, Notch causes minor software bugs, Hardware is not upgradeable
Apple has embraced change with the new MacBook Pro lineup, even at the cost of admitting it was wrong. It's just sad that it took so long – many buyers including long-time Mac users were vocal and united in criticising the lack of ports and slots on the p...
Abstract: Ever since I became a Mac user many years back, an enduring memory of winters in Delhi has been the feel of the cold aluminium against my lap every morning. Even as I progressed from my first MacBook Air to newer, more powerful devices, this feeling of co...
Abstract: This is the MacBook Pro update a lot of people have been waiting for. Not only do we have a refreshed design with several new (and old) user-friendly features, but we also get to see the next step in Apple's in-house silicone journey with the M1 Pro and M...
Abstract: Powerful laptops weighing just a few pounds can now handle many of the tasks that editors used to perform on intricate and expensive equipment in a studio. So whether your boss expects you to make first edits in the field, you're a film student, or you ju...
