Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" GSRF MK193LL/A 2021, M1 Pro, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
An M1 Pro 10-core chip and 16-core GPU deliver brisk performance and machine learning tasks, while the 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3456x2234) provides extreme contrast and up to 21 hours of battery life. A six‑speaker system with force‑cancelling woofers, a studio‑quality three‑mic array, and a full set of Thunderbolt, USB‑C, USB‑A, and HDMI ports reduce reliance on dongles. It suits video editors and developers needing all‑day battery life and a color‑accurate HDR panel for detailed workflows.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong screen (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average portability (12th percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 10 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 16-core |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.7 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" GSRF MK193LL/A | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | M1 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 16-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" GSRF MK193LL/A | 73.8 | 62.3 | 36.3 | 92.2 | 96.3 | 12.4 | 65.2 | 98.1 | 85.4 | 27 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.4 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall64.6
- AI/LLM37.6
- Gaming38.9
- Portability46.7
- Creator58.9
- Student63.9
- Business63.1
- Developer72.2
- Entertainment72.2
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