Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Max 2021, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Space Gray
The M1 Max chip’s 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU deliver exceptional sustained performance for compiling large codebases without thermal throttling. This refurbished unit offers the robust build quality and 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display of the original at a reduced cost, backed by a 4.7-star customer rating. It is best for software developers who need a silent, powerful workstation for multi-hour build sessions and local AI model prototyping.
CPU Apple M1 Max
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
GPU Apple M1 Max 32-core
OS macOS
Weight 2.2 kg
73 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong screen (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong port selection (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average portability (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 186 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 Max |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M1 Max 32-core |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.2 kg / 4.8 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | Apple M1 Max 32-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M1 Max | 73.9 | 77.5 | 67.9 | 96.3 | 97.4 | 11.4 | 65.3 | 98.1 | 99.1 | 38.8 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.2 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.2 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.5 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.2 | 10.2 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61.1 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall72.6
- AI/LLM57
- Gaming46.5
- Portability52.2
- Creator67.8
- Student76.9
- Business72
- Developer84.2
- Entertainment79.9
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