Apple MacBook Pro 16″ (2021) with M1 Pro chip (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), 16 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD. The Liquid Retina XDR display with 3,456 × 2,234 resolution reaches 1,000 nits sustained and 1,600 nits in HDR.
On set it serves as a DIT station for backup and checking takes, preview editing in DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro, or for controlling cameras and lights. The integrated SDXC slot and HDMI output reduce the need for adapters.
Ideal for
Why Apple MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Pro, 16 GB, 1 TB (2021)
- M1 Pro performance – Hardware decoding of ProRes and H.265 for smooth editing.
- HDR display – Liquid Retina XDR with brightness up to 1,600 nits in HDR.
- Rich connectivity – Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe, no adapters needed.
- Battery life – 100 Wh battery for off-grid use.
Key specs
| Type | Notebook |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, 3.5 mm jack |
| Max. resolution | display 3,456 × 2,234 |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC slot, MagSafe 3 |
| Power | 100 Wh battery, 140 W USB-C adapter |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
Output and display
| Chip | Apple M1 Pro, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB unified |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Display | 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 254 ppi |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits sustained, 1,600 nits HDR |
| Dimensions | 355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm |
