Design and Built

Introducing the sleek and powerful MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) – a cutting-edge device designed to elevate your computing experience. With a height of just 0.61 inch (1.55 cm), a width of 12.31 inches (31.26 cm), and a depth of 8.71 inches (22.12 cm), this laptop is incredibly compact and portable, making it perfect for professionals on the go. Weighing just 1.6 kg, it strikes the perfect balance between performance and portability, allowing you to effortlessly carry it with you wherever you go. The MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) is available in two stunning colour finishes – Silver and Space Gray, ensuring that you can choose the option that best suits your style and preferences.

This state-of-the-art laptop is not only visually stunning but also delivers exceptional performance. Whether you’re a creative professional, a student, or a business user, the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) is equipped to handle all your computing needs. Its compact dimensions and lightweight design make it easy to slip into your bag and take with you to work, school, or on your travels. The Silver and Space Gray colour options add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the device, ensuring that it looks as good as it performs. With the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), you can enjoy a seamless computing experience in a stylish and portable package.

Display

The device’s display features mini-LED technology and houses a 14.2″ Liquid Retina XDR display. Macbook Pro 14” delivers up to 1,000 nits of sustained, full-screen brightness, a high 1,600 nits of peak brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a billion colours. The Liquid Retina XDR display can handle the extreme dynamic range of HDR content, providing detailed shadows, brilliant specular highlights, deeper blacks, and vivid colours. The MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021’s display is less than 4 mm thin, achieved by having seven films and diffusers that mix and shape the light efficiently. Moreover, the oxide thin film transistor (TFT) allows pixels to charge twice as fast as before.

Equipped with ProMotion technology, the MacBook Pro automatically varies the refresh rate to match the motion of your onscreen content. This helps preserve battery life while making tasks feel more fluid and responsive. The display can have up to a 120 Hz refresh rate. As a Video editor, you will also have the option to lock in a refresh rate that is optimal for your footage.

Key Display Features

Introducing the latest 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, designed to provide an unparalleled viewing experience. With a native resolution of 3024-by-1964 at 254 pixels per inch, this display offers crystal-clear images and sharp details that will bring your content to life. The XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) technology ensures a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, delivering deep blacks and bright whites for a truly immersive visual experience. Whether you’re watching HDR content or SDR content, the XDR display offers exceptional brightness levels, with 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness and a peak of 1600 nits for HDR content, as well as 500 nits for SDR content.

The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display is perfect for professionals and creatives who require accurate and vibrant colors for their work. Whether you’re editing photos, videos, or designing graphics, the high resolution and extreme dynamic range of this display will ensure that every detail is captured with precision. Additionally, the XDR display is ideal for entertainment purposes, providing a cinematic viewing experience with its high contrast ratio and exceptional brightness levels. With the 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, you can expect nothing less than stunning visuals that will elevate your viewing and working experience to a whole new level.

Keypad and Trackpad

Macbook Pro 14 has a Backlit Magic Keyboard with:

• 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
• Touch ID
• Ambient light sensor
• Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and multi-touch gestures.

Performance of MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021

macOS is designed to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience, allowing users to navigate their Mac devices with ease and efficiency. With its advanced features and cutting-edge technology, macOS sets the standard for desktop operating systems. Whether you are a professional looking to boost productivity or a casual user seeking a smooth and enjoyable computing experience, macOS has something to offer for everyone.

macOS Ventura takes the user experience to the next level, offering enhanced performance and new capabilities that cater to the diverse needs of Mac users. From improved multitasking to innovative built-in apps, macOS Ventura empowers users to accomplish more with their Mac devices. With a focus on productivity, creativity, and entertainment, macOS Ventura is the ideal operating system for those who demand the best from their desktop computing experience.

M1 Chip

The M1 Pro is a groundbreaking addition to the M1 architecture, specifically designed to cater to the needs of professional users. With an impressive lineup of features including up to 10 CPU cores, 16 GPU cores, a 16-core Neural Engine, and dedicated media engines supporting various codecs, the M1 Pro is a powerhouse that enables users to tackle even the most demanding projects with ease. The integration of a system on a chip (SoC) architecture in a pro notebook for the first time further enhances the performance and efficiency of the M1 Pro, setting a new standard in the industry.

In addition to its exceptional hardware specifications, the M1 Pro also boasts upgraded media engines with ProRes support, providing professionals with the tools they need to elevate their work to new heights. The inclusion of a powerful Neural Engine ensures supercharged machine learning capabilities, opening up a world of possibilities for users to explore. With more CPU cores, GPU cores, and unified memory than its predecessor, the M1 Pro empowers professionals to push the boundaries of what is possible, enabling them to achieve feats that were previously out of reach.

Charging and Expansion on MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021

Introducing our latest product, equipped with a range of advanced features to enhance your digital experience. The SDXC card slot allows for seamless data transfer and storage, providing convenience and efficiency for your multimedia needs. The HDMI port ensures high-quality video output, perfect for connecting to external displays or projectors for presentations or entertainment purposes. Additionally, the 3.5 mm headphone jack offers a traditional audio connection for private listening, catering to a wide range of audio devices.

Furthermore, the inclusion of the MagSafe 3 port provides a secure and efficient way to charge your device, ensuring a reliable power source for uninterrupted usage. The three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports offer versatile connectivity options, supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) for lightning-fast data transfer and peripheral connections.

Audio and Camera of MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021

Camera

• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Audio

This high-fidelity six-speaker sound system is designed to provide an immersive audio experience like no other. With force-cancelling woofers, the sound produced is rich and powerful, ensuring that every note and beat is crystal clear. The wide stereo sound creates a spacious audio environment, making you feel like you are right in the middle of the action.

The studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming ensures that your voice is captured clearly during calls or recordings. Moreover, the 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones allows you to enjoy your music with precision and detail, catering to audiophiles who demand the best sound quality.

Audio Playback on MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Video Playback

This high-fidelity six-speaker sound system is designed to provide an immersive audio experience like no other. With force-cancelling woofers, the sound produced is rich and powerful, ensuring that every note and beat is crystal clear. The wide stereo sound creates a spacious audio environment, making you feel like you are right in the middle of the action. Whether you are listening to music or watching a movie, the support for spatial audio with Dolby Atmos on the built-in speakers enhances the overall audio quality, bringing a new level of depth and realism to your entertainment.

Additionally, the spatial audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max takes the listening experience to the next level. The studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming ensures that your voice is captured clearly during calls or recordings. Moreover, the 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones allows you to enjoy your music with precision and detail, catering to audiophiles who demand the best sound quality. Overall, this sound system is a perfect choice for those who appreciate high-quality audio and want to elevate their listening experience to new heights.

Battery and Charging of MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021

The MacBook Pro is designed to cater to a wide range of users, from professionals working on intensive projects to individuals using it for everyday tasks. With its power efficiency and impressive performance, this laptop is a reliable companion for all your computing needs. The 70-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery ensures that you can enjoy up to 17 hours of video playback, making it perfect for long flights, road trips, or simply binge-watching your favorite shows.

When it comes to recharging your MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021, Apple has provided convenient options to suit your needs. Depending on the model you have, you can use either the 67W USB-C Power Adapter or the 96W USB-C Power Adapter, which is included with specific configurations. Additionally, the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable allows for easy charging, and with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter, you can fast-charge your device for quick and efficient power-ups. Whether you’re a professional on the go or a student working on assignments, the MacBook Pro offers the flexibility and reliability you need in a laptop.