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12 November 2021

This update of EveryMac.com features complete details and preliminary benchmarks for the now shipping new MacBook Pro as well as an update to the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro Q&A. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro/M1 Max
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (16" MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max)

The Apple Silicon MacBook Pro Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the '2021' MacBook Pro models? Which is for me?" and "How do you connect the '2021' MacBook Pro models to a wired Ethernet network? Is it possible?" and much more about Apple's most powerful notebooks.

For those interested in saving money on a new MacBook Pro, site sponsor Adorama has configurations in stock with free shipping. Adorama likewise has a dwindling number of discontinued models at blowout prices while supplies last.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

If you bought, or buy, a new MacBook Pro, please get in touch and send in its serial number and other identifiers. Non-personal information may be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

What are all the differences between the "2021" 14" and 16" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro "M1 Pro/M1 Max" models? Which is best for me?
What are the "pros and cons" of the 14" and 16" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models? Which should I choose?
What type of power connector do Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models use? Which support "MagSafe"?
How do you connect an Apple Silicon MacBook Pro to a wired Ethernet network? Is it possible?
What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Which is the best?
What is the best "dock" to add more ports to the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro?
Do the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models support an eGPU?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:

November 7, 1997: The final Newton MessagePad via Newton, Inc.
November 10, 1997: The first PowerBook G3, codenamed "Kanga."

For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Updated the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro Q&A to cover the latest models.

Added additional specs and preliminary benchmarks:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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