Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications
General:
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Colour: Space Grey
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Series: MacBook Pro 14-inch, 2021
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Model: A2442
Chip
Apple M1 Pro chip
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Media engine
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Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
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Video decode engine
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Video encode engine
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ProRes encode and decode engine
Apple Intelligence*10
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data ” not even Apple.
Display
Liquid Retina XDR display
XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range)
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1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
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XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak2 (HDR content only)
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SDR brightness: 500 nits
Colour
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1 billion colours
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Wide colour (P3)
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True Tone technology
Refresh rates
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ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
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Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz
Memory
Apple M1 Pro Chip
Battery and Power*3
Storage*4
Apple M1 Pro Chip
Charging and Expansion
Display Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colours and:
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Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colours (M1 Pro) or
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Up to three external displays with up to 6K resolution and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colours (M1 Max)
Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
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Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
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VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
HDMI digital video output
Video Playback
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Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
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HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG
Audio Playback
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Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Keyboard and Trackpad
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement
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Touch ID
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Ambient light sensor
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Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Camera
Audio
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High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
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Wide stereo sound
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Support for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
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Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
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Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
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3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
Operating Requirements
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Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
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Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
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Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
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Storage temperature: “13° to 113° F (“25° to 45° C)
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Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
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Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
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Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
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Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Size and Weight
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Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
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Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm)
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Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
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Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)5
Operating System
macOS
macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative in new ways ” with Apple Intelligence*10, iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more.
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
Features include:
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Voice Control
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VoiceOver
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Zoom
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Increase Contrast
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Reduce Motion
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Siri and Dictation
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Switch Control
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Live Captions
Built-in Apps*6
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App Store
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Books
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Calendar
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Contacts
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FaceTime
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Find My
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GarageBand
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Home
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iMovie
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Keynote
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Mail
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Maps
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Messages
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Music
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News
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Notes
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Numbers
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Pages
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Photo Booth
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Photos
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Podcasts
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Preview
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QuickTime Player
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Reminders
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Safari
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Shortcuts
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Siri
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Stocks
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Time Machine
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TV
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Voice Memos
MacBook Pro and the Environment
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact.*7
Made with better materials
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100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
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100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the rare earth elements in the device
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100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
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35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy efficient
Smarter chemistry*9
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Arsenic-free display glass
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Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium free
Green manufacturing
Responsible packaging
Apple and the Environment
We™re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.