MacBook Pro 14” (2021) vs. MacBook Pro 16” (2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 14” (2021) and MacBook Pro 16” (2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 14” (2021) features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 Pro (8C, 14G) up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) with a clock speed of 0.00 GHz. While the MacBook Pro 16” (2020) features the 45W 9th Generation Intel Coffee Lake 6-core Intel Core i7-9750H up to 8-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with the boost speed up to 5.00 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 14.2″ MacBook Pro 14” (2021) and the 16″ MacBook Pro 16” (2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 14” (2021) vs. MacBook Pro 16” (2020): Specs Comparison
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Availability | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray By Apple
$1,899.00 Was: $1,999.00 |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,711.00 |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) - Space Gray Z15G001WY By Apple
$2,462.99 Was: $2,599.00 |
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MacBook Pro 16” (2020) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,378.99 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$972.99 |
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Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,179.99 |
Display | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Size | 14.2 Inches | 16 Inches |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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Weight | 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | Left
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Storage | 512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD | 512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Size | 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply |
| 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 14” (2021) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Sensors | Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray By Apple
$1,899.00 Was: $1,999.00 |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,711.00 |
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2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) - Space Gray Z15G001WY By Apple
$2,462.99 Was: $2,599.00 |
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MacBook Pro 16” (2020) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,378.99 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$972.99 |
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Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,179.99 |
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