MacBook Pro 14-Inch (M5 Max, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MacBook Pro 14-Inch (M5 Max, 2026)	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
key specs
Display size	14.00-inch	16.20-inch
Display resolution	3024x1964 pixels	3546x2234 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
RAM	24GB	16GB
OS	macOS	macOS
SSD	1TB	512GB
Weight	1.60 kg	2.10 kg
Processor	-	Apple M1 Pro
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Pro 14-Inch (M5 Max, 2026)	MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
Release date	February 3, 2026	October 18, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Pro (2026)	-
Series	MacBook Pro	-
Dimensions (mm)	221.20 x 312.60 x 15.50	24.81 x 35.57 x 1.68
Weight (kg)	1.6	2.1
Colours	Silver, Space Black	Silver, Space Gray
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	24	21
Battery Capacity (WHR)	100	100
display
Size	14.00-inch	16.20-inch
Resolution	3024x1964 pixels	3546x2234 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
memory
RAM	24GB	16GB
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB
storage
SSD	1TB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	6	5.0
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	12-megapixel	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
Speakers	-	Yes
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Standard	Standard
Multi Card Slot	SDXC Card Reader	SDXC Card Reader
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Number of USB Ports	-	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	3

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