{"product_id":"apple-macbook-pro-16-2021-a2485-m1-max-10-core-32-core-gpu-32gb-1tb-ssd-wty","title":"Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 A2485 M1 Max 10-Core 32-Core GPU 32GB 1TB SSD Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eApple MacBook Pro 16\" (2021) – M1 Max, 32GB, 1TB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe MacBook Pro 16\" with Apple M1 Max delivers a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB unified memory, and 1TB SSD in a 16.2\" Liquid Retina XDR chassis — the most powerful MacBook Pro ever built at launch. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple M1 Max — Top-Tier Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M1 Max 10-core CPU (8 performance + 2 efficiency) and 32-core GPU outperform previous Intel-based MacBook Pros and rival discrete GPU laptops for video editing, 3D rendering, and machine learning workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32GB Unified Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike traditional RAM, Apple's unified memory is shared across the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine with extremely high bandwidth — meaning complex video timelines, large RAW photo libraries, and multiple virtual machines run without bottleneck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Retina XDR Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16.2\" panel hits 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate — noticeably smoother scrolling, more fluid animations, and cinema-grade colour accuracy for creative work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 21 Hours Battery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 100Wh battery combined with M1 Max's efficiency delivers genuine all-day battery life even under load — a first for a pro-spec laptop of this class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Port Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.0, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 charging, and a high-impedance 3.5mm jack — every port a pro user actually needs, back from the 2019 models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld-Class Audio \u0026amp; Camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e A six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, three high-quality directional microphones, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with Centre Stage make this exceptional for calls, music production, and content creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe M1 Max is purpose-built for creative professionals. In Final Cut Pro, it exports 8K ProRes footage in real time without dropping frames — a task that required external GPUs or render farms on previous Intel machines. DaVinci Resolve, Logic Pro, and Xcode all run noticeably faster than on competing Intel or even AMD Ryzen laptops, largely because the M1 Max's unified memory eliminates the latency of data passing between CPU and discrete GPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor developers, the performance advantage is equally real. Xcode builds complete 2–3× faster than on M1 MacBook Pros, and Rosetta 2 ensures virtually all legacy Intel apps run without issue. The 32-core GPU handles Metal workloads — game development, 3D modelling in Blender, scientific visualisation — that would stutter on Intel Iris Xe or AMD integrated graphics. Parallels Desktop users get surprisingly capable virtualisation thanks to the memory bandwidth, though note that the ARM edition of the guest OS runs rather than x86.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBattery life in this configuration genuinely lives up to Apple's claims. Running a mixed workload of Final Cut exports, browser tabs, and Slack, you'll see 14–18 hours. Under sustained GPU load (3D renders, video encoding) it drops to 6–8 hours — still exceptional for a 16\" machine. The MagSafe 3 port means the three Thunderbolt 4 ports stay free for peripherals while charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eChip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eApple M1 Max (5nm), 10-core CPU (8P + 2E), 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e32GB unified memory (LPDDR5, 400 GB\/s bandwidth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e1TB Apple SSD (NVMe, up to 7.4 GB\/s read)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e16.2\" Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234 (254 ppi), 120Hz ProMotion, 1000 nits sustained \/ 1600 nits peak, P3 wide colour, True Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e1080p FaceTime HD camera with Centre Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e6-speaker system with Spatial Audio, 3 studio-quality directional microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack (high-impedance support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gb\/s), HDMI 2.0, SDXC card reader (UHS-II), MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e100Wh (up to 21 hours video playback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e140W MagSafe 3 (included) or Thunderbolt 4 USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003emacOS (upgradeable to latest release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eSpace Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm, 2.15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eA2485 (MacBook Pro 16\", Late 2021)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;background:#555;color:#fff;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot Ideal For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eVideo editors, motion designers, and 3D artists who need sustained GPU performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eWindows users — macOS is not Windows; the transition requires adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eAudio engineers and music producers (Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003ex86\/x64-only enterprise software without ARM\/Rosetta compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eiOS\/macOS developers who need fast Xcode builds and a native ARM target\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eGamers — most AAA games are unavailable on macOS natively\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003ePhotographers working with large RAW files in Lightroom or Capture One\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eUsers who need RAM upgradeable beyond 32GB (memory is soldered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;width:30%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;width:70%;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA – Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic wear — may have light surface marks visible only under close inspection. Battery health ≥70% (check via Apple menu → System Information → Power). Fully functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eB – Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #d0e0ec;\"\u003eLight cosmetic wear including minor scratches or scuffs. Battery health 50–70% (30-day battery warranty applies). Fully functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow does M1 Max compare to the M1 Pro?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe M1 Max doubles the GPU core count (32 vs 16) and memory bandwidth (400 GB\/s vs 200 GB\/s) compared to the M1 Pro. In GPU-heavy tasks like 3D rendering, ProRes video export, and machine learning, the M1 Max is roughly 2x faster. For CPU-only tasks the difference is minimal. If your work is GPU-intensive — video, motion, 3D, ML — the Max is worth it; for general coding or document work the Pro is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan this run Windows?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYes, via Parallels Desktop (paid software). Parallels runs Windows for ARM natively on Apple Silicon with good performance for most business and development use. Note that x86-only software may not run under ARM Windows, though Microsoft's built-in x86 emulation layer covers many common apps. Boot Camp is not available on M-series Macs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I upgrade the RAM or storage later?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eNo — both the 32GB unified memory and 1TB SSD are soldered to the logic board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. The 32GB\/1TB configuration is well-suited to most professional workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow do I check battery health on macOS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eGo to Apple menu → System Information → Power. You'll see the current battery condition, cycle count, and maximum capacity. Grade A units will show 70%+ maximum capacity; Grade B units will show 50–70%, covered by a 30-day battery warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eEvery unit comes with a 12-month Reboot IT warranty covering hardware faults. Grade B units also carry a separate 30-day battery warranty. Contact our Melbourne team if you experience any issues during the warranty period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eHow does shipping work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWe offer free standard shipping Australia-wide on this laptop. Express options are available at checkout for faster delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Grade A – Excellent and Grade B – Good?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eGrade A units show minimal cosmetic wear and battery health of 70% or above. Grade B units may have light scratches or scuffs with battery health between 50–70%, covered by a 30-day battery warranty. Both grades are fully functional and backed by the 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:16px 20px;margin-top:28px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Reboot IT Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eEvery MacBook Pro 16\" sold by Reboot IT comes with a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against hardware faults. Our Melbourne-based team has been professionally refurbishing and selling quality IT equipment since 2001, and every unit is thoroughly tested and graded before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis laptop ships with \u003cstrong\u003efree standard Australia-wide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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