{"product_id":"apple-macbook-pro-16-2021-m1-pro-32gb-512gb-ssd-liquid-retina-xdr-120hz-macos-wty","title":"Apple MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 M1 Pro 32GB 512GB SSD Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz macOS 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;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eApple MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 — M1 Pro 10-Core with 32GB RAM \u0026amp; 512GB SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apple MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 (A2485) launched a new era for the MacBook line — pro-class Apple silicon, the return of MagSafe, HDMI and SD, and a stunning Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display. This configuration pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eM1 Pro 10-core CPU + 16-core GPU\u003c\/strong\u003e with 32GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD, delivering desktop-class performance with all-day battery life. Backed by Reboot IT's 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple M1 Pro 10-core CPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 high-performance + 2 efficiency cores — the first true pro-class Apple silicon. Handles 4K\/ProRes video, Xcode compiles, Logic Pro sessions and Final Cut Pro timelines without breaking a sweat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-core M1 Pro GPU + 16-core Neural Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardware-accelerated rendering and AI\/ML workloads — smooth real-time 4K editing, faster Xcode builds, and accelerated photo\/video AI features in Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator, Topaz and DaVinci Resolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32GB unified memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e shared across CPU, GPU and Neural Engine for blistering throughput — load multiple 4K streams, 50+ layer Photoshop files, large Lightroom catalogues, virtual machines and dozens of browser tabs all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16.2\" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3456×2234 resolution, 120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh, 1000-nit sustained \/ 1600-nit peak HDR brightness, P3 wide colour — reference-grade panel for colour-critical photo, video and design work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro connectivity — MagSafe 3, HDMI, SD, 3× Thunderbolt 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e the return of MagSafe charging, full-size HDMI 2.0, SDXC card reader, plus three Thunderbolt 4 ports — finally no dongles for everyday workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day battery in a pro machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100Wh battery and Apple silicon efficiency deliver up to 21 hours of video playback or 14–16 hours of real-world mixed creative use — numbers no Intel-era 16\" MacBook ever achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003ePerformance in Professional Workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 with M1 Pro was the machine that changed how creative professionals think about laptop performance. The 10-core CPU sustains high clocks under sustained load — no Intel-era thermal throttling — and the 16-core GPU delivers smooth, accelerated performance in Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve for multi-stream 4K and ProRes timelines. Photographers running Lightroom and Photoshop on large catalogues see noticeable speed-ups in bulk operations and AI-powered features (Sky Replacement, Neural Filters, Denoise).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopers benefit enormously from the unified memory architecture and the 10-core CPU. Xcode builds that used to take 5–6 minutes on Intel MacBooks complete in under 2. Docker containers, multiple language servers in VS Code, virtual machines via UTM or Parallels, and local AI\/ML workloads in PyTorch or TensorFlow (Apple's optimised builds) all stay responsive thanks to the 32GB of unified memory shared between CPU and GPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liquid Retina XDR display is the showstopper for visual professionals. Mini-LED backlighting with thousands of local dimming zones delivers true HDR with 1600-nit peaks, while the 120Hz ProMotion refresh makes everything from scrolling to motion graphics feel buttery smooth. P3 wide colour and factory calibration mean accurate, consistent output for grading, retouching and design review. The 16.2\" panel size is genuinely productive — multi-window editing, picture-in-picture references and tool palettes fit comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMacBook Pro 16\" 2021 (A2485 \/ MacBookPro18,1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApple M1 Pro — 10-core CPU (8 performance + 2 efficiency)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e16-core M1 Pro GPU (~5.3 TFLOPS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeural Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e16-core (~11 TOPS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e32GB unified memory (soldered, LPDDR5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e512GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e16.2\" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, 3456×2234, 120Hz ProMotion, 1000 nits sustained \/ 1600 nits peak HDR, P3 wide colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003emacOS (supported through current macOS Sequoia and beyond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), HDMI 2.0, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1080p FaceTime HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSix-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers, spatial audio; studio-quality three-mic array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e100Wh; Apple claims up to 21 hours video playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTouch ID, Apple Secure Enclave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApprox. 2.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT return-to-base warranty (battery 30 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;background:#e8f5e9;border:1px solid #c8e6c9;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003e\u0026amp;check; Best for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVideo editors and motion designers cutting 4K\/ProRes timelines in Final Cut Pro, Premiere or DaVinci Resolve; photographers needing reference-grade colour accuracy; developers running heavy Xcode builds, Docker and local AI\/ML models; professionals wanting all-day battery life with desktop-class performance; users who need MagSafe, HDMI and SD without dongles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;background:#fff3e0;border:1px solid #ffe0b2;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c62828;\"\u003e\u0026amp;cross; Not for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers who need Windows natively (Boot Camp is not supported on Apple silicon — only Parallels VM or Wine); buyers wanting the cheapest possible everyday laptop; users needing more than 512GB internal storage without external Thunderbolt SSDs (this unit has 512GB — consider the 1TB variant if you need more); AAA gamers; anyone needing a lighter, more portable machine (this is 2.1 kg).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eCosmetic Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use, may have very light marks only visible on close inspection. Fully tested and refurbished. Some units in this batch have a tiny scratch on the lid — cosmetic only, fully functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e70%+ health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eLight wear consistent with prior business use — minor scuffs, marks or palm-rest shine. Fully functional, screen and keys in normal working condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e50–70% health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eHow does M1 Pro compare to the latest M3 Pro or M4 Pro?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNewer Pro chips deliver incremental gains — roughly 15–20% per generation on CPU\/GPU performance. M1 Pro still comfortably handles 4K editing, large Xcode projects, and intensive professional workflows in 2025. For most users, the M1 Pro is the best-value entry point into Apple silicon Pro workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eIs 512GB enough for creative work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eFor most users yes, especially with cloud storage and external drives. Photographers with smaller libraries, web developers, designers, and most office workflows fit comfortably in 512GB. Video editors working with large raw footage typically use external Thunderbolt 4 SSDs anyway. If you need more internal storage, our 1TB MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 variant is the alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat version of macOS does it run?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe MacBook Pro 16\" 2021 is fully supported through the latest macOS Sequoia (macOS 15). All Apple silicon Pro chips will continue receiving macOS updates for several more years. We ship each unit with a fresh, fully set-up install of the latest compatible macOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eCan I run Windows on it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNot natively (Boot Camp is Intel-only). However, Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion run Microsoft's ARM build of Windows in a virtual machine smoothly — perfectly fine for office apps and most productivity software. Microsoft Prism emulates x86 apps for legacy compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eCan the memory or storage be upgraded later?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNo. As with all Apple silicon Macs, the 32GB unified memory is integrated into the M1 Pro package and the SSD is soldered to the logic board. External Thunderbolt 4 SSDs are the recommended way to expand storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe laptop plus a compatible USB-C or MagSafe 3 power adapter. No original box, manuals or extra accessories unless explicitly noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:4px;margin-top:14px;\"\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eShipping rates calculated at checkout based on size and destination. 14-day change-of-mind returns accepted on unmarked units. Standard 12-month Reboot IT warranty covers any hardware faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003e12-Month Reboot IT Warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every MacBook Pro is fully tested, professionally cleaned and reinstalled with a fresh, supported copy of macOS before dispatch. If anything fails within the warranty period we'll repair or replace it. Battery cells carry a separate 30-day warranty. 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