Apple has just announced the new M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro for 2021. The new MacBook Pro brings major improvements over last year’s M1 13-inch MacBook Pro with features like M1 Pro chip, Liquid Retina Display, ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, MagSafe charging, more slots and more
If you’re interested in checking out the details specs comparison between the M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro, then we have got you covered.
When it comes to specs this year’s 14-inch MacBook Pro beats its predecessor with a large margin. It not only features upgraded internals but also boasts a brand new screen that increases its real estate.
M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 MacBook Pro
Here is a specs comparison between base model M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 vs base model M1 MacBook Pro 2020.
We have compared major specs differences between the two devices including processor, display, storage, memory, Wi-Fi, battery, keyboard and more.
Specs comparison
| 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro (2021) | 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro Base model (2020) | |
| Processor | M1 Pro 8-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores | M1 8-core CPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Display | 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR | 13.3-inch Retina Display |
| Resolution | 3024×1964 | 2560×1600 |
| Display technology | Liquid Retina XDR Display | LED Backlit display with IPS technology |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
| Graphics | M1 Pro 14-core GPU | M1 8-core GPU |
| Ports | SDXC Card slot, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports | 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports |
| Authenetication | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Charging | MagSafe Charging | USB-C Charging |
| Charging Brick | 67w USB-C Power Adapter | 61W USB-C Power adapter |
| Keyboard | Blacklit Magic Keyboard | Blacklit Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p FaceTime HD |
| Audio | 6 speaker sound system | Stereo Speakers |
| Battery | 70-watt hour lithium polymer battery | 58.2-watt hour lithium polymer battery |
| Battery Life | 17 hours | 17 hours |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | Height: 0.61 inch Width: 12.31 inches Depth: 8.71 inches | Height: 0.61 inch Width: 11.97 inches Depth: 8.36 inches |
| Weight | 3.5 pounds | 3.0 pounds |
| Colors | Silver and Space Grey | Silver and Space Grey |
| Price | $1,999 | $1,299 |
