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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro

Apple M1 Pro (16c GPU) · Apple M1 Pro · 16GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$2,499
C+
55/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro is a creator laptop built around the Apple M1 Pro and Apple M1 Pro (16c GPU), paired with 16GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 4.7 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 21 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~11.6 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $2,499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 55/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryCreator
GPUApple M1 Pro (16c GPU)
CPUApple M1 Pro
RAM16 GB
VRAM16 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.7 lbs
Battery (claimed)21 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11.6 hrs
Price (USD)$2,499

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 55/100
GPU score36/100
CPU score62/100
AI / LLM capability~14B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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