2021 16” vs 2016 15”

[81Tiger04]

How does the new MBP 16” compare in size to the 2016 14”? I get that the screen size is bigger. But how does it compare in footprint? The bezel is smaller so I’m guessing they may be about the same?

Or am I way off?

 

[skaertus]

How does the new MBP 16” compare in size to the 2016 14”? I get that the screen size is bigger. But how does it compare in footprint? The bezel is smaller so I’m guessing they may be about the same?

Or am I way off?

They are similar, although the 16-inch model is a bit larger and heavier. Look at the specs taken from Apple's website:

15.4-inch MacBook Pro (2016)

Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
Width: 13.75 inches (34.93 cm)
Depth: 9.48 inches (24.07 cm)
Weight: 4.02 lbs (1.83 kg)

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

16.2-inch MacBook Pro (2021)

Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm)
Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm)
Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
Weight: 4.7-4.8 lbs (2.1-2.2 kg)

MacBook Pro - Tech Specs

See all the technical specifications for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips.

www.apple.com

 

[81Tiger04]

Thanks. This helps firm up my decision … Since I doubt I’ll notice the ever so slight increase in size, the 16” it is!

 

[Daniel L]

I had the 2016 15" a while back and am now using the 16.2". It does feel and look substantially bigger because the sides aren't tapered but the footprint is similar as seen above.

 

[monkeydax]

I had the 2016 15" a while back and am now using the 16.2". It does feel and look substantially bigger because the sides aren't tapered but the footprint is similar as seen above.

Yeah I agree, it is substantially "chunkier", because of the more block-ish size. You should feel it for yourself in-store