New 16-Inch MacBook Pro is Thicker and Heavier Than Previous Generation

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced completely redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that in the case of the 16-inch model is unsurprisingly thicker and heavier than the previous generation.

Apple announced a new 14-inch model that replaced the high-end Intel 13-inch MacBook Pros. Given the larger screen, it's not fair to compare the two models. What is fair game, however, is to take a look at the new 16-inch MacBook Pro compared to the previous generation. We've put side by side the weight, height, and depth differences for the new 16-inch MacBook Pro compared to the previous generation.

2021 16-inch MacBook Pro

• Weight: 4.7 pounds (2.1 kg)
• Height: 0.66 inches (1.68 cm)
• Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
• Width: 14.01 inches (35.37 cm)

2019 16-inch MacBook Pro

• Weight: 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg)
• Height: 0.64 inches (1.62 cm)
• Depth: 9.68 inches (24.59 cm)
• Width: 14.09 inches (35.79 cm)

As you can see from above, the new 16-inch MacBook Pro is nearly 9% heavier than the previous generation and is also slightly thicker. The new MacBook Pros feature a redesigned designed body, that is not also thicker and heavier, but also includes more I/O ports and new features. Learn more about these new MacBook Pros here.

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[LeeW]

I like the design though, reminds me of the best MBP Apple ever built.

 

[Digital Skunk]

Take the money now Apple!

That notch is HIDEOUS, but I'm glad they've backtracked on just about everything they've done to the MBP for the past 8 years. A worthy upgrade to my workhorse machine.

 

[DHagan4755]

There are many people, myself included, who were sick of Apple going thin for the sake of thin. Meanwhile the machine would throttle because it was too thin.

 

[bpeeps]

I like the design though, reminds me of the best MBP Apple ever built.

Aside from the notch, I can't even tell the design is different. I need a side by side comparison. They still look like the same aluminum enclosures, just with functional ports now.

 

[erhock89]

Can Apple not make it look like the MacBook Pro from 2008? lol

 

[Bryan Bowler]

So happy that Apple is returning to functionality versus thinness for the sake of being thin. Well done Apple, well done!

 

[dannys1]

I mean, it's really ugly - it's utilitarian, it looks like a 2009 MacBook Pro. But hey that's what everyone on this forum wanted from a Pro machine so I guess none of those people are complaining now.

 

[rpmurray]

The new MacBook Pros feature a redesigned designed body, that is not also thicker and heavier, but also includes more I/O ports and new features.

I'm trying to wrap my mind around what redesigned designed means.

 

[rick3000]

It's a Pro computer, for Pro's who value performance, battery life, ports, etc.

If you need thin and light Apple has you covered with the Air.

 

[MacLoveMacHate]

I mean, we've all been snacking the past 18 months.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

Why no optical disk drive??

 

[dannys1]

Take the money now Apple!

That notch is HIDEOUS, but I'm glad they've backtracked on just about everything they've done to the MBP for the past 8 years. A worthy upgrade to my workhorse machine.

The notch really isn't "HIDEOUS" though is it - you've just moved your menu bar up a bit and now you've got a bigger screen, you wont' even notice it, it makes use of previously wasted space.

The rest of the machine is hideous looking but hey, functional I guess, if you want those horrible legacy ports.

 

[KPOM]

Hopefully they keep the Air under 3 lbs when they redesign it.

For the Pros, evidently they wanted to design it to accommodate long battery life with maximum GPU usage.

 

[Digital Skunk]

Can Apple not make it look like the MacBook Pro from 2008? lol

That was the best one! 😆

At least they didn't go back any further.

 

[Aston441]

I like the design though, reminds me of the best MBP Apple ever built.

Holy Sh** there’sa notch?!?!
Talk about doubling down on stupidity.

 

[dannys1]

Why no optical disk drive??

I bet there's still someone on the forum, somewhere, crying about USB-A ports.

 

[ponzicoinbro]

I like this AluBook shape. Feels like a book. A MacBook. Pro.

 

[Rogifan]

There are many people, myself included, who were sick of Apple going thin for the sake of thin. Meanwhile the machine would throttle because it was too thin.

And when these Macs throttle or get really hot (which they surely will)…

 

[ponzicoinbro]

I bet there's still someone on the forum, somewhere, crying about USB-A ports.

I use the Apple Cloth to wipe my tears thank you.

 

[Rafterman]

Why no optical disk drive??

And a floppy disk drive.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I use the Apple Cloth to wipe my tears thank you.

I didn't see tears listed on the compatibility chart though. You may have voided your warranty.

 

[dlewis23]

I really think apple hit a home run with this MacBook Pro. I’m ok with it being a little heavier.

 

[orbital~debris]

This was abundantly evident in nearly every slide featuring the new portable Macs…

“The prophecy told of one who would bring balance to The Force performance vs. portability, not destroy it!”

 

[GenesisST]

It's been de-ived