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14" Apple MacBook Pro (2021): M1 Max, 64GB RAM, 32-Core GPU, 2TB SSD (Space Gray)

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B&H Photo Video has Apple MacBook Pro 14" Laptop (2021, Space Gray, MKH53LL/A) on sale for $2199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Max 10-Core Processor
  • 14" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • 64GB Unified RAM
  • 32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI and 100 W Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 Output
    • 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
    • SDXC Slot

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid today only (November 2nd), while supplies last.
    • This offer is $300 less than the June Frontpage Deal that received +40 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • 90-Day Technical Support
    • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at B&H based on over 130 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • B&H Photo Video is an Apple authorized dealer.
    • You can view B&H's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:

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Written by Dr.W
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B&H Photo Video has Apple MacBook Pro 14" Laptop (2021, Space Gray, MKH53LL/A) on sale for $2199. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Max 10-Core Processor
  • 14" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • 64GB Unified RAM
  • 32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI and 100 W Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 Output
    • 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
    • SDXC Slot

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid today only (November 2nd), while supplies last.
    • This offer is $300 less than the June Frontpage Deal that received +40 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • 90-Day Technical Support
    • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at B&H based on over 130 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • B&H Photo Video is an Apple authorized dealer.
    • You can view B&H's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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Ezio
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The same price gets you:

M3 Pro 12 core CPU / 18 core GPU
18 GB RAM
1 TB SSD

The M1 Max should outperform the M3 Pro, though maybe with worse efficiency and thermals if Apple's claims are to be believed.

64 GB RAM would cost an additional $800 with M3.

The 2 TB would cost an additional $400 with M3.

Seems like a decent deal. But it feels rough to pay $2200 for a 3 year old laptop.
techdesai2
872 Posts
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For your personal workflow even a $199 Chromebook would suffice.

For the web browsing, video watching and light productivity use cases which is a lot of people 8gb is more than enough. But then so would a $199 Chromebook.

But for real workflows 8gb just doesn't cut it. Paging systems limitations cannot be overcome.
CaptGreenOwl
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I used basic math and you still didnt get it. I didnt pay interest. I purchased it outright but broke it down for the 3 years I plan to use it. If you ran the numbers, you'd see how asinine your comment is. But I get it... mAtH iS hArD.

Whats worse is the payment plan offered by the B&H is $184 for 12 months = $2208.

You dont have $9 to pay in interest? Shocking

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Highlights
Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
64GB Unified RAM | 2TB SSD
14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.0
Thunderbolt 4 | HDMI | MagSafe 3
SDXC Slot | FaceTime HD 1080p Camera
Backlit Magic Keyboard
Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
macOS

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Soda78
Nov 2, 2023
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What was the price at launch for this configuration? Was it $3600?
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Zankapfel
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Quote from Soda78 :
What was the price at launch for this configuration? Was it $3600?
4100 according to the title.
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Soda78
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Where are all the Apple apologists, claiming "you only need 8gb of ram in 2023, since the new M-series chips are so efficient?"

This puppy has 64gb of ram in it. About time there's an Apple machine that doesn't have 2013 specs.
It is so sad that you're conditioned to believe that 8Gb ram is worthless. I really enjoy my base m1 air that literally does 99.99% of my non-work jobs without even a split second delay or any heat or fan noise. I don't know if I should complain about the additional 8Gb ram that I don't even miss when I'm at peak of my personal computer workflow.
Last edited by Soda78 November 2, 2023 at 02:30 AM.
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Quote from Soda78 :
It is so sad that you're conditioned to believe that 8Gb ram is worthless. I really enjoy my base m1 air that literally does 99.99% of my non-work jobs without even a split second delay or any heat or fan noise. I don't know if I should complain about the additional 8Gb ram that I don't even miss when I'm at peak of my personal computer workflow.
Your not "feeling" the difference does not mean it does not exist. I am almost sure if you put an 8GB machine and a 16GB machine side-by-side and run identical workflows, you'll see at least a few seconds of difference out of a few minutes of memory heavy work. You could declare that you don't care, but it is disingenuous to say there is no delay. (If you never have do any heavy work on the machine, great for you, you've got your perfect laptop, but don't use that as generic advice for others)
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SKSolid
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Is this functionally equivalent to the 16" version with M1 max and same RAM?
I was wondering because doesn't the 14" M1 pro version have less cores than the 16" version?

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BraveMoney4719
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Where are all the Apple apologists, claiming "you only need 8gb of ram in 2023, since the new M-series chips are so efficient?"

This puppy has 64gb of ram in it. About time there's an Apple machine that doesn't have 2013 specs.
I have a Dell XPS with 16gb and M1 air base model. I am more comfortable with Mac with multiple chrome tabs, apps, photo editing. Not saying 8gb is enough for all, however Mac is definitely far more optimized than windows.
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Cheapmelonsoda
Nov 2, 2023
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Quote from SKSolid :
Is this functionally equivalent to the 16" version with M1 max and same RAM?
I was wondering because doesn't the 14" M1 pro version have less cores than the 16" version?
Yes the 14 & 16 M1 Max have the exact same number of CPU & GPU cores (this is true of the M1 Pro 14/16 as well, although there is a lower specced version of the 14" with less CPU/GPU cores as well.)

That said the 16" does have slightly higher thermal headroom and can thus sustain higher performance under heavy combined CPU/GPU load.
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CaptGreenOwl
Nov 2, 2023
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Seems like a good price for these specs. A similar windows desktop with identical performance is $1500. Christmas came early.
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NickonSD
Nov 2, 2023
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Where are all the Apple apologists, claiming "you only need 8gb of ram in 2023, since the new M-series chips are so efficient?"

This puppy has 64gb of ram in it. About time there's an Apple machine that doesn't have 2013 specs.
Macs manage RAM better AND historically their apps use less ram. Just a fact. 🤷🏼
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Ezio
Nov 2, 2023
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The same price gets you:

M3 Pro 12 core CPU / 18 core GPU
18 GB RAM
1 TB SSD

The M1 Max should outperform the M3 Pro, though maybe with worse efficiency and thermals if Apple's claims are to be believed.

64 GB RAM would cost an additional $800 with M3.

The 2 TB would cost an additional $400 with M3.

Seems like a decent deal. But it feels rough to pay $2200 for a 3 year old laptop.
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usama_ah
Nov 2, 2023
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Where are all the Apple apologists, claiming "you only need 8gb of ram in 2023, since the new M-series chips are so efficient?"

This puppy has 64gb of ram in it. About time there's an Apple machine that doesn't have 2013 specs.
You know these are 2021 specs? This laptop has always been available since 2021. It doesn't mean the 8GB models were a mistake. Truthfully as others have said, 8GB is not going to be an issue for the majority of users. MacOS handles RAM better, and also there is far less delay when moving data due to RAM being on the same package as the CPU.

You can have your opinion that the base model should have more RAM but coming in to Slickdeals to post "about time there's an Apple machine" when these machines have been present, and have been on sale before, is not a damning statement against the lower RAM on base models at all. The currently on sale $750 M1 MacBook Air is still a really good computer for many, even at 8GB/256GB.
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usama_ah
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Quote from Ezio :
The same price gets you:

M3 Pro 12 core CPU / 18 core GPU
18 GB RAM
1 TB SSD

The M1 Max should outperform the M3 Pro, though maybe with worse efficiency and thermals if Apple's claims are to be believed.

64 GB RAM would cost an additional $800 with M3.

The 2 TB would cost an additional $400 with M3.

Seems like a decent deal. But it feels rough to pay $2200 for a 3 year old laptop.
Agree. It's exciting to see all that storage and RAM, but it's hard to saturate that RAM for most workloads. The newer laptop gets you WiFi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, upgraded HDMI port, the M3 Pro has AV1 codec decoding on hardware, and ray tracing and some other tricks on hardware. I think getting an M2 Pro / Max on sale over an M3 device might be fine because you at least get that upgraded WiFi ans Bluetooth.
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