Apple · 2021 · end of life
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021)
M1 Pro, 2021
The 2021 redesign that brought back HDMI, SD and MagSafe and put a 1000-nit ProMotion XDR panel on a 14 inch Mac; on the used market it is a fast Linux-capable Apple thanks to mature Asahi M1 support.
from $1,299 last seen 2024-11-20
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- Best for programming creative work AI and data work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, display, and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent via Asahi · Best on fedora. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : works
M1 Pro shares the M1 hardware support story, which is the most mature on Apple Silicon. 2, NVMe and display land in upstream kernels, suspend is stable.
Asahi Linux: M1 feature support →Show full report
6.2, NVMe and display land in upstream kernels, suspend is stable. Speaker output has some artifacts on the bigger six-speaker system and Touch ID never works under Asahi. Fedora Asahi Remix is the recommended distro and the installer is available.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro (8-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024x1964 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.6 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 70 Wh, around 12 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). M1 Pro shares the M1 hardware support story, which is the most mature on Apple Silicon.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021) cost?
- Last seen around 1299 USD (2024-11-20). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021)?
- 1.6 kg (3.53 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 70 Wh pack, around 12 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro, 2021) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $1,299 last seen 2024-11-20
Find remaining Apple stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
