I want to say it many times.M1 PRO MacBook Pro is a perfection that you want to buy a new one

For MacOS users, the hottest topic in 2021 is the release of the new MacBook Pro.

The MacBook Pro is the high end of the MacBook lineup.Its history started in 2006, and there have been several major updates so far, but the previous major update was 2016.More than 5 years have passed.

Meanwhile, MacBook Pro, which was released in 2021, made a major update for the first time in a long time.The latest processor "Apple M1 Pro" and "Apple M1 MAX" are characterized by the new design, so many people have decided to buy a new one.

I have purchased MacBook Pro in 2016 and have been using it for 5 years.In the five years, there were times when the processor changed from Intel to Apple M1, ESC keys became hard specifications, and keyboard generations were renewed.However, there was no change in the basic design, and I was not dissatisfied with the performance of the 2016 model, so I did not buy a new one.

However, this major update has changed everything.In particular, it is clear that the processing performance has improved to a different step.Therefore, in this article, we will try the latest MacBook Pro, approach the charm and processing performance, and look at "How much is it better to buy a new model from the 2016 model?"

Price setting appropriate for the latest specifications

The 2021 model MacBook Pro, which we tried this time, consists of 14 -inch / Apple M1 Pro / 16GB memory.In addition, we have prepared a 2016 model MacBook Pro (13 inch / Core i5 processor / 8GB memory) owned for comparison.

The 2016 model was equipped with an Intel Core processor, and the list price at that time was less than 190,000 yen (including tax).On the other hand, the 2021 model is 239,800 yen (tax included) for the smallest model that is being used in this paper, so the price is about 50,000 yen.

However, looking at the specifications in detail, the number of cores of the processor has improved 4 times from 2 to 8, and the memory capacity is doubled from 8GB to 16GB.

Furthermore, given that the display and installation terminals have been changed to the latest specifications, the price difference of 50,000 yen cannot simply say that the price has risen.It seems to be an appropriate price setting for specification progress.

A new generation design that makes you feel classical

At first glance, the 2021 model MacBook Pro makes you feel that the design concept has changed significantly from the 2016 model.

The 2016 model was a design that narrowed the thickness from the center to the edge, emphasizing the thinness, while the 2021 model has a constant thickness from the center to the edge.

The shape of the 2021 model, which can be described as a thin box -shaped shape, is reminiscent of the 2006 model MacBook Pro.The MacBook Pro, which was released in 2008, which had been designed in 2006, adopted aluminum unibody.Since then, until the 2016 model, it has also adopted a design that has become thinner from the center to the edge, keeping the design concept for a long time.

The 2021 model MacBook Pro has been separated from the genealogy of the MacBook Pro design since 2008, making it feel that the new generation of MacBook Pro has begun.

I liked the exterior of the previous model, but when I look at the new design, it is always Apple's product that I feel old in the previous model.When you actually touch it, the solid appearance and the smooth touch stimulate the ownership, and the desire to do is increased dramatically.In addition, the box -shaped shape can easily fit in the palm of your hand when you hold it, so it can be carried stably.

The notches of pros and cons have no effect on the work.Above all, the vividness of the screen is different

The display resolution is 2560 x 1600 dots for the 2016 model 13 inches, and the 2021 model 14 inches is 3024 x 1964 dots.The size has been increased by 1 inch, and the vertical and horizontal display area is increasing.

The pixel density, which represents the definition of the display, was 227 ppi in the 2016 model, while the 2021 model was 254 ppi.The 2016 model was so high -definition display that pixels could not be identified, but the definition has improved.

The body size is about 30.41 × depth 21.24 × 1.49cm in height, and the 2021 model is about 31.26cm in width × depth 22.12cm × 1.55cm in height.Although it is a little bigger overall, it is surprising that there is not much difference considering that it contains a 1 -inch -up display.

In addition, the bezel part of the display is narrowed, and the upper part has a familiar "notch" on the iPhone.

At the time of the announcement, there were some voices worried about "not noting about notches during work", but I do not mind the impression of using it.This is because the part with the notch overlaps the menu bar at the top of the screen and does not affect the work area of the application.

Above all, the resolution and the narrow bezel can display photos and videos more high -definition than ever before, and it is easier to immers them.I tried some images, but it was displayed vividly and I was able to feel a clear difference with the 2016 model.

Not only for designers and creators who edit video, but also for general users who want to enjoy the full -time video distribution service in recent years.

Resurrected SDXC card slot and Magsafe

Looking at the interface part, the 2016 model is equipped with four USB Type-C terminals (Thunderbolt 3) and headphone jack.Going back, the 2008 model had an SD card slot.In the 2021 model, this has revived as an SDXC card slot.

At the time of the 2016 model, the idea of reducing the exchange of data in local data would have been based on the design.In fact, cloud services have become quite popular.

However, when it comes to high -end models for creators, I think that the SDXC card slot was still necessary.In particular, recent digital cameras do not only photos but also videos.When the data is transferred to a PC, there is no better SDXC card slot.

Personally, because I can't go out, I decided to keep my daily life at least, and anyway, I had more opportunities to shoot with a digital single -lens camera instead of a smartphone.So the resurrection of the SDXC card slot is welcome.

Speaking of resurrection, you must also touch on charging by Magsafe.

In the 2016 model, the USB Type-C terminal also served as a charging terminal, so when charging, there was a problem that one USB was filled.It is a great advantage that the terminals dedicated to charging have been revived in Magsafe in modern times with many peripheral devices connected to something.Personally, there is a sense of security in the design that only the terminal part comes off even if the feet are hooked, and the main body is less likely to be damaged, and this resurrection is also welcome.

While SDXC card slot, Magsafe, Touch Bar is abolished.The Touch Bar was a dynamic touch screen that changes the buttons displayed according to the application, but the latest model was replaced with a physical function key.

The Touch Bar itself was an interesting feature, but it was difficult to say that there was a software vendor that could propose an effective use.Personally, I often started Siri unintentionally, and I didn't really like it.On the other hand, the physical function key is a nice place because it is easy to use if you learn the position and application of the key.

The processing performance is literally an order of magnitude

Finally, the benchmark application called "Geekbench 5" also verified the difference in processing performance due to the progress of the processor.

As a result, the 2016 model equipped with Core i5 had 1794 multi -core scores and a single core score of 699, but the 2021 model equipped with Apple M1 PRO had a multi -core score of 9953, and the single core score was 1751.。The processing performance of the single core is literally "magnitude different", and the processing performance of the multi -core is large.

Then, whether the 2016 model is weak, that is not the case.Although it is an old model, it is still a MacBook Pro.You can also handle image processing, editing images, encoding, etc. at a reasonable speed, and the performance is not felt any major stress for everyday use.

In other words, the 2021 model MacBook Pro has such a tremendous processing performance.In particular, if you have a lot of opportunities to touch the video, 3D CAD, and PC games, you will significantly improve your work efficiency and comfort.

The high performance is demonstrated even in daily use.When I actually used it for a few days, I was able to experience the speed of the processing speed in all aspects, including the fine parts, such as the rise of the application and the speed of opening the window.

Completion that MacBook Pro users want to obtain

In comparison with the 2016 model, we have explored the appeal of the 2021 model MacBook Pro, but the design, specifications, and processing performance has a high degree of perfection that makes the generations have changed.I am.

Compared to the 2020 model equipped with the Apple M1, the difference in processing performance is considered to be a little further reduced, but even if the processing performance is excluded, there are many charms introduced in this article such as interface, display, and design.The latest MacBook Pro attracts you.

If you look only at the minimum configuration of 239,800 yen (tax included), there is no difference that it is an expensive product.However, I personally have been using a MacBook Pro for five years, and it can be said that the 2021 model is as good as using the same model.And it has the latest technology that can withstand that much.For those who are considering buying a new one, it will be a no mistake shopping.

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