That means you don’t have to worry about the bandwidth being split up between two Thunderbolt ports at once. The best part about the Thunderbolt implementation here, is that each Thunderbolt port has its own controller. There’s no longer going to be different iterations of a particular Thunderbolt version that performs differently than others. In summary, Thunderbolt 4 gets rid of power tiers within Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt 4 certification requires support for at least two Thunderbolt displays. But there are Thunderbolt 3 devices that support two 4K displays or even an 8K display. Thunderbolt 3 is only supposed to support one 4K display at minimum. But because of stricter certification requirements by the creators of Thunderbolt, there are now better universal standards for what Thunderbolt can and can’t do. Thunderbolt 4 isn’t necessarily a performance leap over Thunderbolt 3 or USB4. Firstly, these are Thunderbolt 4 four ports, as opposed to USB4 or Thunderbolt 3. I think what Apple’s done with the Thunderbolt ports is the coolest aspect of the I/O on these new MacBook Pros. And so hopefully Apple doesn’t omit it again until the SD card slot in and of itself becomes obsolete. But to everyone else, this is just the return of a convenient port that was taken away unnecessarily.
The speed aspect is something that’s only going to be truly appreciated by professionals who need the best speed they can get. The SD-Card slot is UHS-II enabled, which allows for those triple-digit read and write speeds for transferring or viewing files on an SD card. And Apple has the opportunity and ability to put HDMI 2.1 in a refreshed model next year or later on. But this isn’t necessarily a deal breaker. Especially considering the price point, I think Apple could have included an HDMI 2.1 port. HDMI 2.1 has support for 4K 120Hz and 8K displays as well. HDMI 2.0, which this laptop has, only supports up to 4K at 60Hz. But Apple could’ve truly catered to visual design pros and videographers who are working with 6K, 8K, and high-refresh rate 4K displays by throwing in an HDMI 2.1 Port.
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I fully understand that Apple brought this port back to please the general professional crowd and eliminate the need for dongles when presenting spreadsheets on the projector in the office. The HDMI port, while convenient, isn’t really bringing any functionality to the table that the Thunderbolt ports aren’t.
So you’ll have a backup if you happen to damage your MagSafe port or cable (which I did). All three Thunderbolt ports on these Macs are capable of fully charging the MacBook as well. The best part about MagSafe returning is that it’s optional now. And even though I’ve spent fours years learning to live without it, I am beyond ecstatic that it has returned. MagSafe was always one of the most iconic and functional aspects of the MacBook Pro. HDMI and the SD-Card slot have made a return as well. The ports on the MacBook Pro are once again multifaceted! These laptops feature the return of MagSafe, the magnetic connector from Pre-2016 MacBooks. Subscribe to 9to5Mac for the latest Apple news & reviews! And with all of these somewhat small changes combined, Apple has created a very classy looking device. I think it’s a perfect blend of old and new. Overall, I think Apple nailed the exterior of these laptops. It’s now been changed to look exactly like the new TouchID keyboards Apple released with the M1 iMac. But they have changed the design of the TouchID button. The keyboard typing feel is generally the same. They’ve also eliminated the touch bar from previous models and given the keyboard a blacked-out design. And an increase in the weight and thickness doesn’t bother me as long as it has a purpose. And the overall shape and ergonomics are reminiscent of MacBook Pro models from the mid-2000s. Apple has increased the weight and thickness of these MacBooks. When looking at this device in clamshell mode you almost forget this is a 2021 device. If you spend the least amount of money you can on a new MacBook Pro, what’s the experience going to be like? And while the fully specced M1 Max model may be dominating the headlines I think it’s arguably a lot more important to see how the base level MacBook Pro performs. The new M1 MacBook Pros are finally here.
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