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MacBook Pro Unboxing Videos and Reviews Shared Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

Monday October 25, 2021 6:00 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Apple's embargo on reviews of the new MacBook Pro has now lifted ahead of its launch tomorrow, giving the first official hands-on look at the company's much-anticipated new high-end laptop. In addition to our review roundup, we have gathered together a number of unboxing videos and reviews of the new ‌MacBook Pro‌.

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The key new features of the redesigned ‌MacBook Pro‌ include the M1 Pro and M1 Max chip, larger displays with mini-LED and ProMotion, HDMI and MagSafe ports, an SD card slot, full-size function keys, fast charging, longer battery life, and more.

Scroll down for the first unboxing and review videos from a range of prominent YouTubers who have been first to get their hands on the new ‌MacBook Pro‌.

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MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max impressions The Verge

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M1 Max MacBook Pro Review Rene Ritchie

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New 16in and 14in MacBook Unboxing | M1 Max and M1 Pro iJustine

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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) Review - The Best Laptop of 2021!Matthew Moniz

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M1 Max MacBook Pro Review! (14" + 16")Dave2D

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16" M1 Max MacBook Pro UNBOXING and SETUP!Karl Conrad

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M1 Max MacBook Pro for Photographers & Filmmakers Tyler Stalman

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MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch) REVIEW: Pros and Cons Tom’s Guide

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M1 Max 16in MacBook Pro Unboxing & Hands-On!UrAvgConsumer

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M1 Max MacBook Pro Unboxing & First Impressions!Brian Tong

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MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch review (2021): Apple’s mighty Macs Engadget

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M1 Max MacBook Pro (16-inch) Review: I Can't Go Back to Intel MacBook After This ben's gadget reviews

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M1 Max MacBook Pro 16 Unboxing + Filmmakers Review Andy To

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M1 Max MacBook Pro Unboxing & Stress Test! - Editing YOUR Photos!Peter McKinnon

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MacBook Pro with M1 Max and M1 Pro: The Pro-est MacBook yet!CNET

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M1 MacBook Pro 16" (2021) - Unboxing & Initial Impressions!Justin Tse

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For more in-depth impressions of the new machines, read our MacBook Pro review roundup. If you are undecided about buying the new ‌MacBook Pro‌, take a look at some of our helpful buyer's guides:

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Top Rated Comments

66 months ago

They are so lucky to get it early, but they never speak there mind they are told what to say and what not to say

iJustine is the biggest Apple shill on the planet.

Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)

66 months ago

I seriously detest YouTube Thumbnails…

Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)

66 months ago

God I hate these freebie-leeching YouTubers.

Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)

66 months ago

Where’s MKBHD?

He's working on his review of the 2022 MBP which he's had for a little over a month now.

Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)

TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️

66 months ago

It’s too bad these YouTubers are not being real. All script talk by Apple :)

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66 months ago

Where’s MKBHD?

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