MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)

MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)

  • ModelMacBookPro18,2
  • Boardj316cap
  • Introduced2021
  • SoCT6000
  • ChipApple M1 Pro
Signed

macOS 27.2 (26B123) is signed

Apple's signing server is signing this firmware, so you can restore or update to it now. Checked with Apple .

Signed since release, Oct 26, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027.

Released October 26, 2026

Download IPSW 25.6 GB

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VersionReleasedStatusExpiresSize
macOS 27.2 26B123Oct 26, 2026Signed Signed by Apple Signed since release, Oct 26, 2026. Apple lists it until Feb 3, 2027. Apple doesn't publish signing end dates; Signet records them by checking on a schedule. Apple's listed expiration Apple's update server (gdmf.apple.com) lists this build until February 3, 2027. Apple can stop signing it sooner, usually a week or two after the next release.25.6 GB
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Specifications

Chip
  • Apple M1 Pro chip
  • 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores
  • 16-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • Configurable to: M1 Max with 10-core CPU and 24-core GPU
Capacity
  • 512GB SSD Configurable to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB
  • 1TB SSD Configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB
Display
  • Liquid Retina XDR display
  • 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display
  • XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)
  • SDR brightness: 500 nits
  • Wide color (P3)
  • ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
Battery
  • Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 14 hours wireless web
Ports
  • SDXC card slot
  • HDMI port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • MagSafe 3 port
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Size & weight
  • 16.8 × 355.7 × 248.1 mm, 2100–2200 g
Colors
  • Silver
  • Space Gray

Source: Apple Tech Specs