Christmas has come early this year for Apple's professional users. Apple has been accused of neglecting its pro audience in recent years, as it single-mindedly focused on the global domination of the iPhone.

New 16-inch display; with 3072x1920 (226ppi) resolution; Same price as 15-inch model; Magic Keyboard replaces 'butterfly' design; Impressive performance and battery life; Enhanced audio system

Still expensive; No user upgrades or repairs; Weight rises to 2kg

The Lap Top is fantastic. I love It. Thank You.

Apple has produced a monster of a machine that is capable of doing pretty much any task you could throw at it. And if you've struggled with recent MacBook models then, rest assured, the 16-inch is like an apology for all their wrongs.

That sumptuous big screen; Great speakers; Great keyboard - it's truly fixed; Spec options are top notch

Screen isn't 4K resolution; Battery life can struggle under pressure; Huge expense when upgrading spec

An excellent laptop and an improvement on the previous model in some key areas, but some elements may still grate on musicians.

• Larger; hi-res screen and improved battery; • Up-to 64GB memory and 1TB storage mean you can take huge projects and libraries with you; • Quality of the speakers and mic is genuinely impressive

• Limited to four Thunderbolt ports; • T2 chip and macOS Catalina have been known to cause issues with some music gear; • Expensive

having an iphone and ipad for years now, the missing piece was a macbook. So decided to buy the latest and greatest model. the 16 inch macbook pro. Just getting started, but looking good so far

Although Apple risks alienating some users who bought the updated 15-inch MacBook Pro just a few months ago, there's no doubt that the new 16-inch MacBook Pro raises the bar for Apple's professional laptop range.

New 16-inch display; with 3072x1920 (226ppi) resolution; Same price as 15-inch model; Magic Keyboard replaces 'butterfly' design; Impressive performance and battery life; Enhanced audio system

Still expensive; No user upgrades or repairs; Weight rises to 2kg

This isn’t a radical notebook revolution. What it represents is Apple taking its MacBook line into the future, but in a way where we’re all along for the ride, rather than having to put up with questionable decisions. And, sure, some people are going to bleat that this 16in model doesn’t look much different from its predecessor, and even that it’s a shade heavier. The thing is, all this fades away when you start using it. The keyboard is better. The screen is superb. The speakers are great. It only rarely gets warm. Even the battery lasts longer. Of course, you pay for all that. This is a wallet-thumping piece of kit, with the clue being in the name – because here, ‘pro’ still means something. For many Stuff readers, that positions this particular MacBook Pro as a curiosity or a slice of unnecessary bling. If you’re wrestling daily with high-end creative or development work, it’s excellent. If not, it’s sheer overkill. But even if you’re better suited to a cheaper Mac, be glad this one exists, because soon the technology within will filter down to the rest of Apple’s line – and that really will feel like a revolution.

Stellar display; Plenty of raw power; Much improved keyboard; Surprisingly great speakers; Longer-lasting battery;

720p FaceTime camera; No way to later upgrade RAM;

Beautiful and sturdy unibody aluminum body,excellent privacy and security performance

I am not techie at all, yet I was able to completely set up this MacBook (emails and programs) by myself. Apple is amazing - so intuitive. I had never used an Apple computer before this and I am completely hooked!

Pathetic deliver performance