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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

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

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

The MacBook Pro 16-inch is the very best laptop we've tested for creative duties. Its screen, keyboard and performance have all seen sizeable improvements, removing the majority of the flaws seen in previous iterations of Apple's Pro series. This is incredibly expensive, but if you need a laptop to breeze through media tasks, there is no better option than this MacBook Pro.

Incredibly powerful; Bigger display still looks stunning; Scissor keyboard a huge improvement; More stylish with smaller bezel;

Very expensive; Stingy port offering; Lack of Wi-Fi 6;

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