Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 Comparison

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Honor MagicBook Art 14

14.6 inches | September 2024

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16.2 inches | October 2021

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Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021, two laptops from Honor and Apple. Honor MagicBook Art 14 was introduced to market in September 2024 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 was launched in October 2021. As you can see, MacBook Pro 16 2021 is 3 years older than MagicBook Art 14. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Honor MagicBook Art 14 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
14.6" TouchScreen - OLED, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
316.77 x 223.63 x 11.5 mm (12.47 x 8.8 x 0.45 inches)
Weight: 1.03 kg (2.27 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 Key Specs

Launched in October 2021
16.2" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M1 Pro
GPU: Apple M1 Pro GPU (16-core)
16GB Ram
355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 was replaced by apple-macbook-pro-16-2023. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook Art 14 over Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Weight	1.03 kg vs 2.10 kg	1.07 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.6% vs ~86.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 25700:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	257 ppi vs 254 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 99.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	700 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 67 ms	Faster Response screen
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 over Honor MagicBook Art 14

Side Bezel Thickness	3.4 mm vs 4.1 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.2 inches vs 14.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	3456 x 2234 pixels vs 3120 x 2080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	5.2 TFLOPS vs 3.9 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 and Honor MagicBook Art 14

Launch Dates	September 2024 vs October 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	OLED vs Mini LED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 and Honor MagicBook Art 14

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.03 kg (2.27 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	708 cm2 (109.7 inches2)	882 cm2 (136.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~89.6%	~86.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.1 mm	~3.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Green	Silver, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	150Â°	135Â°

Comparison of the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

MagicBook Art 14 weighs 1.03 kg (2.27 lbs), whereas the MacBook Pro 16 2021 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Honor MagicBook Art 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Honor MagicBook Art 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Honor MagicBook Art 14 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Apple M1 Pro Apple M1 Max
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	10
Number of Threads	18	10
L3 Cache	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Apple M1 Pro GPU (16-core)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	5 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1537
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	12182

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Apple M1 Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Apple M1 Pro GPU (16-core)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	450 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1296 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	28 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	5.2 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	2048
TMUs	56	128
ROPs	24	64

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Honor MagicBook Art 14 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the MagicBook Art 14 and the MacBook Pro 16 2021, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Honor MagicBook Art 14	Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (NPU - 11 TOPS)	Apple M1 Pro (NPU)
GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Apple GPU (Metal, unified memory)
Memory	16 GB	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Honor MagicBook Art 14|Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	100 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	65 W	140 W
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr	1:25 hr

On the other hand, the MacBook Pro 16 2021 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the MagicBook Art 14's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Honor MagicBook Art 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The MacBook Pro 16 2021 offers a larger max storage capacity of 8 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the MagicBook Art 14's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Honor MagicBook Art 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MagicBook Art 14 has a display size of 14.6".On the other hand, MacBook Pro 16 2021 has a larger16.2" display.The total usable screen area of the MagicBook Art 14 is 635cm² / 98inch² whereas the MacBook Pro 16 2021's total usable screen area is 761cm² / 118inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook Art 14 features a higher pixel density with 257 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Honor MagicBook Art 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Furthermore, the MagicBook Art 14 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MagicBook Art 14 offers a higher maximum brightness of 700 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Honor MagicBook Art 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Honor MagicBook Art 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
MagicBook Art 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MacBook Pro 16 2021 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
MagicBook Art 14 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 16 2021 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 have USB Type-C ports. MagicBook Art 14 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Pro 16 2021 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 feature an HDMI port. MagicBook Art 14 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while MacBook Pro 16 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
MacBook Pro 16 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. MagicBook Art 14 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MagicBook Art 14 and MacBook Pro 16 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes