High Power Mode on the MacBook Pro M1 Max
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max has a High Power Mode, but what does it do and how do you use this new performance boost? iPhoned explains it super fast!
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High Power Mode on MacBook Pro M1 Max: This is it
The MacBook Pro 2021 with M1 Max has a ‘High Power Mode’. This allows you to get just that little bit more performance out of your laptop for heavy tasks. For example, consider editing video material. Apple specifically gives an example of performing color corrections on 8K videos and 3D programs where the High Power Mode can offer a solution.
When you enable the feature, the MacBook Pro M1 Max will spin the built-in fans faster. The extra cooling ensures that the M1 Max chip can go a little faster again, giving you a performance boost.
… and that’s how you turn on the High Power Mode
To use the High Power Mode you must first turn it on. You can read how to do that below.
Enable High Power Mode on MacBook Pro M1 Max:
- Click on the Apple logo at the top left;
- Go to ‘System Preferences>Battery’;
- Click in the left frame on ‘Battery’ or ‘Power Adapter’, depending on when you want to switch on the mode;
- Open the drop-down menu at Energy Mode and choose ‘High Power’.
To check if High Power Mode is enabled on your MacBook Pro, tap the battery icon at the top right. You will then see a small overview.
MacBook Pro 2021
The MacBook Pro 2021 models are powered by new Pro chips: the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Both processors are equipped with a 10-core CPU. The Max chip has more GPU power: it can be configured with 32 graphics cores. According to Apple, the new M chips are up to 70 percent faster than the M1 processor.
Also Read: Fast, Faster, Fastest: M1 Max from MacBook Pro 2021 shines in tests
Want to know more about the new MacBook Pro models? Then check the article Apple reveals spectacular MacBook Pro 2021: this is new, then you are immediately fully informed. Also, take a look at the MacBook Pro 2021 prices to see what the powerful laptops cost.
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