
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max
$3,4992023
Pros
- M2 Max with 38-core GPU handles 8K video editing and 3D rendering
- 22-hour battery life is unmatched for a 16-inch professional laptop
- Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR is breathtaking
- 96 GB unified memory option for massive creative projects
- Six-speaker sound system with spatial audio is laptop-best
Cons
- $3,499 starting price makes it one of the most expensive laptops
- 4.8 lbs is heavy for daily carry
- Cannot drive more than three external displays without M2 Ultra
- No touchscreen — stylus workflows require an iPad sidecar
- Configuration upgrades (RAM, storage) are extremely expensive
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| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max |
|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura |
| Body | |
| Weight | 4.8 lbs (2.16 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-C ports | 3 |
| SD card | |
| MagSafe | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 16.2 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 1 TB (configurable to 8 TB) |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU |
| Chipset | Apple M2 Max |
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