SPECIFICATIONS
- Display: 3,456 x 2,234 | 120Hz
- CPU: M3 Max (14-core CPU, 30-core GPU)
- RAM: 36GB
- Storage: 1TB
- Weight: 4.8 pounds (M3 Max)
- Size: 14.0 x 9.7 x 0.6 inches
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What you need to know: The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip is one of the most powerful laptops we’ve ever tested. That’s not a huge surprise since we said that about its predecessor the MacBook Pro 16-inch with the M2 Max chip, but it remains amazing that Apple’s own chips can deliver this much power and efficiency in a laptop.
The M3 MacBook Pro 16-inch is basically identical to its predecessors in all the other ways too, right down to the size, screen and number of ports. The only new thing besides the M3 chips is a new Space Black color scheme for the top-tier models, which admittedly does look stellar.
Design: The MacBook Pro M3 Max measures 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches and weighs 4.8 pounds (or a slightly lighter 4.7 for the less powerful M3 Pro model). That is pretty big and heavy, but at least the laptop’s squared-off aluminum chassis feels durable in your hands.
Display: The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina Display (3,456 x 2,234) on the MacBook Pro M3 Max looks just as good as it did on previous models, and the 120Hz refresh rate can help make scrolling feel smoother and allow some games to run at a very high framerates. Admittedly some people don’t like the notch that hangs down from the top bezel, where it contains the camera equipment, but I find that you quickly stop noticing it once you get used to it.
Performance: The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max is the most powerful laptop we’ve ever reviewed as of the end of 2023, though we expect that to change in the months ahead. But even if it does eventually lose that title, there’s no question that the 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse. You can get better performance out of the M3 Max model than the weaker M3 Pro version, but both are plenty powerful enough for demanding work like video editing and programming.
Battery life: The 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 lasted roughly 17 hours in our in-house battery tests, which is remarkable. While it’s not the longest-lasting MacBook on this list, it lasts hours longer than any competing Windows laptop. No need to lug the charger with you when taking this out for a day at the office.
Read the full review: MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)
| Test | Notes | How it stacks up |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 17:11 tested battery life | ★★★★★ |
| Performance | Great for video editing | ★★★★★ |
| Display | Gorgeous mini-LED display | ★★★★★ |
| Design | Premium, durable design | ★★★★★ |
