Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
With its M4 Max 16-core chip, 40-core GPU, and 128GB of unified memory, this 16-inch MacBook Pro handles workloads previously reserved for high-end desktops. The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with nano-texture glass minimizes reflections and delivers 1000 nits sustained brightness for precise color work. This configuration is best suited for data scientists, 3D artists, and composers who need extreme memory bandwidth and GPU compute in a portable form.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 128 GB
Storage 2 TB
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 2.2 kg
Battery 100 Wh
83 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong storage (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)
- Below average portability (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praise the MacBook Pro's performance, screen, and value, noting it handles demanding tasks like 4K video editing with ease.
- Excellent performance for photo and video editing, even overkill for some tasks.
- Amazing screen quality and fast SSD compatibility.
- Great value at a deep discount.
- Handles Sony 4K video smoothly; Thunderbolt 5 potential noted.
- Q4 202580/100
Buyers praised the M4 Max's performance, build quality, and B&H's pricing/service. One reviewer disliked the camera notch design.
- Performance is fast and consistent for heavy multitasking and rendering.
- Build quality and solid construction are repeatedly praised.
- B&H offers competitive pricing and fast, reliable service.
- The camera notch is considered ugly and a design flaw.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Max |
| Cores | 16 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 128 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs |
| Battery | 100 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | 100 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | 93.8 | 90.6 | 99.5 | 73.5 | 99.8 | 11 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 98.1 | 92.7 | 1.2 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Compare | 97.2 | 98.5 | 89.1 | 97.3 | 95.7 | 9.7 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 81.8 | 89.9 | 2.1 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 90.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall82.5
- AI/LLM89.3
- Gaming53.4
- Portability56
- Creator77.4
- Student71.8
- Business77.8
- Developer95.4
- Entertainment86
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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