Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
The M4 Max's 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 128GB unified memory power intensive workflows on a 16.2-inch Mini-LED display with 1000 nits sustained brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. Nano-texture glass and Thunderbolt 5 enhance usability in bright settings and pro connectivity, all in a solid 2.2kg aluminum chassis. It's best for developers compiling massive projects, AI researchers training models locally, and video editors working with 8K footage, leveraging the 8TB SSD.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 128 GB
Storage 8 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 storage (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average portability (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers are thrilled with the MacBook Pro's power, display, and performance for demanding tasks like video editing and photo processing. They find it a significant upgrade.
- Extremely powerful and fast, handling demanding workflows effortlessly.
- Amazing display quality, significant improvement over older models.
- Excellent value for money, especially when purchased at a discount.
- Solid build and design, a worthwhile upgrade from previous MacBooks.
- Q4 202587/100
Buyers consistently praise the MacBook Pro's fast performance, build quality, and great pricing from B&H, though one user dislikes the camera notch design.
- Excellent performance for demanding tasks, including video rendering and multitasking.
- Great value on B&H sale with better pricing than Apple and fast shipping.
- Notch cutout for camera considered ugly or intrusive by one user.
- Solid build quality and reliable overall experience, often called the best laptop.
Based on 13 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 | 8 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 ZBook Ultra G1a | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16S-71-98RF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 240H |
| RAM (GB) | 128 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 16 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 8192 | 2048 | 1024 | 4096 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 1920x1200 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | AMD Radeon 8050S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | 100 | 74 | - | - |
| 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 | 90.7 | 99.5 | 73.5 | 99.8 | 11 | 99.7 | 81 | 98.1 | 92.6 | 0.4 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Compare | 97.2 | 98.5 | 89.1 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 9.7 | 93.9 | 81 | 81.8 | 89.9 | 2.1 |
| HP ZBook Ultra G1a Compare | 92.8 | 85.2 | 99.1 | 80 | 74.1 | 61.6 | 98.5 | 98.9 | 33.4 | 0 | 3 |
| MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 59.8 | 89.4 | 90 | 10 | 65.3 | 95.7 | 60.4 | 88.5 | 8.9 |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo PHN16S-71-98RF Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 89.1 | 97.2 | 92 | 42.3 | 79.3 | 0 | 10.7 | 96 | 14.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall83.2
- AI/LLM89.8
- Gaming53.7
- Portability56.7
- Creator78.1
- Student72.3
- Business78.4
- Developer95.9
- Entertainment86.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations23
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