Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
With 128GB of unified memory and a 40-core M4 Max GPU, it enables real-time 8K video decoding and massive local machine learning model runs without swap bottlenecks. The 16.2-inch Mini-LED display pushes 1600 nits peak brightness for on-set HDR grading, while the unibody design and 100Wh battery sustain long development sessions. This build targets developers training large language models locally and colorists handling 8K raw footage in DaVinci Resolve.
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
84 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 portability (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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88/100Our 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 12 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 G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 128 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 8192 | 2000 | 2048 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 15" 2496x1664 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 5 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | - | 71 | 100 | 66 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | 92.3 | 85.1 | 99.5 | 74.6 | 99.9 | 10.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 97.5 | 93.5 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.6 | 94.2 | 91.4 | 90.1 | 96.2 | 74.2 | 88.9 | 98.7 | 59.9 | 98.3 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96 | 92.3 | 98.6 | 99.7 | 95.4 | 7.2 | 97.3 | 95 | 80.7 | 87.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 88 | 93 | 90.2 | 90.1 | 96.2 | 72.7 | 66.6 | 79.6 | 32.8 | 97.3 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 91.7 | 88.1 | 87 | 98.7 | 97.7 | 9.1 | 94 | 79.6 | 59.9 | 54.5 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.7 | 27.9 | 98.6 | 59.8 | 90.9 | 57.3 | 79.7 | 79.6 | 80.7 | 80 |
Usage Scores
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