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.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Dell XPS 16 remains a stunning piece of hardware with a trackpad that feels invisible and a keyboard that rewards long typing sessions, but a fresh wave of competitors has made the premium Windows space genuinely exciting again. The MacBook Pro M4 Max is the raw performance king, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is the portable powerhouse, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the gamer's dream, the MSI Prestige 13 Evo is the ultralight value pick, and the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro ties Android users into a seamless ecosystem. The XPS 16 still earns its spot for design purists who want Windows and a display that melts into the chassis, but you should cross-shop harder than you did six months ago.
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.
- 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
The competitive field has shifted notably around the Dell XPS 16. The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max has stormed in with absurd single-core speed and battery life that makes everything else look broken, though you pay a steep premium and live in macOS. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 brings a gorgeous OLED panel and genuine gaming chops in a shockingly portable chassis, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 counters with raw 14th-gen Intel power and a 240Hz display that esports players will love. The MSI Prestige 13 Evo is the dark horse here, an ultralight with a color-accurate screen and all-day stamina that undercuts the XPS on weight and price. Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro ties it all together with a stunning AMOLED touchscreen and deep ecosystem integration if you own a Galaxy phone. The XPS 16 still holds its ground with that near-borderless display and premium aluminum build, but it no longer runs uncontested in the "big beautiful Windows laptop" category.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | HP OMEN Transcend | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 128 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 8192 | 2000 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15" 2496x1664 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | - | 71 | 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 | 83.7 | 99.6 | 76.8 | 99.9 | 10.7 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 97.2 | 93 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.7 | 90.3 | 91.9 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 74.2 | 89.3 | 98.5 | 59.6 | 98.2 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.2 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 6.8 | 97.4 | 94.6 | 80.3 | 85.9 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 88 | 91.9 | 90.8 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 72.9 | 67.4 | 78.9 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 24.1 | 98.8 | 63.5 | 90.6 | 57 | 80.3 | 78.9 | 80.3 | 78.4 |
| MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Compare | 96.2 | 93.2 | 61.4 | 90.7 | 89.7 | 9.4 | 61.9 | 94.6 | 59.6 | 88.9 |
