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MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max vs MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max against MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max, side by side.
Cheaper to start
MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max
Starts about $100 lower.
Rated higher
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max
9.6 vs 9.2 on our design scale.
Standout
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max
Unrivaled performance-per-watt
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max
The M4 Max mobile workstation — the same argument as the M3 Max, executed further.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Unrivaled performance-per-watt
- Stunning Mini-LED display
- Exceptional thermal management
Cons
- Extremely expensive memory upgrades
- Not suited for most AAA PC gaming
- Heavy frame
Specifications
- key_features16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, M4 Max 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, up to 128GB RAM
- NPU—
- RAM—
- Ports—
- Weight—
- Battery—
- Display—
- Storage—
- Processor—
MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max
A flagship mobile workstation designed for peak performance-per-watt and heavy local AI inference.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Unmatched battery life under heavy load
- Class-leading NPU performance
- Phenomenal display
Cons
- Extremely expensive memory upgrades
- Closed ecosystem restricts some open-source tools
Specifications
- key_features—
- NPU38 TOPS (Neural Engine)
- RAMUp to 128GB Unified
- Ports3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3
- Weight2.14 kg
- BatteryUp to 22 hours
- Display16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
- StorageUp to 8TB SSD
- ProcessorApple M4 Max