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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Max

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Max
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series)
Processor
Apple M4 Max (14 cores) 14 x 2.6 - 4.5 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
36 GB 
, DDR5-8533
Display
16.20 inch 3:2, 3456 x 2234 pixel 254 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe
Connections
3 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
Battery
100 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.15 kg ( = 75.84 oz / 4.74 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
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Price comparison

Average Score: 93% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: - %, features: - %, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Max

The MacBook Pro 16 M4 MAX Review - Who Needs This!?
Source: The Tech Chap English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2024
MacBook Pro M4 Max FULL Review - INSANE Performance!
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2024

Foreign Reviews

93% Recensione MacBook Pro M4 Max. È la workstation portatile più potente al mondo
Source: DDay IT Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 90% workmanship: 90%

Comment

Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter designed by Apple that's built into the 14-core Apple M4 Max SoC. It features 32 "cores" and has access to at least 36 GB of fast 410 GB/s LPDDR5x on-package RAM depending on the configuration. Its gaming performance is set to be about as good as that of the RTX 4050 Laptop.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


M4 Max (14 cores): A powerful ARM architecture processor (SoC) that debuted in Sep 2024. It features 10 performance CPU cores along with 4 efficient cores. The 32-core M4 GPU and at least 36 GB of fast 410 GB/s LPDDR5x on-package memory are included as well, as is USB 4 and Thunderbolt 5 support. The CPU portion of the SoC is set to be just slightly faster than the 16-core M3 Max whereas the iGPU could be as fast as the RTX 4050 Laptop in games. The TDP power target is most likely ~85 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.20":

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


93%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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