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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
The $2,499 base 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2023 uses the 12-core M2 Pro with a 19-core GPU, 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, with M2 Max as the upgrade. The chassis and display match the 2021 model, with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and a more advanced HDMI port added.
Pros
- 12-core M2 Pro with 19-core GPU in the base model
- About 16 hours of web browsing in review testing
- 120Hz mini-LED display with 1,600 nits HDR peak
- Wi-Fi 6E plus three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3
- Large 99.6Wh battery with 140W fast charging
Cons
- Heavy at 2.15kg and 16.8mm thick
- Display notch cuts into the top of the screen
- Base model has only 512GB of storage, 1TB adds $200
Good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Performance uses the published results of the Apple M2 Pro (12-core), because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
Display
- Screen size
- 16.2 ″
- Panel type
- Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
- Resolution
- 3456x2234
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1,600 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU
- RAM
- 16 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5 (unified)
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
Battery
- Capacity
- 99.6 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 16 h
- Charging
- 140 W
Design
- Weight
- 2.15 kg
- Thickness
- 16.8 mm
- Material
- Aluminum
Connectivity
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Webcam
- 1080p FaceTime HD
- Biometrics
- Touch ID
Software
- Operating system
- macOS Ventura
Quick answers
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) earns an Inno Score of 63.9/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The $2,499 base 16-inch MacBook Pro for 2023 uses the 12-core M2 Pro with a 19-core GPU, 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, with M2 Max as the upgrade. The chassis and display match the 2021 model, with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and a more advanced HDMI port added.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)?
Processor: Apple M2 Pro (12-core) · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 16.2 ″ · Weight: 2.15 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024), REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026), Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
