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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
The 2023 creator flagship still packs workstation-class grunt and the same superb XDR display as its successor — only M4-generation efficiency, Thunderbolt 5 and the sharper webcam separate it from the new king.
Pros
- Workstation-class CPU and GPU power
- Superb 120Hz Mini-LED XDR display
- Full port array with HDMI and SD
- Excellent speakers and battery
Cons
- Superseded by the M4 Max
- Thunderbolt 4, not 5
- Heavy at 2.16kg
- 1080p webcam trails the M4 generation
Good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
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 M3 Max (14-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU
- RAM
- 36 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5 (unified)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- NVMe SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 3,120
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 20,200
Battery
- Capacity
- 100 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 13 h
- Charging
- 140 W
Design
- Weight
- 2.16 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 Sonoma
Quick answers
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) earns an Inno Score of 69.9/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The 2023 creator flagship still packs workstation-class grunt and the same superb XDR display as its successor — only M4-generation efficiency, Thunderbolt 5 and the sharper webcam separate it from the new king.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)?
Processor: Apple M3 Max (14-core) · RAM: 36 GB · Screen size: 16.2 ″ · Weight: 2.16 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro), Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max), ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
