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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- Superseded by the M4 Max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)
- 3,120Top 12%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 20,200Top 10%
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 68.2/100 (“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 ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA, Lenovo Legion 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11), Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
