MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M2 Max, 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Max" 12-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 14-Inch (2023) is powered by a 3.68 GHz Apple M2 Max processor with twelve cores (8 performance, 4 efficiency), a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 32 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 1 TB onboard SSD. Both RAM and SSD were only upgradable at the time of purchase.

Available in silver and "Space Gray," this notebook features an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

It also has a high-resolution 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display and a battery with an estimated 12-18 hour life.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, the 14" "2023" MacBook Pro models offer faster performance and graphics, longer battery life, improved connectivity, and the option for more RAM at an additional cost.

The 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max chip, featuring a 12-core CPU and a 30-core GPU, further solidified Apple's lead in high-performance mobile computing. This model offered a significant boost in both CPU and GPU power compared to the M1 Max, making complex tasks feel even more effortless. The machine retained the highly-praised design of the 2021 model, including the exceptional Liquid Retina XDR display, extensive port selection, and comfortable Magic Keyboard. Key upgrades included the move to HDMI 2.1 and Wi-Fi 6E, enhancing its connectivity credentials. While it was an incremental update, the raw performance gains and phenomenal battery life made it an incredibly compelling, if expensive, tool for professionals who needed maximum power in a portable 14-inch form factor.