MacBook Pro 16-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 14-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 16-Inch (Late 2023) is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Max processor with fourteen cores (10 performance, 4 efficiency), a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 36 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 1 TB onboard SSD. Both RAM and SSD could be customized with higher-end options at purchase but are not upgradable later.

Available in silver and "Space Black" (but not "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, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

It also has a high-resolution 16.2" widescreen 3456x2234 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display and a battery with an estimated 15-22 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, this 16" "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model offers a slightly brighter screen, a faster processor and GPU, and a new black color option.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro from Late 2023, configured with the 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU M3 Max chip, served as a formidable option for creative professionals. This model delivered a substantial performance leap over the M2 Max generation, particularly in CPU-bound tasks, thanks to the re-architected M3 chip. It came in a new, fingerprint-resistant 'Space Black' finish and featured a display with increased SDR brightness. While it shared the same exceptional design, port layout, and keyboard as its predecessor, the underlying power and efficiency were significantly enhanced. It maintained its reputation for class-leading battery life, a stunning display, and a powerful speaker system, solidifying its status as a top-tier mobile workstation for those who needed more than M3 Pro power but not the absolute peak graphical performance of the 40-core GPU variant.