Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

★★★★★ 5.0 (73)

The M4 Max chip with a 40-core GPU and 128GB of unified memory enables desktop-class performance for 3D rendering and massive AI model training. Its 16.2-inch Mini-LED display delivers 1000 nits sustained brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate, paired with a robust build and extensive Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. This machine is best for data scientists and 3D artists who need to run complex, memory-intensive simulations on the go.

CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 128 GB
Storage 4 TB
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 2.2 kg
Battery 100 Wh
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black laptop
83 Overall Score

No current retailer price

Also available in:

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong screen (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong storage (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th

Cons

  • Below average affordability (1st percentile)
  • Below average portability (11th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

Exclusive

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

85/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · May 2026
1175Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Happy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q1 2026100/1005 reviews

    All reviews in Q1 2026 are 5-star, praising the MacBook Pro's power, display, and performance for photo/video editing.

    • Exceptional performance for demanding tasks like 4K video editing.
    • Stunning display quality, especially compared to older models.
    • Great value at a deep discount, solid build.
    • Fast SSD and Thunderbolt 5 compatibility praised.
  2. Q4 202595/1007 reviews

    Buyers praise the M4 Max MacBook Pro for exceptional speed, silent operation, and seamless multitasking. A few note the camera notch as visually unappealing.

    • Exceptional performance for video editing, photo work, and heavy multitasking without lag or fan noise.
    • Fast, responsive, and consistent performance even during long, demanding sessions.
    • Camera notch described as ugly and a design misstep, but does not affect functionality.
    • Great value and fast service from B&H, with better pricing than Apple's site.

Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 93.8
GPU 90.6
RAM 99.5
Ports 73.5
Screen 99.8
Portability 11
Storage 98.5
User Sentiment 81.2
Reliability 98.1
Social Proof 93.9
Affordability 0.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Apple M4 Max
Cores 16

Graphics

GPU Apple (40-Core)
Type Integrated
VRAM Type System Shared

Memory & Storage

RAM 128 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR5
Storage 4 TB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16.2"
Resolution 3456x2234
Panel Mini-LED
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Brightness 1600 nits
Color Gamut 100% DCI-P3

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 3
USB Ports 0
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 5
HDMI 1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3

Physical

Weight 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs
Battery 100 Wh
OS macOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
CPU Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RAM (GB) 128 32 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 4096 2048 1024 1024 2048 2048
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234 14" 2880x1800 15.1" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160 16" 2560x1600
GPU Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
OS macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 2.2 1.6 2 1.6 2.7 2.5
Battery (Wh) 100 - 80 71 100 96
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageUser SentimentReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 93.890.699.573.599.81198.581.298.193.90.9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.490.989.496.573.789.898.960.498.45.4
Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare 94.687.486.497.394.456.479.37081.889.327.3
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.192.689.789.496.572.365.281.233.497.38.4
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.294.586.498.6989.393.981.260.451.310.2
Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare 97.292.686.483.390.712.689.890.8498.414.1

Usage Scores

Overall (83.3)AI/LLM (89.8)Gaming (53.7)Portability (56.7)Creator (78)Student (72.5)Business (78.5)Developer (96)Entertainment (86.6)
  • Overall83.3
  • AI/LLM89.8
  • Gaming53.7
  • Portability56.7
  • Creator78
  • Student72.5
  • Business78.5
  • Developer96
  • Entertainment86.6

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations23

Show all 23 configurations

Similar Products