Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 48GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The M4 Max 16-core chip with a 40-core GPU and 48GB of unified memory delivers desktop-class performance for 3D rendering and complex data modeling. Its 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display reaches 1000 nits sustained brightness for precise HDR color grading, while the 4TB SSD provides massive local storage for high-resolution assets. This machine is best for 3D artists and data scientists who need to run demanding, previously desktop-bound workflows on location.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 48 GB
Storage 4 TB
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 2.2 kg
Battery 100 Wh
84 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong storage (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)
- Below average portability (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
85/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q1 202695/100
Buyers are highly satisfied with performance, screen quality, and design for demanding tasks like photo/video editing.
- Exceptional performance, especially with M4 Max chip for creative workloads.
- Stunning display praised for clarity and size upgrade over previous models.
- Great value noted for discounted pricing or deep discounts.
- Fast SSD and Thunderbolt compatibility enhance workflow efficiency.
- Q4 202592/100
Users praise the M4 Max's speed and build quality; one notes the camera notch is visually unappealing.
- Outstanding performance; fast and consistent under heavy multitasking.
- Excellent build quality; solid construction and reliable.
- Camera notch is ugly and disrupts screen appearance.
- Great value; better pricing than Apple store and fast shipping.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Max |
| Cores | 16 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 48 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 |
| Ethernet | No |
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 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-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 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 48 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| 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 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | 93.8 | 90.7 | 90.7 | 85.5 | 99.8 | 11 | 98.5 | 81.1 | 98.1 | 93.9 | 1.5 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.2 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 69.9 | 81.8 | 89.2 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 81.1 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.5 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.1 | 60.4 | 51.2 | 10.2 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 90.7 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall83.5
- AI/LLM68.2
- Gaming53.2
- Portability56.9
- Creator77.6
- Student72.2
- Business78
- Developer95.2
- Entertainment86.8
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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