Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
The M4 Max chip's 40-core GPU and 1600-nit Mini-LED 120Hz display set this laptop apart, delivering fluid HDR content at 3456x2234 resolution. The nano-texture glass option effectively cuts glare in bright environments, while Thunderbolt 5 and MagSafe 3 provide versatile, high-bandwidth connectivity. It's best for developers compiling large projects and video editors who require a 1600-nit HDR reference display, as the integrated GPU falters for serious gaming.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 64 GB
Storage 2 TB
Screen 16.2" 3456x2234
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 2.2 kg
Battery 100 Wh
79 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ram (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong storage (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average affordability (3rd 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.
88/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praised the MacBook Pro's performance, screen, and value, calling it a solid machine for demanding tasks like video editing.
- Excellent performance for photo and 4K video editing
- Amazing screen quality
- Great value at a deep discount
- Fast SSD compatibility and Thunderbolt 5 support
- Q4 202583/100
Buyers praise the M4 Max MacBook Pro for its speed, build quality, and B&H's pricing/service, but note the camera notch is ugly and the price is high.
- Performance is very fast and consistent for demanding tasks.
- B&H offers competitive pricing, fast delivery, and good packaging.
- The camera notch is described as ugly and a design flaw.
- Price is considered extremely high, with one buyer calling it overpriced.
Based on 11 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 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 | 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) | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 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 | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | 93.8 | 90.7 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.8 | 11 | 93.9 | 90.7 | 98.1 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.2 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 69.8 | 81.8 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 81 | 33.4 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.5 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81 | 60.4 | 10.2 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61.1 | 65.3 | 90.7 | 33.4 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall78.7
- AI/LLM77.6
- Gaming51.5
- Portability52.2
- Creator75
- Student65.4
- Business71.8
- Developer90.3
- Entertainment80.9
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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