8.6
Mac
All mac
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
A portable workstation for video editors and 3D artists. The fans finally get audible under full load, but nothing else in this size comes close.
Our score9.0 / 10
Released2024
Launch price$3,499
Our take
A portable workstation for video editors and 3D artists. The fans finally get audible under full load, but nothing else in this size comes close.
Every Mac we review becomes someone’s main computer for at least a month. We pay most attention to sustained performance, fan noise, battery life on real workdays and how far the base memory goes.
Pros
- Huge GPU performance
- Up to 128GB memory
- Large XDR display
Cons
- Very expensive
- Heavy for travel
Specifications
| Display | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) |
|---|---|
| Chip | M4 Max, up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU |
| Memory | From 36GB, up to 128GB |
| Ports | Three Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
