Apple · 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max, 2023)
M3 Max, 2023
The 2023 M3 Max 16 was the first to hit 1000 nits sustained on the 120 Hz ProMotion mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR with a 22-hour battery claim, 36 GB unified memory in the base SKU.
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- Best for creative work programming AI and data work
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, display, build, and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 10/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 9/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M3 Max GPU (30-core) |
| RAM | 36 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16.2" 3456x2234 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.16 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 100 Wh, around 15 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max, 2023) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Asahi supports M1 and M2 cleanly.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max, 2023) cost?
- RRP is about 3499 USD; street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max, 2023)?
- 2.16 kg (4.76 lb). That's average weight.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 100 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 10/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 36 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with macOS.
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