Apple · 2023 · end of life
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max, 2023)
M2 Max, 2023
The 16 inch M2 Max with a 38-core GPU, 100 Wh battery and the 1000-nit ProMotion XDR panel; still a serious creator workstation on the used market and the most powerful Apple Silicon that runs Linux well via Asahi M2.
from $2,599 last seen 2025-02-14
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- Best for creative work programming AI and data work
- Linux: minor fixes
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 9/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 6/10
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
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent via Asahi · Best on fedora. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : works
M2 Max gets the M2 Pro/Max Asahi support story: GPU stable in linux-asahi, WiFi and Bluetooth in linux-asahi, display and NVMe on laptops, suspend stable. The six-speaker system shows audio artifacts under Asahi, HDMI audio is a preview, Touch ID never works.
Asahi Linux: M2 feature support →Show full report
Fedora Asahi Remix is the recommended distro and the installer is available.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Apple M2 Max (12-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M2 Max GPU (38-core) |
| RAM | 32 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 (M2 Max, 2023) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). M2 Max gets the M2 Pro/Max Asahi support story: GPU stable in linux-asahi, WiFi and Bluetooth in linux-asahi, display and NVMe on laptops, suspend stable.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max, 2023) cost?
- Last seen around 2599 USD (2025-02-14). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max, 2023) good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 6/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max, 2023)?
- 2.16 kg (4.76 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 100 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 32 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max, 2023) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $2,599 last seen 2025-02-14
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