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MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max

MacBook Pro M3 Max Review: The Pro's Pro Laptop

January 8, 2024·16 min read·By Marcus Rodriguez
9.5Exceptional

TEQLAB Score

Score Breakdown

design
9
display
10
performance
10
battery
9
keyboard
9.5
value
8

The M3 Max pushes Apple Silicon to new heights with incredible performance and efficiency. But at $3,499+, is it worth the premium?


Apple's MacBook Pro with M3 Max represents the pinnacle of laptop computing...

TEQLAB Verdict

The definitive laptop for creative professionals. Unmatched performance with all-day battery life.

Pros

  • +Unrivaled performance in a laptop form factor
  • +Stunning mini-LED display with ProMotion
  • +All-day battery life even under heavy loads
  • +Excellent keyboard and trackpad
  • +Whisper-quiet under most workloads

Cons

  • -Very expensive starting at $3,499
  • -Still notch instead of camera in bezel
  • -Limited to 3 Thunderbolt ports
  • -Weight of 4.7 lbs not ideal for travel

Product Details

BrandApple
CategoryLaptop
Price$3499
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Marcus Rodriguez

Marcus Rodriguez

Hardware Editor

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