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{{Infobox computing device
{{Infobox computing device
| name = Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
  | name = Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
| title =  
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| manufacturer = [[Apple Inc.]]
  | manufacturer = [[Apple Inc.]]
| family = [[MacBook Pro]]
  | family = [[MacBook Pro]]
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| generation =  
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| release date = {{Start date and age|2023|10|df=yes|br=y}}
  | release date = {{Start date and age|2023|10|df=yes|br=y}}
| lifespan =  
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| price = [[United States dollar|USD]] 2500 to 3500
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| discontinued = No
  | discontinued = No
| units sold =  
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| units shipped =  
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| os = [[macOS]]
  | os = [[macOS Sonoma]]
| power =  
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| soc =  
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| cpu = [[Apple M3 Max]] with 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU <br/>[[Apple M3 Max]] with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU
  | cpu = [[Apple M3]]<br>[[Apple M3 Pro]]<br>[[Apple M3 Max]]
| memory = 36 GB or 48 GB unified memory
  | memory = 18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, or 128 GB unified memory
| memory slots =  
  | memory slots =  
| storage = 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB SSD
  | storage = 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD
| storage slots =  
  | storage slots =  
| memory card =  
  | memory card = [[SDXC card slot]]
| camera = 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  | camera = 1080p FaceTime HD camera
| display = '''[[Screen Size|Screen size]]''': 16 inch <br/>'''[[Panel Type|Panel type]]''': [[Liquid Retina XDR]] <br/>'''[[Resolution]]''': 3456 x 2234 <br/>'''[[Pixel density|PPI]]''': 254 <br/>'''[[Brightness|Brightness]]''': 1000 nits sustained (full-screen), 1600 nits peak (HDR) <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|P3]]''': 100% <br/>'''[[Refresh Rate|Refresh rate]]''': ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
  | display = '''[[Screen Size|Screen size]]''': 16.2 inch <br/>'''[[Panel Type|Panel type]]''': [[Liquid Retina XDR]] <br/>'''[[Coating]]''': Glossy<br>'''[[Resolution]]''': 3456 x 2234 <br/>'''[[Pixel density|PPI]]''': 254 <br/>'''[[Aspect Ratio|Aspect ratio]]''': 16:10 <br/>'''[[Refresh Rate|Refresh rate]]''': Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion) <br/>'''[[Brightness|Brightness]]''': 600 Nits (SDR), 1000 Nits (XDR), 1600 Nits (peak HDR) <br/>'''[[Contrast Ratio|Contrast ratio]]''': 1,000,000:1<br>'''[[Color Gamut|Wide color (P3)]]''': Yes <br/>'''[[True Tone Technology|True Tone]]''': Yes
| graphics = Integrated [[Apple M3 Max]] GPU with 30 or 40 cores
  | graphics = Integrated [[Apple M3]] GPU<br>Integrated [[Apple M3 Pro]] GPU<br>Integrated [[Apple M3 Max]] GPU
| sound = Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers<br>Wide stereo sound<br>Support for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos
  | sound = High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers<br>Wide stereo sound<br>Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
| input =  
  | input =  
| controllers =  
  | controllers =  
| touchpad = Force Touch trackpad
  | touchpad = Force Touch trackpad
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi 6E]] (802.11ax) <br> [[Bluetooth 5.3]] <br> 3 x [[Thunderbolt 4]] (USB-C) <br> 1 x [[HDMI]] <br> 1 x [[SDXC card slot]] <br> 1 x [[3.5mm headphone jack]]
  | connectivity = [[Wi-Fi 6E]]<br>[[Bluetooth 5.3]]<br>3 x [[Thunderbolt 4]] (USB-C) ports<br>1 x [[HDMI]] port<br>1 x [[3.5mm headphone jack]]<br>1 x [[MagSafe 3]] port
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| dimensions = '''W''': {{convert|14.01|in|cm}} <br/>'''D''': {{convert|9.77|in|cm}} <br/>'''H''': {{convert|0.66|in|cm}}
  | dimensions = '''H''': {{convert|0.66|in|cm}} <br/>'''W''': {{convert|14.01|in|cm}} <br/>'''D''': {{convert|9.77|in|cm}}
| battery = 100 Wh Li-Polymer
  | battery = 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer
| weight = {{convert|4.8|lbs|kg}}
  | weight = {{convert|4.7|lbs|kg}} (M3 Pro), {{convert|4.8|lbs|kg}} (M3 Max)
| weight of power brick =  
  | weight of power brick = 140W USB-C Power Adapter
| number pad = No
  | number pad = No
| chassis = '''Color''': Silver or Space Gray<br>'''Materials''': Recycled aluminum enclosure
  | chassis = '''Color''': Space Black, Silver<br>'''Materials''': 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
| keyboard lighting color = Backlit Magic Keyboard
  | keyboard lighting color = Backlit Magic Keyboard
| fingerprint reader = [[Touch ID]]
  | fingerprint reader = Touch ID
| facial recognition = No
  | facial recognition = No
| special features =  
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| topgame =  
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| compatibility =  
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| predecessor = [[Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)]]
  | predecessor = [[Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)]]
| successor =  
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| related =  
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| website = [https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16/ Apple]
  | website = [https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs Apple]
}}
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The '''Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)''' is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals and creatives, featuring Apple's M3 Max chip with options for a 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU or a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU. It is available in Silver and Space Gray finishes and offers configurations with 36 GB or 48 GB of unified memory. The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, providing a resolution of 3456 x 2234 and supporting ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz. The device is designed to deliver exceptional performance for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development.<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-16/ |title=MacBook Pro 16 Specifications |publisher=Apple |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The '''Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)''' is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals and creatives, featuring Apple's M3 series chips. It is available in various configurations, offering a range of CPU and GPU capabilities, memory, and storage options.<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs |title=MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Specifications |publisher=Apple |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>


== Primary Hardware ==
== Primary Hardware ==
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=== [[Central Processing Unit (CPU)|Processor]] ===
=== [[Central Processing Unit (CPU)|Processor]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available with the following processor configurations:
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following processors<ref name="specs" />:
* [[Apple M3 Max]] with a 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU
*[[Apple M3]] with an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU.
* [[Apple M3 Max]] with a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU
*[[Apple M3 Pro]] with an 11-core CPU (5 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores) and a 14-core GPU, configurable to a 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU.
*[[Apple M3 Max]] with a 14-core CPU (10 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) and a 30-core GPU, configurable to a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU.


The M3 Max chip is designed to provide high performance for professional applications, with the 16-core CPU variant offering additional performance cores compared to the 14-core variant. According to MaxTech, the 16-core CPU provides a 10.6% faster multicore score in Geekbench compared to the 14-core variant, which may justify the additional cost for users who require maximum performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=how%20much%20worse%20is%20the%20base%20model%20Bend%20M3%20Max%20with%20a%2014%20core%20CPU%20and%2030%20core%20GPU%20compared%20to%20the%20one%20that%20Apple%20advertised%20the%20full%2016%20core%20and%2040%20core%20GPU |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 series chips are designed to deliver high performance with efficient power consumption, making them suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The M3 Max, in particular, offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with enhanced GPU capabilities and memory bandwidth.<ref name="specs" />


In real-world applications, the 16-core model demonstrates superior performance in tasks such as music production, where it can handle more tracks in Logic Pro compared to the 14-core model. However, for tasks like web design and video editing, the performance difference is less pronounced, suggesting that the 14-core model may be sufficient for users with less demanding workloads.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20let%27s%20move%20on%20to%20some%20real%20world%20CPU%20based%20tasks%20because%20this%20model%20does%20have%2016%20cores%20with%2012%20performance%20cores%20compared%20to%20the%2014%20core%20model%20here%20which%20only%20has%2010%20performance%20cores |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 Pro, while efficient, shows only marginal performance improvements over the M2 Pro in multi-core tasks, with a slight increase in single-core performance. The M3 Pro's power consumption is reduced to around 26-27 W compared to the M2 Pro's 34 W, highlighting its efficiency.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=The%20multi%2Dcore%20performance%20in%20the%20native%20tests%20is%20only%20a%20few%20percentage%20points%20higher%20(between%202%25%20and%206%25) |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


The M3 Max chip is based on a 3-nanometer process, offering improved efficiency and performance over previous generations. The single-core performance has seen a notable increase due to the CPU's ability to run at 4 GHz, compared to 3.5 GHz in previous models. This results in a 38% improvement in multicore performance while using only 16% more power.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=now%20getting%20into%20single%20core%20CPU%20performance%20we%20see%20a%20really%20nice%20increase%20and%20that%20is%20because%20the%20CPU%20can%20now%20run%20out%204%20GHz%20slightly%20higher%20than%20that%20compared%20to%203.5%20so%20that%20is%20a%20nice%20game%20and%20as%20far%20as%20multicore%20this%20is%20where%20we%20have%20a%20massive%20difference%20almost%2020%2C000%20compared%20to%2014%2C000%20that%20is%20actually%2038%25%20better%20performance%20and%20the%20crazy%20thing%20is%20we%20are%20only%20using%2016%25%20more%20power%20to%20get%2050%25%20more%20performance%20this%20is%20the%20kind%20of%20upgrade%20we%20needed%20going%20from%20the%20M1%20Max |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 Max offers a substantial CPU upgrade, with the high-end model featuring 12 performance cores, resulting in a significant performance boost. The M3 Max's CPU performance is notably better than the M2 Max, with a 63% increase in Cinebench R23 Multi test scores, surpassing Intel's H45 CPUs and AMD's HS processors.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20performance%20is%20significantly%20better%20compared%20to%20the%20old%20M2%20Max%2C%20and%20we%20see%20an%20advantage%20of%2063%20%25%20in%20the%20Cinebench%20R23%20Multi%20test. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


'''Benchmarks''':
'''Benchmarks''':
* Geekbench CPU Test:
*Cinebench R23:
** 16-core CPU: 10.6% faster multicore score than 14-core CPU<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=how%20much%20worse%20is%20the%20base%20model%20Bend%20M3%20Max%20with%20a%2014%20core%20CPU%20and%2030%20core%20GPU%20compared%20to%20the%20one%20that%20Apple%20advertised%20the%20full%2016%20core%20and%2040%20core%20GPU |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
** M3 Pro 12-Core: ~15106 pts (multi-core), ~1977 pts (single-core)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20M3%20Pro%2012%2DCore%20%7C%2015106%20Points |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
** Multicore performance: 38% improvement over previous models<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=now%20getting%20into%20single%20core%20CPU%20performance%20we%20see%20a%20really%20nice%20increase%20and%20that%20is%20because%20the%20CPU%20can%20now%20run%20out%204%20GHz%20slightly%20higher%20than%20that%20compared%20to%203.5%20so%20that%20is%20a%20nice%20game%20and%20as%20far%20as%20multicore%20this%20is%20where%20we%20have%20a%20massive%20difference%20almost%2020%2C000%20compared%20to%2014%2C000%20that%20is%20actually%2038%25%20better%20performance%20and%20the%20crazy%20thing%20is%20we%20are%20only%20using%2016%25%20more%20power%20to%20get%2050%25%20more%20performance%20this%20is%20the%20kind%20of%20upgrade%20we%20needed%20going%20from%20the%20M1%20Max |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
** M3 Max 16-Core: ~24024 pts (multi-core), ~1968 pts (single-core)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20M3%20Max%2016%2DCore%20%7C%2024024%20Points |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


=== [[Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)|Graphics]] ===
=== [[Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)|Graphics]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features integrated graphics with the following configurations:
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features integrated graphics within the M3 series chips<ref name="specs" />:
* [[Apple M3 Max]] with a 30-core GPU
*[[Apple M3]] with a 10-core GPU.
* [[Apple M3 Max]] with a 40-core GPU
*[[Apple M3 Pro]] with a 14-core GPU, configurable to an 18-core GPU.
*[[Apple M3 Max]] with a 30-core GPU, configurable to a 40-core GPU.


The 40-core GPU variant offers 33% more cores than the 30-core variant, resulting in a 26% performance increase in Geekbench's Metal test. This makes the 40-core GPU more suitable for graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and 3D rendering. In 3DMark's Wildlife Extreme test, the 40-core GPU achieved a 31% higher frame rate compared to the 30-core GPU, highlighting its advantage in gaming scenarios.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20let%27s%20do%20a%20more%20real%20world%20gaming%20Benchmark%20this%20is%203D%20Marks%20Wildlife%20extreme%20which%20is%20going%20to%20simulate%20a%20gaming%20performance%20workload |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
These GPUs support hardware-accelerated ray tracing and are designed to handle intensive graphical tasks, providing smooth performance for creative applications and gaming. The M3 Max's GPU is particularly powerful, offering up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth, which is beneficial for graphics-intensive workflows.<ref name="specs" />


In Blender 3D rendering, the difference between the two GPU configurations is less significant, with the 40-core GPU completing tasks only a few seconds faster than the 30-core GPU. This suggests that for certain rendering tasks, the additional GPU cores may not provide a substantial benefit.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20let%27s%20get%20into%20blender%203D%20rendering%20performance%20because%20the%20biggest%20change%20with%20these%20new%20M3%20chips%20is%20the%20new%20Ray%20tracing%20cores |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 Pro's GPU shows a slight performance increase over the M2 Pro, with a power consumption increase from 25 W to 28 W. The M3 Pro GPU performs well in benchmarks, placing ahead of some dedicated GPUs like the RTX 4050 but behind others like the RTX 4060.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=In%20most%20benchmarks%2C%20we%20see%20a%20slight%20performance%20increase%20compared%20to%20the%20M2%20Pro%20with%2019%20GPU%20cores |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


The M3 Max chip introduces ray tracing cores, which significantly enhance rendering performance. In Cinebench, the M3 Max demonstrates nearly double the performance of previous models due to these ray tracing capabilities, while using less power.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=using%20Graphics%20to%20render%20in%20C%20bench%20the%20difference%20is%20insane%20almost%20double%20the%20performance%20because%20of%20the%20ray%20tracing%20cores%20and%20this%20is%20where%20the%20M3%20series%20gets%20very%20impressive%20even%20the%20bend%20version%20and%20even%20more%20impressive%20is%20that%20it%27s%20using%2025%20watts%20instead%20of%2030%20to%20do%20this%20because%20the%20ray%20tracing%20cores%20are%20very%20efficient |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 Max's GPU, with 40 cores, offers a performance increase of 13-25% over the M2 Max, with a maximum power consumption of 60 Watts. It outperforms the RTX 4070 Laptop in the 3DMark Wildlife Unlimited test and is only 9% behind the RTX 4080 Laptop at 125 Watts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20performance%20is%20between%2013%2D25%20%25%20higher%20depending%20on%20the%20test%2C%20but%20the%20maximum%20power%20consumption%20dropped%20from%2064%20to%2060%20Watts. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


'''Benchmarks''':
'''Benchmarks''':
* Geekbench Metal Test:
*3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
** 40-core GPU: 26% faster than 30-core GPU<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20let%27s%20do%20a%20more%20real%20world%20gaming%20Benchmark%20this%20is%203D%20Marks%20Wildlife%20extreme%20which%20is%20going%20to%20simulate%20a%20gaming%20performance%20workload |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
** M3 Pro 18-Core GPU: ~14545 pts<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20M3%20Pro%2018%2DCore%20GPU%20%7C%2014545%20Points |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
* 3DMark Wildlife Extreme:
** M3 Max 40-Core GPU: ~31268 pts<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20M3%20Max%2040%2DCore%20GPU%20%7C%2031268%20Points |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
** 40-core GPU: 31% higher frame rate than 30-core GPU<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20let%27s%20do%20a%20more%20real%20world%20gaming%20Benchmark%20this%20is%203D%20Marks%20Wildlife%20extreme%20which%20is%20going%20to%20simulate%20a%20gaming%20performance%20workload |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
* Cinebench Rendering:
** Nearly double the performance of previous models<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=using%20Graphics%20to%20render%20in%20C%20bench%20the%20difference%20is%20insane%20almost%20double%20the%20performance%20because%20of%20the%20ray%20tracing%20cores%20and%20this%20is%20where%20the%20M3%20series%20gets%20very%20impressive%20even%20the%20bend%20version%20and%20even%20more%20impressive%20is%20that%20it%27s%20using%2025%20watts%20instead%20of%2030%20to%20do%20this%20because%20the%20ray%20tracing%20cores%20are%20very%20efficient |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>


=== [[Random Access Memory (RAM)|Memory]] ===
=== [[Random Access Memory (RAM)|Memory]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available with 36 GB or 48 GB of unified memory. The additional memory in the 48 GB configuration can be beneficial for memory-intensive applications and multitasking, although the performance difference may not be significant for all users.<ref name="specs" />
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers unified memory configurations ranging from 18 GB to 128 GB, depending on the chosen chip<ref name="specs" />:
*18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, or 128 GB unified memory.


The memory bandwidth has been reduced to 300 GB/s from 400 GB/s in previous models, which may impact performance in certain applications, although the overall system performance remains strong due to other improvements in the M3 Max chip.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=if%20we%20look%20at%20the%20ram%20well%20now%20it%20runs%20at%20300%20GB%20per%20second%20instead%20of%20400%20that%27s%2025%25%20less%20memory%20bandwidth%20now%20yes%20we%20do%20have%2036%20gigs%20of%20RAM%20compared%20to%20to%2032%20so%20that%20is%20a%20small%20upgrade%20but%20it%27s%20just%20a%20difference%20of%20how%20it%20is%20laid%20out%20and%20how%20many%20chips%20require%20that |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The unified memory architecture allows the CPU and GPU to access the same memory pool, improving performance and efficiency for memory-intensive tasks. This design is particularly advantageous for applications that require large amounts of data to be processed quickly.<ref name="specs" />


=== [[Storage]] ===
=== [[Storage]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers storage options of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB SSD. The storage is soldered onto the motherboard, making it non-upgradeable after purchase.<ref name="specs" />
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available with various SSD storage options<ref name="specs" />:
*512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD.


The SSD speeds have been improved, with read speeds reaching 6,271 MB/s, providing faster data access and transfer compared to previous models.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=now%20Apple%20also%20changed%20up%20how%20much%20SSD%20chips%20go%20into%20this%20machine%20and%20when%20we%20look%20at%20the%20actual%20speeds%20they%20got%20faster%206%2C271%20compared%20to%20564%20right%20now%20in%20terms%20of%20the%20read%20speed%20they%20are%20very%20similar%20so%20not%20a%20big%20difference%20there |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The entry-level SSD has improved in speed compared to previous models, with the 512 GB SSD now featuring four NAND chips, resulting in faster transfer rates of up to 6 GB/s read and 4.5 GB/s write.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=The%20transfer%20rates%20have%20now%20increased%20again%2C%20and%20we%20see%20a%20maximum%20of%20almost%206%20GB/s%20when%20reading%20and%20~4.5%20GB/s%20when%20writing%20data |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
The 8 TB SSD option offers excellent performance with transfer rates of up to 8 GB/s, although it comes at a high premium.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20performance%20of%20the%20Apple%20SSD%20(AP8192Z)%2C%20however%2C%20is%20excellent%20with%20transfer%20rates%20of%20up%20to%208%20GB/s. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
=== Co-processors ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 16-core Neural Engine across all configurations, which accelerates machine learning tasks and enhances the performance of AI-driven applications.<ref name="specs" />


== Input Devices ==
== Input Devices ==
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=== [[Keyboard]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 features a backlit Magic Keyboard with a scissor mechanism, providing a comfortable typing experience. The keyboard includes a Touch ID sensor for secure authentication and a large Force Touch trackpad for precise input.<ref name="specs" />
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features a backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. It also includes Touch ID for secure authentication and an ambient light sensor for automatic backlight adjustment.<ref name="specs" />


=== [[Touchpad]] ===
=== [[Touchpad]] ===
The Force Touch trackpad on the MacBook Pro 16 is large and responsive, offering precise control and support for multi-touch gestures.<ref name="specs" />
The laptop is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad, which provides precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities, enabling Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.<ref name="specs" />


=== [[Webcam]] ===
=== [[Webcam]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, providing clear video quality for video calls and conferencing. The webcam is positioned higher due to the larger display, offering a better angle for video calls.<ref name="specs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcEnpWEy5k#:~:text=but%20the%20benefit%20for%20the%2016%2Dinch%20model%20is%20that%20the%20webcam%20is%20actually%20higher%20because%20of%20the%20display%20size%20so%20you%20get%20a%20little%20bit%20of%20a%20higher%20angle%20which%20does%20look%20better |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor, offering improved video quality for video calls and conferencing.<ref name="specs" />
 
=== [[Microphone]] ===
The device features a studio-quality three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming, designed to capture clear audio for calls and recordings.<ref name="specs" />


== Output Devices ==
== Output Devices ==
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=== [[Display]] ===
=== [[Display]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 features a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 3456 x 2234, offering vibrant colors and high brightness levels. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, providing smooth scrolling and responsiveness. The larger display size offers more screen real estate, making it easier to multitask and split-screen applications.<ref name="specs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcEnpWEy5k#:~:text=now%20moving%20on%20to%20the%20displays%20the%2016%2Din%20model%20is%20noticeably%20larger%20giving%20you%20a%20bit%20more%20screen%20real%20estate%20to%20work%20with%20so%20it%27s%20a%20bit%20easier%20to%20multitask%20and%20split%20screen%20as%20well%20as%20for%20editing%20videos%20photos%20and%20whatever%20else |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a native resolution of 3456 x 2234 at 254 pixels per inch. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, providing smooth scrolling and responsiveness. It also features a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content, delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks.<ref name="specs" />


The display's SDR brightness has been increased from 500 to 600 nits, with measurements showing up to 630 nits in the center, enhancing visibility in bright environments. The HDR brightness reaches 1625 nits for small portions of the screen, maintaining Apple's lead in HDR content handling over Windows rivals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20also%20increased%20the%20maximum%20SDR%20brightness%20from%20500%20to%20600%20nits%2C%20but%20that%20is%20it. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) M3 Max Review |publisher=NotebookCheck |accessdate=2023-11-09}}</ref>
The display's SDR brightness has been increased from 500 to 600 nits, with measurements showing up to 630 nits in the center, enhancing visibility in bright environments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20also%20increased%20the%20maximum%20SDR%20brightness%20from%20500%20to%20600%20nits%2C%20but%20that%20is%20it. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


=== [[Audio]] ===
=== [[Audio]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, delivering high-quality audio with support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. The larger speaker enclosures in the 16-inch model provide noticeably louder mids and more bass compared to smaller models.<ref name="specs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcEnpWEy5k#:~:text=as%20you%20just%20heard%20the%2016in%20gets%20noticeably%20louder%20in%20the%20mids%20as%20well%20as%20having%20much%20more%20base%20so%20that%27s%20an%20added%20little%20bonus%20for%20those%20who%20love%20using%20their%20laptops%20to%20listen%20to%20music%20or%20watch%20stuff |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The laptop includes a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, providing wide stereo sound and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. It also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.<ref name="specs" />
 
The audio system is praised for its quality, though the bass coverage is slightly reduced compared to previous models.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Our%20audio%20analysis%2C%20however%2C%20shows%20a%20slightly%20worse%20bass%20coverage%20than%20before%2C%20but%20you%20cannot%20hear%20the%20difference. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


== Connectivity ==
== Connectivity ==
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=== [[WiFi]] ===
=== [[WiFi]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity.<ref name="specs" />
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offering faster wireless connectivity and improved performance in crowded network environments.<ref name="specs" />
 
The Wi-Fi performance is stable with high transfer rates, although Apple does not yet offer Wi-Fi 7 modules.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=Apple%20still%20uses%20last%20year%E2%80%99s%20Wi%2DFi%206E%20module%20including%20Bluetooth%205.3%20and%20the%20overall%20performance%20is%20very%20good%20with%20stable%20transfer%20rates%20in%20combination%20with%20our%20reference%20router%20from%20Asus. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


=== [[Bluetooth]] ===
=== [[Bluetooth]] ===
The device includes Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity with peripherals.<ref name="specs" />
The device is equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, providing enhanced wireless connectivity for peripherals and accessories.<ref name="specs" />
 
=== [[SD Card Reader]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes an SDXC card slot, allowing for easy transfer of photos and videos from cameras and other devices. The card reader is fast, achieving up to 226 MB/s with reference cards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20SDXC%20card%20reader%20on%20the%20right%20side%20is%20still%20very%20fast%2C%20and%20we%20determined%20up%20to%20226%20MB/s%20with%20our%20reference%20card%20(Angelbird%20AV%20Pro%20V60) |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


=== [[USB]] ===
=== [[USB]] ===
The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, providing high-speed data transfer and support for external displays.<ref name="specs" />
The laptop features three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s).<ref name="specs" />


=== Display Outputs ===
=== Display Outputs ===
The device includes an HDMI port and supports up to four external displays, including the built-in display.<ref name="specs" />
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) supports multiple external displays, with the M3 Max configuration capable of driving up to four external displays, including three with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. The M3 Pro configuration supports up to two external displays.<ref name="specs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=While%20the%20MBP%2016%20with%20the%20M3%20Max%20is%20able%20to%20control%20a%20maximum%20of%20four%20external%20displays%20simultaneously%2C%20the%20M3%20Pro%20can%20only%20handle%20up%20to%20two%20external%20displays |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


== Case ==
== Case ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 features a recycled aluminum enclosure, available in Silver and Space Gray. The design is sleek and professional, with a focus on sustainability. The larger chassis accommodates a bigger battery and cooling system, contributing to its increased weight and thickness compared to smaller models.<ref name="specs" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcEnpWEy5k#:~:text=well%20they%20both%20got%20the%20same%20M3%20Pro%20chip%20except%20with%20the%2016%2Din%20you%27re%20forced%20into%20upgrading%20to%20the%2012%20core%20CPU%20and%2018%20core%20GPU%20which%20ends%20up%20costing%20%24500%20more%20compared%20to%20the%20base%2014%2Din%20model%20for%20%242%2C000%20with%20the%20bend%20chip%20so%20before%20I%20get%20into%20the%20real%20world%20performance%20differences%20I%20want%20to%20give%20you%20guys%20a%20good%20idea%20of%20the%20differences%20in%20size%20portability%20and%20other%20things%20like%20the%20speakers%20and%20displays%20in%20terms%20of%20the%20actual%20footprint%20you%20can%20see%20just%20how%20much%20bigger%20the%2016%2Din%20model%20is%20which%20instantly%20makes%20it%20more%20difficult%20to%20fit%20into%20a%20backpack%20or%20bag%20and%20even%20just%20carrying%20it%20in%20your%20hands%20becomes%20a%20bit%20more%20challenging%20especially%20due%20to%20the%20extra%201.3%20lb%20of%20weight%20up%20to%204.8%20lb%20and%20on%20top%20of%20that%20it%27s%20also%20quite%20a%20bit%20thicker%20as%20well%20and%20that%27s%20mostly%20due%20to%20the%20fact%20that%20you%20can%20get%20a%20much%20bigger%20battery%20and%20a%20larger%20cooling%20system%20overall%20which%20helps%20reduce%20fan%20noise%20as%20I%27ll%20discuss%20later%20in%20the%20performance%20section |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available in Space Black and Silver, featuring a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure. The design is sleek and professional, with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact reduction.<ref name="specs" />
 
The Space Black color is less prone to fingerprints compared to the Midnight color on the smaller MacBook Air, though it still requires occasional cleaning.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20new%20color%20Space%20Black%20looks%20very%20good%20and%20is%20not%20as%20susceptible%20to%20fingerprints%20as%20the%20Midnight%20color%20on%20the%20smaller%20MacBook%20Air%2C%20but%20you%20will%20still%20have%20to%20clean%20it%20from%20time%20to%20time. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
== Maintenance ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is not user-upgradeable, as it features a unified memory architecture and soldered components. Maintenance and repairs should be conducted by authorized service providers.<ref name="specs" />
 
The bottom panel is secured by Pentalobe screws and small metal hooks, requiring careful handling to access the internals. Only the fan can be cleaned by the user, with all other components being soldered.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20bottom%20panel%20is%20secured%20by%20Pentalobe%20screws%20(P5)%20as%20well%20as%20small%20metal%20hooks%20at%20the%20back%2C%20which%20means%20you%20have%20to%20push%20the%20cover%20towards%20the%20front%20once%20you%20removed%20all%20the%20screws. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
== Cooling System ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) utilizes an advanced thermal architecture to manage heat efficiently, ensuring sustained performance during intensive tasks. The cooling system is designed to operate quietly, even under heavy loads.<ref name="specs" />
 
The M3 Pro configuration remains cool under load, with surface temperatures reaching a maximum of 38.1 °C (101 F) during stress tests. The cooling system effectively manages heat, maintaining performance without significant throttling.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=The%20worst%2Dcase%20scenario%20is%20represented%20by%20gaming%20when%20the%20fans%20usually%20run%20at%201%2C400%20to%201%2C900%20rpm%2C%20but%20even%20here%2C%20a%20maximum%20of%2042%20%C2%B0C%20(108%20%C2%B0F)%20gives%20absolutely%20no%20reason%20for%20concern |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
The M3 Max configuration also maintains low surface temperatures, with a maximum of 42 °C during gaming and stress tests, allowing for comfortable use even under maximum load.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20surface%20temperatures%20of%20the%20MacBook%20Pro%2016%20are%20completely%20uncritical. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


== Energy Management ==
== Energy Management ==
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=== Power Consumption ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is designed to be energy-efficient, with the M3 chip offering up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing. The M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations provide up to 18 hours of movie playback and up to 12 hours of web browsing.<ref name="specs" />
The M3 Pro configuration demonstrates excellent power efficiency, with a maximum power consumption of 102.9 W under load, allowing the 140 W charger to provide sufficient power even during intensive tasks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=Under%20load%20during%20the%20stress%20test%2C%20we%20measure%20a%20maximum%20of%20almost%20103%20W%2C%20so%20the%20included%20140%20W%20charger%20is%20completely%20sufficient%20offering%20enough%20reserves%20to%20also%20be%20able%20to%20continue%20charging%20the%20battery%C2%A0even%20under%20load |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
The M3 Max configuration has a slightly higher power consumption under load, with a maximum of 145.2 W, but the 140 W power adapter is still sufficient for most tasks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20maximum%20idle%20consumption%20of%20the%20new%20MacBook%20Pro%2016%20M3%20Max%20is%20slightly%20higher%20compared%20to%20the%20old%20MBP%2016%20%2C%20but%20the%20differences%20are%20small%20considering%20the%20increased%20SDR%20brightness. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
=== Battery Life ===
=== Battery Life ===
The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a 100 Wh Li-Polymer battery, providing long battery life for extended use. In testing, the 16-core model showed slightly better battery life compared to the 14-core model, although the difference was not significant.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20with%20all%20that%20said%20and%20tested%20it%27s%20time%20for%20my%20honest%20opinion%20on%20which%20one%20of%20these%20you%20should%20buy%20but%20first%20we%20got%20to%20take%20a%20look%20at%20the%20battery%20life |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref> The M3 Max model demonstrated improved battery efficiency compared to the M2 Max, even under higher brightness settings and more intensive testing scenarios.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWeuhxnWDl0#:~:text=and%20now%20with%20all%20that%20said%20and%20tested%20it%27s%20time%20for%20my%20honest%20opinion%20on%20which%20one%20of%20these%20you%20should%20buy%20but%20first%20we%20got%20to%20take%20a%20look%20at%20the%20battery%20life |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The laptop is equipped with a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, supporting fast charging with the included 140W USB-C Power Adapter. The battery life is optimized for long-lasting performance, making it suitable for extended use without frequent recharging.<ref name="specs" />
 
The M3 Pro configuration offers exceptional battery life, achieving over 24 hours in video playback tests and 20 hours in web browsing tests at 150 nits brightness. Even at maximum brightness, it provides around 7.5 hours of web browsing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=Under%20maximum%20load%20(CPU%20%26%20GPU%20load%2C%20maximum%20brightness)%2C%20you%20can%20empty%20the%20battery%20in%20as%20little%20as%2083%20minutes%20in%20the%20extreme%20case%2C%20but%20you%20will%20also%20be%20able%20to%20get%20the%20full%20performance%20(until%20the%20battery%20reaches%20a%20minimum%20capacity%20of%203%25).%20On%20the%20other%20hand%2C%20if%20we%20reduce%20the%20brightness%20to%20150%20cd/m%C2%B2%2C%20the%20MBP%2016%20with%20the%20M3%20Pro%20can%20reach%20an%20extremely%20long%20battery%20life%20of%20more%20than%2024%20hours%20in%20our%20video%20test%20and%2020%20hours%20in%20our%20WLAN%20test |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
The M3 Max configuration also offers impressive battery life, with improvements over previous models, achieving 20 hours in video playback tests and 16 hours in web browsing tests at 150 nits brightness.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20size%20of%20the%2099.6%20Wh%20battery%20did%20not%20change%2C%20but%20Apple%20managed%20to%20improve%20the%20battery%20runtime%20in%20most%20scenarios. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
 
== Biometrics ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes Touch ID for secure authentication and unlocking, but does not support facial recognition.<ref name="specs" />
 
== [[Software]] ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) ships with macOS Sonoma, offering a range of built-in apps and features designed to enhance productivity and creativity. The operating system includes accessibility features to support users with disabilities.<ref name="specs" />
 
=== Preinstalled Software ===
The laptop comes with a suite of Apple applications, including Safari, Mail, Messages, FaceTime, and more, providing a comprehensive set of tools for communication, productivity, and entertainment.<ref name="specs" />


The M3 Max's battery life is notably better than the M2 Max, with improvements of about 1 hour for heavy tasks and 2 hours for light tasks. The device also features a low power mode, which allows it to run quietly and efficiently, using only 20 watts for tasks like Geekbench, while still outperforming the M2 Max in full performance mode.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=now%20let%27s%20talk%20about%20back%20battery%20life%20because%20if%20we%27re%20testing%20all%20of%20these%20programs%20on%20the%20system%20and%20that%20usually%20takes%204%20to%205%20hours%20we%27re%20sitting%20waiting%20for%20a%20long%20time%20it%27s%20pushing%20the%20system%20well%20at%20the%20end%20of%20that%20the%20M2%20Max%20well%20it%20had%205%25%20remaining%20compared%20to%2020%25%20on%20the%20M3%20Max%20Bend%20version%20that%20is%20actually%20an%20impressive%20difference%20because%20even%20though%20during%20our%20cin%20bench%20and%20a%20couple%20other%20tests%20we%27re%20using%20more%20power%20a%20lot%20of%20times%20it%27s%20getting%20done%20quicker%20and%20that%20saves%20you%20battery%20life%20or%20for%20the%20easier%20tasks%20it%20can%20use%20less%20power%20so%20that%20is%20cool%20but%20looking%20at%20the%20overall%20real%20world%20battery%20life%20we%27re%20seeing%20a%20nice%20Improvement%20uh%20as%20far%20as%20heavy%20tasks%20about%201%20hour%20better%20and%20for%20light%20tasks%20about%202%20hours%20better%20battery%20life%20and%20that%20is%20really%20really%20nice%20now%20there%20also%20is%20a%20low%20power%20mode%20now%20I%20did%20a%20full%20video%20on%20this%20going%20over%20the%20unbin%20version%20you%20guys%20could%20check%20it%20out%20for%20your%20interested%20but%20the%20crazy%20thing%20is%20the%20performance%20even%20in%20low%20power%20mode%20it%20beats%20out%20the%20M2%20Max%20in%20full%20performance%20and%20at%20the%20same%20time%20it%20runs%20completely%20silent%20with%20the%20fans%20turned%20off%20pretty%20much%20always%20and%20staying%20very%20cool%20and%20that%20is%20because%20it%20only%20uses%2020%20watts%20to%20run%20geekbench%20so%20we%20have%20almost%20half%20the%20power%20that%20is%20used%20same%20thing%20for%20other%20tasks%20while%20maintaining%20a%20very%20similar%20level%20of%20performance%20so%20if%20you%27re%20trying%20to%20decide%20between%20these%20two%20systems%20and%20you%20care%20about%20how%20loud%20a%20system%20is%20how%20hot%20it%20runs%20well%20if%20you%20want%20to%20use%20low%20power%20mode%20the%20M3%20Max%20is%20a%20killer%20because%20of%20the%203%20nmet%20design%20um%20that%20is%20a%20lot%20more%20efficient%20the%20better%20efficiency%20cores%20and%20you%27re%20going%20to%20get%20really%20incredible%20battery%20life%20along%20with%20a%20lot%20of%20other%20tasks%20I%20showed%20you%20we%20had%20some%20nice%20improvements%20but%20for%20video%20editing%20especially%20and%20for%20web%20based%20applications%20you%27re%20not%20going%20to%20see%20much%20of%20a%20difference%20so%20if%20you%20can%20score%20a%20great%20deal%20on%20an%20M2%20Max%20and%20I%27ll%20link%20a%20great%20deal%20down%20down%20in%20the%20description%20below%20to%20Amazon%20I%20might%20actually%20pick%20that%20up%20instead%20if%20you%27re%20considering%20the%20same%20exact%20price%20point%20now%20if%20you%27re%20willing%20to%20spend%20four%20grand%20the%20performance%20actually%20shoots%20up%20quite%20a%20bit%20and%20that%20one%20is%20nice%20but%20it%20is%20unfair%20it%27s%20an%20unfair%20comparison%20because%20Apple%27s%20making%20you%20spend%20more%20money%20this%20year%20and%20that%20kind%20of%20sucks%20so%20overall%20I%20like%20the%20machine%20I%20love%20the%20new%20colors%20but%20um%20you%20got%20to%20spend%20more%20money%20and%20for%20a%20lot%20of%20people%20it%20is%20not%20really%20worth%20it%20you%20guys%20let%20me%20know%20your%20thoughts%20down%20in%20the%20comment%20section%20below%20click%20that%20Circle%20above%20to%20subscribe%20check%20out%20one%20of%20those%20great%20videos%20right%20over%20there%20this%20has%20been%20Max%20and%20I%27ll%20see%20you%20in%20the%20next%20%5BMusic%5D%20one |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
=== [[Linux|Linux Support]] ===
Linux is not officially supported by Apple on the MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).
 
== Accessories & Warranty ==
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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) in the box. It comes with a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support, with the option to extend coverage through AppleCare+.<ref name="specs" />
 
AppleCare+ offers a warranty extension for three years, covering accidental damage with service fees.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20base%20warranty%20for%20the%20MacBook%20Pro%20is%20one%20year.%20You%20can%20purchase%20a%20warranty%20extension%20(Apple%20Care%2B)%20for%20three%20years%2C%20which%20costs%20%24399. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


== Reviews Summary ==
== Reviews Summary ==
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=== Overall Sentiment ===
=== Overall Sentiment ===
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is praised for its high performance, excellent display, and premium build quality. The device is well-suited for professionals and creatives who require powerful hardware for demanding tasks. However, the additional cost of the higher-end configurations may not be justified for all users, as the performance gains are not significant in all scenarios.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJzYQmdURdk#:~:text=and%20now%20with%20all%20that%20said%20and%20tested%20it%27s%20time%20for%20my%20honest%20opinion%20on%20which%20one%20of%20these%20you%20should%20buy%20but%20first%20we%20got%20to%20take%20a%20look%20at%20the%20battery%20life |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is praised for its powerful performance, high-quality display, and long battery life. It is considered an excellent choice for professionals and creatives who require a reliable and efficient laptop for demanding tasks. The design and build quality are also highly regarded, with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.<ref name="specs" />
 
The M3 Pro configuration is noted for its efficiency and improved single-core performance, though it offers only slight multi-core performance gains over the M2 Pro. The battery life is exceptional, making it a standout feature.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=Thanks%20to%20the%20more%20efficient%20M3%20Pro%20and%20the%20significantly%20increased%20single%2Dcore%20performance%2C%20the%20MacBook%20Pro%2016%20has%20become%20even%20better%2C%20continuing%20to%20be%20the%20multimedia%20laptop%20with%20the%20best%20overall%20package%20on%20the%20market |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


The M3 Max chip offers significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance, particularly in tasks that benefit from ray tracing and enhanced efficiency. However, the reduced memory bandwidth and increased cost may not appeal to all users, especially those who do not require the highest performance levels.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=now%20let%27s%20talk%20about%20back%20battery%20life%20because%20if%20we%27re%20testing%20all%20of%20these%20programs%20on%20the%20system%20and%20that%20usually%20takes%204%20to%205%20hours%20we%27re%20sitting%20waiting%20for%20a%20long%20time%20it%27s%20pushing%20the%20system%20well%20at%20the%20end%20of%20that%20the%20M2%20Max%20well%20it%20had%205%25%20remaining%20compared%20to%2020%25%20on%20the%20M3%20Max%20Bend%20version%20that%20is%20actually%20an%20impressive%20difference%20because%20even%20though%20during%20our%20cin%20bench%20and%20a%20couple%20other%20tests%20we%27re%20using%20more%20power%20a%20lot%20of%20times%20it%27s%20getting%20done%20quicker%20and%20that%20saves%20you%20battery%20life%20or%20for%20the%20easier%20tasks%20it%20can%20use%20less%20power%20so%20that%20is%20cool%20but%20looking%20at%20the%20overall%20real%20world%20battery%20life%20we%27re%20seeing%20a%20nice%20Improvement%20uh%20as%20far%20as%20heavy%20tasks%20about%201%20hour%20better%20and%20for%20light%20tasks%20about%202%20hours%20better%20battery%20life%20and%20that%20is%20really%20really%20nice%20now%20there%20also%20is%20a%20low%20power%20mode%20now%20I%20did%20a%20full%20video%20on%20this%20going%20over%20the%20unbin%20version%20you%20guys%20could%20check%20it%20out%20for%20your%20interested%20but%20the%20crazy%20thing%20is%20the%20performance%20even%20in%20low%20power%20mode%20it%20beats%20out%20the%20M2%20Max%20in%20full%20performance%20and%20at%20the%20same%20time%20it%20runs%20completely%20silent%20with%20the%20fans%20turned%20off%20pretty%20much%20always%20and%20staying%20very%20cool%20and%20that%20is%20because%20it%20only%20uses%2020%20watts%20to%20run%20geekbench%20so%20we%20have%20almost%20half%20the%20power%20that%20is%20used%20same%20thing%20for%20other%20tasks%20while%20maintaining%20a%20very%20similar%20level%20of%20performance%20so%20if%20you%27re%20trying%20to%20decide%20between%20these%20two%20systems%20and%20you%20care%20about%20how%20loud%20a%20system%20is%20how%20hot%20it%20runs%20well%20if%20you%20want%20to%20use%20low%20power%20mode%20the%20M3%20Max%20is%20a%20killer%20because%20of%20the%203%20nmet%20design%20um%20that%20is%20a%20lot%20more%20efficient%20the%20better%20efficiency%20cores%20and%20you%27re%20going%20to%20get%20really%20incredible%20battery%20life%20along%20with%20a%20lot%20of%20other%20tasks%20I%20showed%20you%20we%20had%20some%20nice%20improvements%20but%20for%20video%20editing%20especially%20and%20for%20web%20based%20applications%20you%27re%20not%20going%20to%20see%20much%20of%20a%20difference%20so%20if%20you%20can%20score%20a%20great%20deal%20on%20an%20M2%20Max%20and%20I%27ll%20link%20a%20great%20deal%20down%20down%20in%20the%20description%20below%20to%20Amazon%20I%20might%20actually%20pick%20that%20up%20instead%20if%20you%27re%20considering%20the%20same%20exact%20price%20point%20now%20if%20you%27re%20willing%20to%20spend%20four%20grand%20the%20performance%20actually%20shoots%20up%20quite%20a%20bit%20and%20that%20one%20is%20nice%20but%20it%20is%20unfair%20it%27s%20an%20unfair%20comparison%20because%20Apple%27s%20making%20you%20spend%20more%20money%20this%20year%20and%20that%20kind%20of%20sucks%20so%20overall%20I%20like%20the%20machine%20I%20love%20the%20new%20colors%20but%20um%20you%20got%20to%20spend%20more%20money%20and%20for%20a%20lot%20of%20people%20it%20is%20not%20really%20worth%20it%20you%20guys%20let%20me%20know%20your%20thoughts%20down%20in%20the%20comment%20section%20below%20click%20that%20Circle%20above%20to%20subscribe%20check%20out%20one%20of%20those%20great%20videos%20right%20over%20there%20this%20has%20been%20Max%20and%20I%27ll%20see%20you%20in%20the%20next%20%5BMusic%5D%20one |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
The M3 Max configuration is highlighted for its substantial CPU and GPU performance improvements, making it a top choice for video editing and other demanding tasks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20new%20M3%20Max%20is%20mostly%20about%20the%20CPU%20performance%20and%20the%20results%20are%20really%20good. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


=== Problems Summary ===
=== Problems Summary ===
* The higher-end configurations are significantly more expensive, with performance gains that may not justify the cost for all users.
* Non-upgradeable components due to unified memory architecture and soldered parts.
* The storage is non-upgradeable after purchase, limiting future expandability.
* Higher price point compared to some competitors.
* The larger size and weight make it less portable compared to smaller models.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcEnpWEy5k#:~:text=well%20they%20both%20got%20the%20same%20M3%20Pro%20chip%20except%20with%20the%2016%2Din%20you%27re%20forced%20into%20upgrading%20to%20the%2012%20core%20CPU%20and%2018%20core%20GPU%20which%20ends%20up%20costing%20%24500%20more%20compared%20to%20the%20base%2014%2Din%20model%20for%20%242%2C000%20with%20the%20bend%20chip%20so%20before%20I%20get%20into%20the%20real%20world%20performance%20differences%20I%20want%20to%20give%20you%20guys%20a%20good%20idea%20of%20the%20differences%20in%20size%20portability%20and%20other%20things%20like%20the%20speakers%20and%20displays%20in%20terms%20of%20the%20actual%20footprint%20you%20can%20see%20just%20how%20much%20bigger%20the%2016%2Din%20model%20is%20which%20instantly%20makes%20it%20more%20difficult%20to%20fit%20into%20a%20backpack%20or%20bag%20and%20even%20just%20carrying%20it%20in%20your%20hands%20becomes%20a%20bit%20more%20challenging%20especially%20due%20to%20the%20extra%201.3%20lb%20of%20weight%20up%20to%204.8%20lb%20and%20on%20top%20of%20that%20it%27s%20also%20quite%20a%20bit%20thicker%20as%20well%20and%20that%27s%20mostly%20due%20to%20the%20fact%20that%20you%20can%20get%20a%20much%20bigger%20battery%20and%20a%20larger%20cooling%20system%20overall%20which%20helps%20reduce%20fan%20noise%20as%20I%27ll%20discuss%20later%20in%20the%20performance%20section |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
* Limited port selection for users requiring more connectivity options.<ref name="specs" />
* Reduced memory bandwidth compared to previous models, which may impact performance in certain applications.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQtCxLM9hs#:~:text=if%20we%20look%20at%20the%20ram%20well%20now%20it%20runs%20at%20300%20GB%20per%20second%20instead%20of%20400%20that%27s%2025%25%20less%20memory%20bandwidth%20now%20yes%20we%20do%20have%2036%20gigs%20of%20RAM%20compared%20to%20to%2032%20so%20that%20is%20a%20small%20upgrade%20but%20it%27s%20just%20a%20difference%20of%20how%20it%20is%20laid%20out%20and%20how%20many%20chips%20require%20that |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) Review |publisher=MaxTech |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
* Constant PWM flickering and slow response times.
* High premiums for RAM and SSD upgrades.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.html#:~:text=constant%20PWM%20flickering%20and%20slow%20response%20times |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>
* Webcam lacks Face ID and Center Stage features.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Max-Review-M3-Max-challenges-HX-CPUs-from-AMD-Intel.766414.0.html#:~:text=The%20image%20quality%20of%20the%201080p%20webcam%20is%20still%20good%20but%20not%20comparable%20to%20front%20cameras%20on%20iPads. |title=Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-11-24}}</ref>


== Community Reception ==
== Community Reception ==

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
ManufacturerApple Inc.
Product familyMacBook Pro
Release dateOctober 2023;
2 years ago (2023-10)
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemmacOS Sonoma
CPUApple M3
Apple M3 Pro
Apple M3 Max
Memory18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, or 128 GB unified memory
Storage512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD
Removable storageSDXC card slot
DisplayScreen size: 16.2 inch
Panel type: Liquid Retina XDR
Coating: Glossy
Resolution: 3456 x 2234
PPI: 254
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Refresh rate: Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion)
Brightness: 600 Nits (SDR), 1000 Nits (XDR), 1600 Nits (peak HDR)
Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1
Wide color (P3): Yes
True Tone: Yes
GraphicsIntegrated Apple M3 GPU
Integrated Apple M3 Pro GPU
Integrated Apple M3 Max GPU
SoundHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Camera1080p FaceTime HD camera
TouchpadForce Touch trackpad
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
1 x MagSafe 3 port
DimensionsH: 0.66 inches (1.7 cm)
W: 14.01 inches (35.6 cm)
D: 9.77 inches (24.8 cm)
Mass4.7 pounds (2.1 kg) (M3 Pro), 4.8 pounds (2.2 kg) (M3 Max)
Power brick140W USB-C Power Adapter
Battery100-watt-hour lithium-polymer
KeyboardBacklit Magic Keyboard
ChassisColor: Space Black, Silver
Materials: 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerTouch ID
Facial recognitionNo
PredecessorApple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
WebsiteApple

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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals and creatives, featuring Apple's M3 series chips. It is available in various configurations, offering a range of CPU and GPU capabilities, memory, and storage options.[1]

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following processors[1]:

  • Apple M3 with an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU.
  • Apple M3 Pro with an 11-core CPU (5 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores) and a 14-core GPU, configurable to a 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU.
  • Apple M3 Max with a 14-core CPU (10 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) and a 30-core GPU, configurable to a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU.

The M3 series chips are designed to deliver high performance with efficient power consumption, making them suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The M3 Max, in particular, offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with enhanced GPU capabilities and memory bandwidth.[1]

The M3 Pro, while efficient, shows only marginal performance improvements over the M2 Pro in multi-core tasks, with a slight increase in single-core performance. The M3 Pro's power consumption is reduced to around 26-27 W compared to the M2 Pro's 34 W, highlighting its efficiency.[2]

The M3 Max offers a substantial CPU upgrade, with the high-end model featuring 12 performance cores, resulting in a significant performance boost. The M3 Max's CPU performance is notably better than the M2 Max, with a 63% increase in Cinebench R23 Multi test scores, surpassing Intel's H45 CPUs and AMD's HS processors.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • M3 Pro 12-Core: ~15106 pts (multi-core), ~1977 pts (single-core)[4]
    • M3 Max 16-Core: ~24024 pts (multi-core), ~1968 pts (single-core)[5]

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features integrated graphics within the M3 series chips[1]:

These GPUs support hardware-accelerated ray tracing and are designed to handle intensive graphical tasks, providing smooth performance for creative applications and gaming. The M3 Max's GPU is particularly powerful, offering up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth, which is beneficial for graphics-intensive workflows.[1]

The M3 Pro's GPU shows a slight performance increase over the M2 Pro, with a power consumption increase from 25 W to 28 W. The M3 Pro GPU performs well in benchmarks, placing ahead of some dedicated GPUs like the RTX 4050 but behind others like the RTX 4060.[6]

The M3 Max's GPU, with 40 cores, offers a performance increase of 13-25% over the M2 Max, with a maximum power consumption of 60 Watts. It outperforms the RTX 4070 Laptop in the 3DMark Wildlife Unlimited test and is only 9% behind the RTX 4080 Laptop at 125 Watts.[7]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
    • M3 Pro 18-Core GPU: ~14545 pts[8]
    • M3 Max 40-Core GPU: ~31268 pts[9]

Memory

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers unified memory configurations ranging from 18 GB to 128 GB, depending on the chosen chip[1]:

  • 18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, or 128 GB unified memory.

The unified memory architecture allows the CPU and GPU to access the same memory pool, improving performance and efficiency for memory-intensive tasks. This design is particularly advantageous for applications that require large amounts of data to be processed quickly.[1]

Storage

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available with various SSD storage options[1]:

  • 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD.

The entry-level SSD has improved in speed compared to previous models, with the 512 GB SSD now featuring four NAND chips, resulting in faster transfer rates of up to 6 GB/s read and 4.5 GB/s write.[10]

The 8 TB SSD option offers excellent performance with transfer rates of up to 8 GB/s, although it comes at a high premium.[11]

Co-processors

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 16-core Neural Engine across all configurations, which accelerates machine learning tasks and enhances the performance of AI-driven applications.[1]

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features a backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. It also includes Touch ID for secure authentication and an ambient light sensor for automatic backlight adjustment.[1]

Touchpad

The laptop is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad, which provides precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities, enabling Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.[1]

Webcam

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor, offering improved video quality for video calls and conferencing.[1]

Microphone

The device features a studio-quality three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming, designed to capture clear audio for calls and recordings.[1]

Output Devices

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Display

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a native resolution of 3456 x 2234 at 254 pixels per inch. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, providing smooth scrolling and responsiveness. It also features a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content, delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks.[1]

The display's SDR brightness has been increased from 500 to 600 nits, with measurements showing up to 630 nits in the center, enhancing visibility in bright environments.[12]

Audio

The laptop includes a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, providing wide stereo sound and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. It also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.[1]

The audio system is praised for its quality, though the bass coverage is slightly reduced compared to previous models.[13]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offering faster wireless connectivity and improved performance in crowded network environments.[1]

The Wi-Fi performance is stable with high transfer rates, although Apple does not yet offer Wi-Fi 7 modules.[14]

Bluetooth

The device is equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, providing enhanced wireless connectivity for peripherals and accessories.[1]

SD Card Reader

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes an SDXC card slot, allowing for easy transfer of photos and videos from cameras and other devices. The card reader is fast, achieving up to 226 MB/s with reference cards.[15]

USB

The laptop features three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s).[1]

Display Outputs

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) supports multiple external displays, with the M3 Max configuration capable of driving up to four external displays, including three with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. The M3 Pro configuration supports up to two external displays.[1][16]

Case

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available in Space Black and Silver, featuring a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure. The design is sleek and professional, with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact reduction.[1]

The Space Black color is less prone to fingerprints compared to the Midnight color on the smaller MacBook Air, though it still requires occasional cleaning.[17]

Maintenance

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is not user-upgradeable, as it features a unified memory architecture and soldered components. Maintenance and repairs should be conducted by authorized service providers.[1]

The bottom panel is secured by Pentalobe screws and small metal hooks, requiring careful handling to access the internals. Only the fan can be cleaned by the user, with all other components being soldered.[18]

Cooling System

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) utilizes an advanced thermal architecture to manage heat efficiently, ensuring sustained performance during intensive tasks. The cooling system is designed to operate quietly, even under heavy loads.[1]

The M3 Pro configuration remains cool under load, with surface temperatures reaching a maximum of 38.1 °C (101 F) during stress tests. The cooling system effectively manages heat, maintaining performance without significant throttling.[19]

The M3 Max configuration also maintains low surface temperatures, with a maximum of 42 °C during gaming and stress tests, allowing for comfortable use even under maximum load.[20]

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is designed to be energy-efficient, with the M3 chip offering up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing. The M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations provide up to 18 hours of movie playback and up to 12 hours of web browsing.[1]

The M3 Pro configuration demonstrates excellent power efficiency, with a maximum power consumption of 102.9 W under load, allowing the 140 W charger to provide sufficient power even during intensive tasks.[21]

The M3 Max configuration has a slightly higher power consumption under load, with a maximum of 145.2 W, but the 140 W power adapter is still sufficient for most tasks.[22]

Battery Life

The laptop is equipped with a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, supporting fast charging with the included 140W USB-C Power Adapter. The battery life is optimized for long-lasting performance, making it suitable for extended use without frequent recharging.[1]

The M3 Pro configuration offers exceptional battery life, achieving over 24 hours in video playback tests and 20 hours in web browsing tests at 150 nits brightness. Even at maximum brightness, it provides around 7.5 hours of web browsing.[23]

The M3 Max configuration also offers impressive battery life, with improvements over previous models, achieving 20 hours in video playback tests and 16 hours in web browsing tests at 150 nits brightness.[24]

Biometrics

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes Touch ID for secure authentication and unlocking, but does not support facial recognition.[1]

Software

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) ships with macOS Sonoma, offering a range of built-in apps and features designed to enhance productivity and creativity. The operating system includes accessibility features to support users with disabilities.[1]

Preinstalled Software

The laptop comes with a suite of Apple applications, including Safari, Mail, Messages, FaceTime, and more, providing a comprehensive set of tools for communication, productivity, and entertainment.[1]

Linux Support

Linux is not officially supported by Apple on the MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).

Accessories & Warranty

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) in the box. It comes with a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support, with the option to extend coverage through AppleCare+.[1]

AppleCare+ offers a warranty extension for three years, covering accidental damage with service fees.[25]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is praised for its powerful performance, high-quality display, and long battery life. It is considered an excellent choice for professionals and creatives who require a reliable and efficient laptop for demanding tasks. The design and build quality are also highly regarded, with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.[1]

The M3 Pro configuration is noted for its efficiency and improved single-core performance, though it offers only slight multi-core performance gains over the M2 Pro. The battery life is exceptional, making it a standout feature.[26]

The M3 Max configuration is highlighted for its substantial CPU and GPU performance improvements, making it a top choice for video editing and other demanding tasks.[27]

Problems Summary

  • Non-upgradeable components due to unified memory architecture and soldered parts.
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors.
  • Limited port selection for users requiring more connectivity options.[1]
  • Constant PWM flickering and slow response times.
  • High premiums for RAM and SSD upgrades.[28]
  • Webcam lacks Face ID and Center Stage features.[29]

Community Reception

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Problems Summary

References

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  2. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  3. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  4. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  5. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  6. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro review: Efficiency before performance". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  7. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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  9. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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  27. ↑ "Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max Review: M3 Max challenges HX-CPUs from AMD & Intel". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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