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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)

Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Product family	MacBook Pro
Release date	November 2023 (2023-11)
Introductory price	USD 2499 to 3999
Discontinued	No
Operating system	macOS Sonoma
CPU	Apple M3 Pro Apple M3 Max
Memory	18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, or 128 GB unified memory
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD
Removable storage	SDXC card slot
Display	Screen size: 16.2 inch Panel type: Liquid Retina XDR Resolution: 3456 x 2234 PPI: 254 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion) Brightness: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak (HDR) Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1 Color: 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone
Graphics	Integrated Apple M3 Pro or Apple M3 Max GPU
Sound	High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Studio-quality three-mic array
Camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Touchpad	Force Touch trackpad
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x MagSafe 3 port
Dimensions	H: 0.66 inches (1.7 cm) W: 14.01 inches (35.6 cm) D: 9.77 inches (24.8 cm)
Mass	4.7 pounds (2.1 kg) (M3 Pro), 4.8 pounds (2.2 kg) (M3 Max)
Power brick	140W USB-C Power Adapter
Battery	100 Wh Li-Polymer
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard
Chassis	Color: Space Black, Silver Materials: 100% recycled aluminum
Number pad	No
Fingerprint reader	Touch ID
Facial recognition	No
Predecessor	Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Website	Apple

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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is a high-performance laptop designed for professional users, featuring Apple's M3 Pro and M3 Max chips. It offers significant improvements in processing power, graphics capabilities, and energy efficiency compared to its predecessors. The MacBook Pro 16 is available in Space Black and Silver finishes and is equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, providing exceptional color accuracy and brightness levels. The device is designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing recycled materials and energy-efficient components.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available with the following processors:

• Apple M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU (6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) and an 18-core GPU. It includes a 16-core Neural Engine and offers 150GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Apple M3 Max chip with options for a 14-core CPU (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) or a 16-core CPU (12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores). The GPU options include a 30-core or 40-core configuration, with a 16-core Neural Engine and up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth.

The M3 Pro and M3 Max chips are designed to deliver high performance for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The M3 Max chip, in particular, offers enhanced graphics capabilities and memory bandwidth, making it suitable for intensive creative workflows.

The M3 Max chip is clocked at 4.05 GHz and features a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 300 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In terms of performance, the M3 Pro chip offers a slight improvement over the M2 Pro, with a 2% to 6% increase in multi-core performance and a significant 20% boost in single-core performance. The M3 Pro is also more power-efficient, consuming only 26 to 27 watts compared to the M2 Pro's 34 watts.

Benchmarks:

• Geekbench 5:

 * Single-Core: 2301
 * Multi-Core: 20065

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features integrated graphics within the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips:

• The M3 Pro chip includes an 18-core GPU.
• The M3 Max chip offers options for a 30-core or 40-core GPU.

These GPUs provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing and support for advanced graphics technologies, making the MacBook Pro 16 suitable for professional graphics work and gaming. The M3 Max chip's higher core count and memory bandwidth offer superior performance for graphics-intensive applications.

In terms of performance, the M3 Pro GPU shows a slight improvement over the M2 Pro GPU, with a 5% increase in Geekbench 5 Metal scores. However, the power consumption has increased slightly from 25 watts to 28 watts.

Memory

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with unified memory, which is shared between the CPU and GPU for improved performance and efficiency:

• The M3 Pro chip comes with 18GB of unified memory, configurable to 36GB.
• The M3 Max chip starts with 36GB of unified memory, configurable to 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB.

The unified memory architecture allows for faster data access and improved multitasking capabilities, making the MacBook Pro 16 well-suited for professional applications that require large amounts of memory.

Storage

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers various storage options to accommodate different user needs:

• The M3 Pro chip is available with a 512GB SSD, configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB.
• The M3 Max chip starts with a 1TB SSD, configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB.

The SSDs provide fast data access and transfer speeds, enhancing the overall performance of the MacBook Pro 16. The entry-level SSD has become faster, with transfer rates of up to 6 GB/s for reading and ~4.5 GB/s for writing data.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The MacBook Pro 16 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 includes Touch ID for secure authentication and an ambient light sensor for automatic backlight adjustment.

Touchpad

The device is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad, which offers precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities. It supports Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.

Webcam

The MacBook Pro 16 includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor for enhanced video quality. It supports computational video features for improved clarity and detail during video calls.

Microphone

The laptop is equipped with a studio-quality three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming, providing clear audio capture for video calls and recordings.

Output Devices

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Display

The MacBook Pro 16 features a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a native resolution of 3456 x 2234 pixels and a pixel density of 254 PPI. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and offers a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. It provides XDR brightness of 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak for HDR content, with support for 1 billion colors, wide color (P3), and True Tone technology.

The maximum SDR brightness has been increased from 500 to 600 nits, with measurements showing up to 630 nits in the center of the display. The display maintains excellent color accuracy and contrast, with a contrast ratio of ∞:1 due to the low black levels. The HDR brightness reaches up to 1625 nits for small portions of the screen.

Audio

The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, providing wide stereo sound and support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos. It also includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.

The speaker system is one of the best available in laptops, offering balanced mids and highs with linear sound across the frequency range. The maximum volume is around 84.3 dB, and the sound quality is excellent for a laptop.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The MacBook Pro 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity for online activities.

The Wi-Fi performance is excellent, with stable transfer rates and no issues with large downloads or reception during testing.

Bluetooth

The device includes Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity with peripherals and accessories.

SD Card Reader

The MacBook Pro 16 features an SDXC card slot for easy access to media files from cameras and other devices. The card reader is fast, with transfer rates up to 226 MB/s.

USB

The laptop is equipped with three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s).

Display Outputs

The MacBook Pro 16 supports multiple external displays, with the M3 Pro chip supporting up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, and the M3 Max chip supporting up to four external displays with various configurations.

Case

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The MacBook Pro 16 is available in Space Black and Silver finishes, featuring a chassis made from 100% recycled aluminum. The device is designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating recycled materials and energy-efficient components.

The Space Black finish is less prone to fingerprints compared to the Midnight color on the smaller MacBook Air, but it still requires occasional cleaning. The chassis quality is excellent, with a premium and stable feel. The display hinges are sturdy, though the maximum opening angle is limited to 135 degrees.

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, providing up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing. It includes a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and supports fast charging with the included MagSafe 3 cable.

The M3 Pro chip is more power-efficient than its predecessor, consuming only 26 to 27 watts compared to the M2 Pro's 34 watts.

Battery Life

The battery life has improved in most scenarios compared to previous models. The Wi-Fi test at 150 nits brightness shows a runtime of 16:39 hours, and the video playback test at the same brightness lasts 20:21 hours. The battery can be fully charged in about 1.5 hours, with 80% capacity available after 50 minutes.

Software

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The MacBook Pro 16 ships with macOS Sonoma, offering advanced features for productivity, creativity, and entertainment. It includes a range of built-in apps such as Safari, Mail, and FaceTime, as well as support for third-party applications through the App Store.

Accessories & Warranty

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The MacBook Pro 16 comes with a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m). Apple offers a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.

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