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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)

Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Product family	MacBook Pro
Release date	October 2023 (2023-10)
Introductory price	USD 2499 to 6999
Discontinued	No
Operating system	macOS Sonoma
CPU	Apple M3 Apple M3 Pro Apple M3 Max
Memory	8 GB, 16 GB, 18 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, 128 GB unified memory
Memory slots	None (onboard)
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB SSD
Storage slots	None (onboard)
Removable storage	SDXC card slot
Display	Screen size: 16.2 inch Panel type: Mini-LED Coating: Glossy Resolution: 3456 x 2234 PPI: 254 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 120 Hz (ProMotion) Brightness: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak (HDR) Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1 P3: 100 % VRR: ProMotion
Graphics	Apple M3 10-core GPU Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU Apple M3 Pro 18-core GPU Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU Apple M3 Max 40-core GPU
Sound	High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Touchpad	Force Touch trackpad
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 3 x USB 4.0 (40 Gbps) with Thunderbolt 4 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack 1 x MagSafe 3
Dimensions	W: 14.01 inches (35.6 cm) D: 9.77 inches (24.8 cm) H: 0.66 inches (1.7 cm)
Mass	4.8 pounds (2.2 kg)
Power brick	140W USB-C Power Adapter
Battery	100 Wh Li-Polymer
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard
Chassis	Color: Space Gray, Silver, Space Black Materials: Aluminum
Number pad	No
Fingerprint reader	Yes (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-end multimedia laptop designed for professionals and power users. It features Apple's M3 series chips, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, offering a range of performance options. The MacBook Pro 16 is known for its high efficiency, long battery life, and excellent display quality.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

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

• Apple M3 chip: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Apple M3 Pro chip: 11-core CPU with 5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, 14-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 150GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Apple M3 Pro chip: 12-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, 18-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 150GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Apple M3 Max chip: 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 30-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 300GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Apple M3 Max chip: 16-core CPU with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 400GB/s memory bandwidth.

The M3 Pro and M3 Max chips offer significant performance improvements over their predecessors, with the M3 Max showing a 63% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the M2 Max. The M3 Max also surpasses Intel's H45 CPUs and AMD's HS processors in multi-core performance, though it still lags behind AMD's HX-CPUs and Intel's Core i9 HX-CPUs.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • M3 Pro: ~15106 pts (multi-core), ~1977 pts (single-core)
  • M3 Max: ~24024 pts (multi-core), ~1968 pts (single-core)
• Geekbench 6.2:
  • M3 Pro: ~15480 pts (multi-core), ~3138 pts (single-core)
  • M3 Max: ~21243 pts (multi-core), ~3096 pts (single-core)

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) comes with integrated GPUs depending on the chip configuration:

• Apple M3 chip: 10-core GPU
• Apple M3 Pro chip: 14-core GPU or 18-core GPU
• Apple M3 Max chip: 30-core GPU or 40-core GPU

The M3 Max GPU shows a performance increase of 13-25% over the previous 38-core unit, with a maximum power consumption of 60 Watts. It performs well in cross-platform benchmarks and is particularly efficient in video editing tasks.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
  • M3 Pro: ~14545 pts
  • M3 Max: ~31268 pts
• Geekbench 6.2 GPU Metal:
  • M3 Pro: ~78324 pts
  • M3 Max: ~155752 pts

Memory

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) supports the following memory configurations:

• 8 GB or 16 GB unified memory, configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB
• 18 GB unified memory, configurable to 36 GB (M3 Pro or M3 Max with 14-core CPU), 96 GB (M3 Max with 14-core CPU), or 48 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
• 36 GB unified memory, configurable to 96 GB (M3 Max with 14-core CPU), or 48 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
• 48 GB unified memory, configurable to 64 GB or 128 GB

The high memory bandwidth (up to 400 GB/s) supports excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks.

Benchmarks:

• Amorphous Memory Mark: Not specified

Storage

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following storage options:

• 512 GB or 1 TB SSD, configurable to 1 TB or 2 TB
• 512 GB SSD, configurable to 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB; 8 TB (M3 Max only)
• 1 TB SSD, configurable to 2 TB or 4 TB; 8 TB (M3 Max only)

The SSD offers excellent performance with transfer rates up to 8 GB/s.

Benchmarks:

• Blackmagic Disk Speed Test:
  • M3 Pro: ~4756.4 MB/s (read), ~4198.7 MB/s (write)
  • M3 Max: ~5665.9 MB/s (read), ~8271 MB/s (write)

Co-processors

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) includes a 16-core Neural Engine for machine learning tasks.

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 also includes Touch ID and an ambient light sensor.

The keyboard is praised for its quality and user experience, offering a comfortable and precise typing experience.

Touchpad

The MacBook Pro 16 comes with a Force Touch trackpad that enables precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities. It supports Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.

The trackpad is noted for its excellent performance and usability.

Webcam

The MacBook Pro 16 features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor for computational video.

The webcam offers good image quality but lacks advanced features like Face ID or Center Stage.

Microphone

The MacBook Pro 16 includes a studio-quality three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.

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 at 254 pixels per inch. The display supports XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content. It also supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.

The display is highly praised for its quality, offering high brightness, accurate colors, and a high refresh rate. However, it has slow response times and constant PWM flickering.

Audio

The MacBook Pro 16 comes with a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.

The speakers offer excellent audio quality, though the bass coverage is slightly worse compared to the previous model.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3.

The Wi-Fi performance is very good, with stable transfer rates.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~1726 MBit/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1752 MBit/s

SD Card Reader

The MacBook Pro 16 includes an SDXC card slot.

The SD card reader is very fast, with read speeds up to 226 MB/s.

USB

The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 3 x USB 4.0 (40 Gbps) with Thunderbolt 4
• 1 x HDMI 2.1
• 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
• 1 x MagSafe 3

Display Outputs

The MacBook Pro 16 supports the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1
• 3 x DisplayPort via Thunderbolt

The M3 Pro can handle up to two external displays, while the M3 Max can handle up to four.

Case

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The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Space Black. The chassis is made of aluminum, offering a high-quality and robust design.

The case is praised for its premium and stable feel, though the hard front edge can be uncomfortable during long typing sessions.

Maintenance

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The MacBook Pro 16 has limited maintenance options. The bottom panel is secured by Pentalobe screws and metal hooks, and only the fan can be cleaned; all other components are soldered.

Cooling System

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The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with two large fans with different speeds. The cooling system is efficient, keeping the device cool under load.

Heat

The device remains cool under load, with surface temperatures reaching a maximum of 42 °C (108 °F).

Noise

The fans are almost always quiet, even under load, with a maximum noise level of 50.4 dB(A) during stress tests.

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The MacBook Pro 16 ships with a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The device is very efficient, with a maximum power consumption of 103 W under load.

Battery Life

The MacBook Pro 16 comes with a 100 Wh Li-Polymer battery. Apple claims up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web for the M3 chip, and up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 12 hours of wireless web for the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips.

Reviews confirm the battery life claims, with over 24 hours in video playback and 20 hours in WLAN tests at 150 cd/m² brightness.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing: ~20h 04min
• WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness: ~7h 27min
• Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p: ~24h 41min
• Load (maximum brightness): ~1h 23min

Biometrics

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The MacBook Pro 16 includes a Touch ID fingerprint reader.

Software

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The MacBook Pro 16 ships with macOS Sonoma and includes a range of preinstalled software such as App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos, and Weather.

Accessories & Warranty

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The MacBook Pro 16 comes with a 140W USB-C Power Adapter, a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable, and paperwork.

There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The MacBook Pro 16(Late 2023) is highly regarded for its performance, efficiency, and build quality. The M3 series chips offer significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance, making the laptop suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The display quality, battery life, and overall user experience are also praised, making it a compelling choice for professionals and power users.

Problems Summary

While the MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is generally well-received, there are a few drawbacks noted by reviewers:

• High price, especially for higher-end configurations.
• Limited maintenance and upgrade options due to soldered components.
• The hard front edge of the chassis can be uncomfortable during long typing sessions.
• The webcam lacks advanced features like Face ID or Center Stage.
• The bass coverage of the speakers is slightly worse compared to the previous model.
• Constant PWM flickering on the display.