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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)

Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Product family	MacBook Pro
Release date	November 2023 (2023-11)
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 18-core GPU (M3 Pro) or 30-core/40-core GPU (M3 Max)
Sound	High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
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 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x MagSafe 3
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 a range of configurations and is available in Space Black and Silver finishes. The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, providing exceptional color accuracy and brightness, making it suitable for creative professionals and power users.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) can be configured 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), and a 30-core or 40-core GPU. It includes a 16-core Neural Engine and offers up to 400GB/s memory bandwidth.

The M3 Pro and M3 Max chips are designed to deliver high performance for demanding tasks, including video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The M3 Max chip, with its higher core count and memory bandwidth, is particularly suited for users requiring maximum computational power.

The M3 Max chip is manufactured using a 3 nm process, offering a significant performance boost over its predecessors. It consumes up to 56 Watts in CPU benchmarks, with performance cores reaching up to 4.056 GHz and efficiency cores up to 2.567 GHz. The M3 Max outperforms Intel's H45 CPUs and AMD's HS CPUs in multi-core performance, with a 63% advantage over the M2 Max in Cinebench R23 Multi test.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • M3 Max 16-core: ~1968 pts (single-core), ~24024 pts (multi-core)

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) features integrated graphics with the following configurations:

• 18-core GPU with the M3 Pro chip.
• 30-core or 40-core GPU with the M3 Max chip.

The integrated GPUs are capable of handling graphics-intensive tasks, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing and support for multiple external displays. The M3 Max chip's higher GPU core count provides enhanced performance for graphics-heavy applications and gaming.

The M3 Max's 40-core GPU offers a performance increase of 13-25% over the previous 38-core unit, 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.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
  • M3 Max 40-core GPU: ~31268 pts

Memory

The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers unified memory configurations as follows:

• 18GB with the M3 Pro chip, configurable to 36GB.
• 36GB with the M3 Max chip, configurable to 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB.

The unified memory architecture allows for efficient data sharing between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, enhancing overall system performance.

Storage

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

• 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB with the M3 Pro chip.
• 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB with the M3 Max chip.

The SSDs provide fast data access and transfer speeds, supporting the high-performance needs of professional users.

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, offering 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 during video calls. However, it lacks Face ID and Center Stage features.

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. It supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and offers a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. The display provides 1 billion colors, wide color (P3), and True Tone technology for accurate color reproduction.

The display's SDR brightness has been increased from 500 to 600 nits, with a measured peak of 630 nits, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions. The HDR brightness reaches up to 1625 nits for small portions of the screen.

Audio

The device 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 studio-quality three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.

The speakers are among the best in laptops, offering balanced mids and highs, though the bass coverage is slightly reduced compared to previous models.

Connectivity

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WiFi

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

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

Benchmarks:

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

Bluetooth

The device includes Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless peripheral connectivity.

Ports

The MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with the following ports:

• Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s).
• One HDMI port.
• One 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• One MagSafe 3 port for charging.
• One SDXC card slot.

The SDXC card reader offers fast transfer speeds, reaching up to 226 MB/s with reference cards.

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 measures 0.66 inches in height, 14.01 inches in width, and 9.77 inches in depth, with a weight of 4.7 pounds for the M3 Pro configuration and 4.8 pounds for the M3 Max configuration.

The Space Black finish is less prone to fingerprints compared to previous models, though it still requires occasional cleaning. The chassis quality remains excellent, with a premium and stable feel.

Energy Management

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Battery Life

The MacBook Pro 16 is powered by a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, offering 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 via the MagSafe 3 port.

The battery life has improved over previous models, with up to 16 hours and 39 minutes of Wi-Fi web surfing at 150 nits. The device charges to 80% in 50 minutes and fully charges in about 1.5 hours.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 999 minutes
• Load (max brightness): 71 minutes

Software

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The MacBook Pro 16 runs macOS Sonoma, offering advanced features for productivity and creativity. It includes a range of built-in apps such as Safari, Mail, and FaceTime, and supports a variety of accessibility features to assist users with disabilities.

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).

The base warranty for the MacBook Pro is one year, with an option to purchase AppleCare+ for extended coverage, including accidental damage protection.