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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MX2G3LL/A, MX2K3LL/A, A3185, Mac16,61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Page covers M4 Pro and M4 Max. Order numbers, A3185 and Mac16,6 come from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple order number MX2G3LL/A (Silver, 36 GB and 1 TB standard configuration), MX2K3LL/A for the same configuration in Space Black, model number A3185 (EMC 8623), model ID Mac16,6.

MX2W3LL/A, MX313LL/A, A3186, Mac16,54Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026A3186, Mac16,5. Order numbers MX2W3LL/A (Silver) and MX313LL/A (Space Black), both 48 GB / 1 TB.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Announcement date 2024-10-30.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date: March 3, 2026. MacRumors reports the 14-inch M4 Max was removed from sale that week.

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists the model as discontinued on 2026-03-03.14Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026MacRumors reports Apple discontinued the 2024 MacBook Pro models in March 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)16Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)18Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,1993Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/apple-refreshes-macbook-pros-with-m4-pro-m4-max-and-up-to-24-hour-battery-lifeRead 13 October 2026Launch report: M4 Max options start at $3,199, including a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM and 1 TB. US price excluding sales tax. EveryMac lists the same original US price of $3199.

$3,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Original US price US$3,999 for the 48 GB / 1 TB, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU model. Excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3,7994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price in Germany 3799 euros. EveryMac lists original prices per country. Germany price for the same configuration. The stored US order numbers are not sold in Germany. VAT treatment is not stated by EveryMac and German prices are normally published with VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The stored order numbers are US models.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver.

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black, Silver.

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Apple positions MacBook Pro with M4 Max for pros such as data scientists, 3D artists and composers.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026Apple markets the MacBook Pro for pro workflows. Stored as creator like the other MacBook Pro entries.

Form factor

Clamshell6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Hinged MacBook Pro notebook with a built-in keyboard and trackpad. No detachable or 360-degree hinge is described.

Clamshell4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hinged laptop chassis with a fixed keyboard. No detachable or 360-degree mode is claimed.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.55 cm x 31.26 cm x 22.12 cm. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm converted exactly to mm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.62kg(3.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight, M4 Max row: 3.6 pounds (1.62 kg). Varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 Max row, 2.15 kg. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: LCD IPS Mini-LED. Apple publishes only the Liquid Retina XDR name. The panel is shared by every 14-inch 2024 configuration. Nano-texture option excluded.

IPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec page lists a 16.2 inch IPS panel. Backlight is mini-LED per the review.

Backlight

Mini-LED5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Mini-LED backlight.

Mini-LED15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: Mini-LED.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Glossy AR, the standard glass. The nano-texture option is excluded.

Glossy15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: glossy. The nano-texture option is not the reference.

Touchscreen

No5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: touchscreen No.

No15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No touch screen. The review lists none.

Stylus

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None15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No stylus support is listed.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz at native resolution. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz are also listed.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at the native 3456 x 2234 resolution.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh rate.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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10bits6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists 10-bit colour. Apple states 1 billion colours, which matches 10 bits per channel. The page describes the 14-core, 32-core model with the same display.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: SDR brightness up to 1000 nits (outdoor). Ambient light and duration conditions are not stated. Not typical SDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Ambient light conditions and duration are not stated.

Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. No duration is stated.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No duration stated.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. The nano-texture option is excluded.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261600 nits peak, HDR content only, below 25 C (footnote 3).

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 13 October 2026Calibration guide for the Liquid Retina XDR display of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. It states the displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. No per-unit result is stored.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 Max (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU (10 performance and 4 efficiency cores), 32-core GPU, 410GB/s memory bandwidth.

Apple M4 Max (16-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. The M4 Max comes in a 14-core CPU with 32-core GPU and a 16-core CPU with 40-core GPU. The stored product is the 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU configuration.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clocks. The performance maximum comes from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor Speed: 4.5 GHz. EveryMac says third-party software reports this clock speed. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. No efficiency cluster clock is stored.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	12	4.5
Efficiency	4	2.6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section lists the 16-core CPU as 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clocks come from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12 x 4.5 GHz P-core, 4 x 2.6 GHz E-core. Base clocks are not published.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

145Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026CPU row for M4 Max 14C32G: 14 cores, 14 threads.

165Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 13 October 2026M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

3nm3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4 family is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section lists the GPU as part of Apple M4 Max. Unified memory.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 32-core GPU for the 14-core CPU configuration.

Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. 40-core GPU goes with the 16-core CPU.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section: Apple M4 Max starts at 36GB unified memory. The 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration is retained.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Memory section lists 48 GB as a configuration of the 16-core CPU. 48 GB is the base memory of the stored 16-core, 40-core model (EveryMac).

RAM type

LPDDR5X5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Memory row: 36GB LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Max 14C32G. Apple does not publish the memory type.

LPDDR5X4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists unified memory without the chip type. LPDDR5X-8533 comes from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,533MT/s5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026LPDDR5X-8533, a data rate in MT/s. It is consistent with Apple's published 410GB/s memory bandwidth for this chip.

8,533MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists LPDDR5X-8533 for the tested 48 GB unit.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026No RAM slots. The unified memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded after the initial purchase.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Unified memory, onboard, not upgradable.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section lists 48GB, 64GB and 128GB options only for the M4 Max with 16-core CPU. EveryMac states 36 GB is the maximum for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU combination.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maximum RAM: 36 GB for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration. Only the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU option offers 48, 64 and 128 GB.

128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the 16-core CPU configuration (128 GB). Not a post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Storage section: Apple M4 Max starts at 1TB SSD. Decimal capacity by the page footnote.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Storage section. 1 TB base for the stored configuration. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Drive model and PCIe generation are not published by Apple.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Apple names an SSD. The interface is not published.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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45Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: PCIe 4.0 SSD (Apple SSD AP1024Z, 1024 GB).

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC (UHS-II)	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Charging and Expansion: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s and USB 4 up to 120Gb/s. HDMI version and the SD speed class come from EveryMac. Sides come from the Tom's Hardware review of the base 14-inch model, which says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is stored. Apple's 120 Gb/s includes Bandwidth Boost.14Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/macbook-pro-14-m4-2024-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review of the base 14-inch M4. Left side: two Thunderbolt ports, MagSafe and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Right side: one Thunderbolt port between the SD reader and HDMI. It says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. Used only for the physical port sides.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack. Connector sides are not stored because the Apple tour page only captions the 14-inch side views. Symmetric 80 Gbps comes from the Intel source. Apple's up to 120 Gbps is the asymmetric Bandwidth Boost figure.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lists HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC slot with UHS-II support.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 delivers 80 Gbps bidirectional. Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps is a display mode and is not stored as the symmetric rate.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Available in countries and regions where supported.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 13 October 2026Lists MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later as able to use the 6 GHz band of a Wi-Fi 6E network, or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The tech specs sheet states Wi-Fi 6E for this model. 6 GHz availability varies by region.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz for the 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro group. The 6 GHz band depends on the region.

Wi-Fi module

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Broadcom 0x43885Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3).

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless section lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 only.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys. A 79-key ISO layout also exists and is not stored as the base.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026US keyboard has 78 keys. ISO has 79.

Key switches

Scissor13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M3 Pro, which shares the keyboard design: a chiclet keyboard with scissor switches. Apple lists the same Backlit Magic Keyboard for the M4 Max.

Scissor6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists scissor switches for the 16-inch M4 Max.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. The lighting type is not stated.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Apple does not state the lighting colour or type.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. That layout has no numeric keypad.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple lists a 78-key (US) keyboard with 12 function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102309Read 13 October 2026Apple states Force Click and haptic feedback are features of Force Touch trackpads. The tech specs sheet names a Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. Treated as the haptic type.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p HD video recording.

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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No5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pro and contra list: webcam without Face ID. Touch ID is the only biometric.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: studio-quality three-mic array.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Footnote 17 states an actual rating of 99.6 Wh. The rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	13

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: up to 18 hours video streaming and up to 13 hours wireless web. Footnote 4: Apple tested preproduction 14-inch M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB with a 2TB SSD, not the stored 1TB model. Wireless web browses 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming plays 1080p content in Safari. Display brightness 8 clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	21
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple model-level maxima for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max: up to 21 hours video streaming and 14 hours wireless web. Apple tested August to October 2024 on preproduction systems with the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB configuration. The stored 16-core, 40-core, 48 GB model was not the tested one. Wireless web browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display brightness eight clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements. Battery life varies by use and configuration.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026M4 Max includes the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. Fast-charge capable with the included 96W or higher adapter.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. 140W USB-C Power Adapter.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable at the laptop end.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 13 October 2026Fast charge of 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. The 96W adapter is included with the M4 Max.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Apple fast-charge page and the in-the-box guide: the 140W adapter fast-charges the 16-inch MacBook Pro to about 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Timing varies by settings and conditions. Apple's test models listed there are not M4 Max.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120773Read 13 October 2026Apple repair guide for the 14-inch M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024 covers the removal and installation of both fans, so there are two fans.

25Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: cooling with two fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 13 October 2026Power Modes page: Low Power Mode, Automatic (the default) and High Power Mode. High Power Mode is available on MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with a Pro or Max chip. No wattage limits are published.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 October 2026Modes: Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Automatic is the default. High Power Mode is available on 2024 or later MacBook Pro with a Pro or Max chip. No power limits are published.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Touch ID is the power button.

Power button7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID sensor is built into the power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026The release describes macOS Sequoia features. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

macOS Sequoia4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Shipped with macOS 15.0 (Sequoia), with a prompt to update to 15.1 for Apple Intelligence.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026macOS. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026macOS.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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178points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single core, 178 points. The review runs benchmarks in the default Automatic mode.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,069points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi core, 2069 points in High Performance mode. The Automatic run scored 2015 points.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3,880points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 single-core, Automatic mode.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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25,760points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 multi-core, Automatic mode.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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5,061MB/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, 5 GB read 5060.9 MB/s. Write 6242.8 MB/s.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	99
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	47.4
Total War: Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	56
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	107
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	129

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Native macOS titles at 1920 x 1080, preset as named in the review, Automatic mode. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off. Average fps only.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Automatic	Idle	24.1
Automatic	Max load	42.2

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Measured at 15 cm with an Earthworks M23R. Ambient 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 dB(A). Load in Automatic mode reaches about 42.2 dB(A). The 54.7 dB(A) stress-test peak is not stored because the review does not name its power mode.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the top. Automatic mode.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the bottom. Automatic mode.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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30.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Palm rest and touchpad area under load.

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Automatic	17.97
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Automatic	6.75
Video playback	150	Automatic	21.75
Max load	Not available	Automatic	1.08

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review Wi-Fi test at 150 nits: 17 h 58 min. Wi-Fi test at maximum SDR brightness: 6 h 45 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits: 21 h 45 min. Full-brightness load test: 1 h 05 min. Automatic mode per the review's stated default.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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17.97h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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21.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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15.6W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Highest idle reading 15.6 W. Idle minimum 4.7 W, average 15.5 W.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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116.2W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra, 116.2 W average.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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143.7W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Load maximum 143.7 W, short peak with the 140 W adapter.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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50W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU multi-core load settles at about 50 W after a short 57 W burst in Automatic mode.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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2.149kg(4.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Tested unit: 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48 GB, 1 TB. Weighed 2.149 kg, power adapter 349 g.

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_14-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product Environmental Report footnote: the 14-inch MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report names the M4 Max 1 TB configuration in its carbon footprint table.

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_16-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: MacBook Pro 16-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box for M4 Pro 14-core or M4 Max: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m). The polishing cloth ships only with the nano-texture option.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026In the Box. Polishing cloth only comes with the optional nano-texture display and is excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box section.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from the original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare is excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Warranty service options listed: carry-in service and mail-in service.

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Carry-in to an Apple Store or authorized provider, or mail-in. No onsite service is listed.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/156Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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