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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023) vs Framework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

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AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

General

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Series

MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

Framework Laptop 161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Framework Laptop 16.

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

MNW83LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MNW83LL/A for Space Gray, 12 CPU cores/19 GPU cores, 512 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

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GTIN / EAN

1942532362909Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact original MNW83LL/A US 16 GB / 512 GB SKU. UPC independently agrees with Best Buy. Other open-box/refurbisher barcodes omitted.

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

17 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

March 20233Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: presented at GDC 2023, which took place in March 2023.

Status

Discontinued10Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A product status. EveryMac and Low End Mac independently date original discontinuation to October 30, 2023. Remaining second-hand/refurbished stock does not mean current maker production.

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

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.43Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-Review-M2-Max-challenges-GeForce-RTX-3080-Ti.694175.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the MacBook Pro 16 2021 the predecessor of the MacBook Pro 16 2023.

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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 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)44Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the M2 MacBook Pro 16.

Framework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)4Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidiaRead 23 October 2026Framework's launch post introduces the new Framework Laptop 16 and calls the 2023 model the original generation.

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

$2,4993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

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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.

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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.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Segment

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

Creator1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Framework does not call it a gaming laptop. The review groups it with multimedia laptops.

Form factor

Clamshell11Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-2023-model-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-16-2-3456x2234-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Public indexed specification of exact MNW83LL/A original hardware sold as open-box NOB. Only original physical form factor used, not its changed box or warranty. Direct HTTP 403, public index is accessible.

Clamshell1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Hinged clamshell chassis.

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.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width356.58Depth290.2Thickness (max)20.95mm(14 × 11.4 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026With Graphics Module: height 20.95 mm, width 356.58 mm, depth 290.20 mm. The model with the Expansion Bay Shell instead is 17.95 x 356.58 x 270.00 mm. Stored for the reference model with the Radeon RX 7700S Graphics Module.

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

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Pro laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026With Graphics Module: 2.40 kg. With Expansion Bay Shell: 2.10 kg.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026CNC aluminum top cover.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Magnesium alloy1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Magnesium alloy thixomolded bottom cover.

Max hinge angle

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155°1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026155 degree hinges with a 6.1 kg force profile. The Notebookcheck review says 150 degrees.

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.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Pixel density

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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.

IPS12Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical screen technology table for MacBook Pro 16 M2 Pro. Review explicitly says original construction and screen are unchanged for the M2 Pro generation. Its 32 GB / 2 TB lab values are not used. Consumer Reports OLED label conflicts with actual IPS mini-LED technology and is rejected.

IPS3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists an IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz.

Backlight

Mini-LED13Maker product pageapple.com/mac/compareRead 7 October 2026Mac comparison table for selected MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro or M2 Max 2023. Mini-LED is the backlight, separate from IPS panel technology.40Reviewultrabookreview.com/61621-mini-led-laptopsRead 7 October 2026Creator table explicitly lists Apple MacBook Pro 16, Apple M2 Pro/Max, 16-inch mini LED. No measured gamut percentage or other configuration test is imported.

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

2,55440Reviewultrabookreview.com/61621-mini-led-laptopsRead 7 October 2026Creator laptop table explicitly pairs Apple MacBook Pro 16 and M2 Pro/Max with 2554 dimming zones. Fixed 16-inch 2023 mini-LED display. HMC rounded 2.6K description is consistent with rounding to hundreds. Counts independently controlled dimming zones, not LEDs or pixels. Unqualified third-party gamut percentages are not copied.

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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.

Glossy14Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Fiche technique names the glossy screen surface. Physical fixed display configuration. Does not borrow any 32 GB / 2 TB measured screen data.

Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 202616 inch 16:10 anti-glare matte display.

Touchscreen

No15Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Fiche technique explicitly denies touchscreen. Fixed main display hardware, corroborated by HMC and NanoReview.

No1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026The display is not listed as a touch screen.

Stylus

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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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Display section. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution, separate from fixed selectable refresh rates.

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026165 Hz refresh rate, VRR and FreeSync.

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/111838Read 5 October 2026

FreeSync1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026VRR and FreeSync listed. The 2nd-gen display with G-SYNC support belongs to the later Ryzen AI 300 model.

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

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly publishes SDR brightness 500 nits. HDR playback support does not change this SDR claim.

500nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026500 nit brightness.

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.

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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.

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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/111838Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Separate from SDR brightness.

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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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100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026100% DCI-P3.

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.

Yes8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Liquid Retina XDR section explicitly says each display calibrated in the factory. Only original model hardware specification retained, excluding refurbished identity, prices and OS.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 Pro (12-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 12 CPU cores and 19 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Ryzen 9 7940HS, up to 5.2 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB cache (L2 plus L3).

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	8
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 4	8	Zen 4	4	5.2

Source2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Zen 4, 8 cores, base clock 4 GHz, max boost up to 5.2 GHz. Zen 4 is the core type used for AMD Zen 4 cores.

CPU cores

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

1216Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M2-Pro-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.682450.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple M2 Pro 12-core chip table, Number of Cores / Threads 12 / 12. Hardware thread count is not benchmark inheritance from a 14-inch laptop.

162Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 202616 threads with SMT.

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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16MB2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026L3 cache 16 MB. L2 is 8 MB, which makes the 24 MB total on the Framework page.

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.

5nm17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 7 October 2026Maker chip launch describes second-generation 5-nanometer process technology for M2 Pro. Not a guessed die size.

4nm2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

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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45W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Spec sheet: 45 W continuous processor power. The Notebookcheck review lists 54 W PL1 and 79 W PL2.

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.

15.8TOPS8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Better and Better section: 16-core Neural Engine executes up to 15.8 trillion operations per second. NPU-only published claim, precision unspecified.

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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/111838Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

GPU

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AMD Radeon RX 7700S1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Radeon RX 7700S, 32 compute units, up to 100 W TGP on AC, 8 GB 18 Gbps GDDR6, USB-C port with DP Alt Mode.

GPU brand

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AMD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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

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8GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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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100W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Up to 100 W TGP on AC. Dynamic Boost is not stated.

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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AMD Smart Access Graphics3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: SmartAccess Graphics is AMD's MUX solution. It switches between the iGPU and the dGPU automatically.

Integrated GPU

Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 780M1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Ryzen 9 7940HS integrated graphics: Radeon 780M.

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 16 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Overview and Memory sections explicitly 16 GB unified memory for matching original CPU/GPU/SSD configuration.

32GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Pre-built Overkill configuration: 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600.

RAM type

LPDDR518Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M2-Pro-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.682450.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026M2 Pro description states 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 physically next to the chip. Exact base laptop maker memory is 16 GB. Matching HMC and Geizhals 16 GB / 512 GB tables independently name installed LPDDR5-6400.42Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-macbook-pro-16-2-space-gray-mnw83d-a-2023-z174-a2933200.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB hardware table states 16GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard, not expandable. Regional model code differs. Only common installed hardware type and speed are used.

DDR51Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m2-pro-early-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB profile states LPDDR5-6400. Configured transfer rate corroborated by Notebookcheck chip description and matching Geizhals physical configuration. No MHz-to-MT/s inference.42Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-macbook-pro-16-2-space-gray-mnw83d-a-2023-z174-a2933200.htmlRead 7 October 2026Installed LPDDR5-6400 table claim. CPU clocks and unrelated erroneous aspect-ratio cells are not copied.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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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23Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: dual-channel DDR5-5600.

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

Soldered20Spec databaseeverymac.com/actual-maximum-mac-ram/actual-maximum-macbook-pro-ram-capacity.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Maximum RAM table for MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU 16-inch, Mac14,10 identifies soldered original memory and no RAM slots. Purchase-time maximum 32 GB is not an upgrade slot. Public indexed table read, direct EveryMac 403.

Slots1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Two SO-DIMM sockets. The Overkill pre-built has two 16 GB modules.

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.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M2 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

96GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Memory options: up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 in the two SO-DIMM sockets.

Storage

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

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Original base 512 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

1TB3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review unit: WDC PC SN810 1 TB. Decimal capacity, 1 TB = 1000 GB. The Overkill pre-built page does not name the drive.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.39Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746352-REG/apple_mnw83ll_a_16_2_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A 16 GB / 512 GB table names Integrated NVMe SSD. Enriches original maker SSD claim without overriding it. Wrong initial B&H URL 1746353 was blocked. Correct exact SKU URL 1746352 is public through normal web fetch.

NVMe SSD3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: WD SN810 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.

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

421Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m2-pro-early-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact base 16 GB / 512 GB profile storage table states PCIe 4.0 x4. Only installed generation stored. No socket or drive model inferred.

43Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, sustained about 7,000 MB/s.

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Primary M.2 2280 socket and secondary M.2 2230 socket. The pre-built page lists no drive size. The 1 TB drive comes from the review unit and sits in the 2280 socket.

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical ports counted once. Thunderbolt, USB4 and DisplayPort share USB-C connectors. HDMI version not inferred from supported output resolution.36Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Maker guide left/right side diagram alternative text identifies two left Thunderbolt ports, one right Thunderbolt port, left MagSafe/headphone and right HDMI/SDXC.37Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Ports paragraph explicitly names full-size HDMI 2.1. Fixed M2 Pro family port standard, not a copied 32 GB / 1 TB measurement.

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	2	Not available	40	USB4	Yes	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Yes	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	No	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	No	Not available
USB-C	Graphics Module port with DisplayPort	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20266 user-selectable Expansion Card slots. Slots 1 and 4: USB 4, display output, up to 240 W charging. Slot 2: USB 3.2, display output, up to 240 W charging. Slots 3 and 6: USB 3.2. Slot 5: USB 3.2, up to 240 W charging. Card slot sides are not stored. The Graphics Module adds one rear USB-C port with DP Alt Mode. Rows follow the Framework text. The Notebookcheck table lists slot 5 as DisplayPort-capable and slot 2 as not.

USB-C ports

3=CalculatedFrom Ports

7=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Not available

Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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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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240W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Maker deployment guide explicitly groups MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 2023 and states ax at 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. 6 GHz operation depends on local regulation, retained US SKU supports it.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 with the 6 GHz band, plus Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6.

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom BCM438823Spec databasegist.github.com/JJTech0130/bf7dbc5b4ea1442a07bbd58bb1ae89c4Read 7 October 2026Published Apple device-tree inventory maps MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 M2 Pro J416sAP to chipset 4388 and module amami. Asahi device table maps J416sAP to Mac14,10. Independent Linux hardware report identifies Mac14,10 with Broadcom BCM4388 PCI 14e4:4434. These are hardware-identification sources, not maker specifications.24Spec databasegithub.com/omacom/omarchy/issues/10857Read 7 October 2026Published Linux hardware report explicitly names MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 M2 Pro, Mac14,10, Broadcom BCM4388 and PCI ID 14e4:4434. Corroborates the device-tree inventory through Asahi Mac14,10/J416sAP mapping.25Spec databaseasahilinux.org/docs/hw/devices/device-listRead 7 October 2026Published Asahi device table explicitly maps MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro 2023, Mac14,10, J416sAP and T6020. Links the same hardware identity used by the independent radio inventory and hardware report.

AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Spec sheet: AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E. The review lists MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922.

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/111838Read 5 October 2026

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Cellular

No38Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746352-REG/apple_mnw83ll_a_16_2_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB communications table explicitly denies cellular support. Does not infer from missing SIM information.

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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.

US English26Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A Keyboard Localization English (US), corroborated by contemporary Insight and Ball State procurement tables. ANSI label is not inferred solely from country.

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Key switches

Scissor27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Keys procedure linked from the exact MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 repair manual explicitly describes scissor mechanisms.29Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Original 16-inch M2 Pro review explicitly names the scissor keyboard. Reviewer tests 32 GB / 1 TB. Only common fixed physical keyboard mechanism and 1 mm travel are used. Maker orderable parts identify the same top-case assembly per color across memory/storage configurations.

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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.

Not available

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026All keyboards are backlit. The type depends on the chosen Input Module.

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

No28Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-2023-model-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-16-2-3456x2234-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact original MNW83LL/A physical keyboard specification, sold open-box. Numeric keypad explicitly No. NanoReview agrees, maker 78-key US physical keyboard diagram has no dedicated numeric section.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm29Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly states 1 mm key travel in M2 Pro 16-inch 2023 keyboard. Same fixed original 16-inch chassis keyboard across capacities, maker one top-case part per color. Reviewed 32 GB / 1 TB performance measurements excluded.

1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026All keyboards have 1.5 mm key travel.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width122.6Height76.6mm(4.8 × 3 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026122.6 mm x 76.6 mm Windows Precision Touchpad with matte glass surface.

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

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

1080p1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20261080p 60fps webcam with hardware privacy switch.

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

No32Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-pro-16-12-core-m2-pro-512gb-16gb/m408690Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB profile explicitly says facial recognition No. HMC says Infrared No. No Windows Hello IR camera is present. Consumer Reports public indexed feature table, direct 403. Its erroneous OLED spec is rejected.

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Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Physical switches electrically cut off the webcam and the microphones.

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/111838Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker sound system. Acoustic driver count, separate from stereo channels.

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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/111838Read 5 October 2026

Bi-amp stereo speakers, ALC1318 smart amp1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Stereo bi-amp speakers with a 1 W high frequency driver and a 2 W wide band driver, powered by an ALC1318 smart amp. Driver counts per side are not stated.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20262x MEMS microphones with hardware privacy switches.

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.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Actual rating in Battery and Power footnote overrides rounded headline. 99.6 Wh.

85Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 202685 Wh, 80% capacity at 1000 cycles.

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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22
Web browsing	15

Source30Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 7 October 2026Maker original 16-inch M2 Pro maximum claims. Lab method uses preproduction 12 CPU / 19 GPU, 16 GB / 1 TB in November/December 2022. Wireless web browses 25 sites, brightness eight clicks from bottom. Apple TV app plays HD 1080p at same brightness. Family marketing claims apply to base offer, independently repeated for exact 512 GB SKU by EveryMac and Barcodes. Not measured runtime for 512 GB.

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

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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.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.

180W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026180W GaN USB-C power adapter listed for the pre-built models.

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/111838Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Charges over USB-C.

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

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with included 140 W USB-C adapter and MagSafe 3 cable.

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Cooling

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

231Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103871Read 7 October 2026Exact 16-inch 2023 repair parts table lists one left fan and one right fan. Count excludes ducts and adapter.

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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.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.

Power button1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Fingerprint reader compatible with Windows Hello. The review says the reader sits in the power button.

TPM

Not available

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Remote management

Not available

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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.

Not available

No3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no ports besides the six USB-C slots, not even a Kensington lock.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Overkill pre-built: Windows 11 Pro.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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

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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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504.8nits3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Centre brightness 504.8 cd/m2, X-Rite i1Pro 2.

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

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490.1nits3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Average of the brightness grid, 490.1 cd/m2. Maximum 527.7, minimum 26.1.

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

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1,231:13Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 20261231:1 at a black value of 0.41 cd/m2.

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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99.7%3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Argyll 3D, sRGB 99.7%. Display P3 97.7% and Adobe RGB 87% are different targets and are not stored.

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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1.233Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Calman ColorChecker dE 2000 mean 1.23 before calibration.

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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No3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No PWM flicker found.

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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11.3ms3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Black to white 11.3 ms (rise 6.1).

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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14.6ms3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 202650% grey to 80% grey 14.6 ms (rise 7.1).

Measured performance

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

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104.5points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Cinebench 2024 single core, 104.5 points.

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

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953points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Cinebench 2024 multi core, 953 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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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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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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10,206points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. 3DMark Time Spy graphics score 10206 at 2560 x 1440. The overall score is 10294.

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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6,916MB/s3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5/6 sequential read Q32T1, 6916 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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	60.7
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1440	Ultra	Off	37.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	73.6
Baldur's Gate 3	2560	1440	Ultra	Not available	51.1
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	84
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest (4xMSAA, FX, AF 16x)	Not available	95.8
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra (AA ultra, AF 16x)	Not available	143.9

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Average fps at the resolution and preset named by the review. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off.

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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Windows Performance	Idle	23.9
Windows Performance	Medium load	28.5
Windows Performance	Gaming	51.9
Windows Performance	Max load	53.7

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Measured at 15 cm. Ambient 23.8 dB(A). Idle 23.9 dB(A). 3DMark 06 load average 28.5 dB(A). Witcher 3 51.9 dB(A). Load maximum 53.7 dB(A).

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

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53.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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51.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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42.4°C3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Hottest point on the top in the stress test.

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

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40.8°C3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Hottest point on the bottom in the stress test.

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

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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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	16
Video playback	15.75

Source33Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-pro-16-12-core-m2-pro-512gb-16gb/m408690Read 7 October 2026Exact 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB unit tested with macOS Ventura 13.2. Web browsing lasted 16 h and local 4K playback 15.75 h. The public June 2023 category method sets the display to 200 nits, cycles ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi using the default browser from full charge until shutdown, and runs local 4K video until full depletion. Power mode, refresh rate, firmware and video audio settings are unstated. Direct profile and method pages returned 403. Complete publicly indexed profile and method text independently read without login or bypass. Erroneous profile OLED label is rejected.41Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptops-with-best-battery-life-a1118947781Read 7 October 2026Public June 30, 2023 laptop category method. Display 200 nits. Fully charged battery to shutdown while cycling ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi in the default browser. Separate local 4K video to full depletion. This method supplies conditions, not this MacBook’s numerical results. Indexed text independently read after direct HTTP 403.

BFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Test	Hours (h)
Idle	14.83
Wi-Fi browsing	9.13
Max load	1.53

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Idle with minimum brightness and no Wi-Fi 14 h 50 min. Wi-Fi web browsing 9 h 08 min. Full-brightness load 1 h 32 min. The review does not state the power mode used for the battery tests or the Wi-Fi test brightness.

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

16h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

9.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

15.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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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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17.2W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Highest idle reading 17.2 W. Idle minimum 9.5 W, average 17 W.

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

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171.9W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Witcher 3 ultra, average 171.9 W.

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

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175.7W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Load maximum 175.7 W in the stress test. 3DMark 06 load average 96.2 W.

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

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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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2.418kg(5.3 lb)3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review unit: Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S graphics module, 32 GB DDR5-5600, WD PC SN810 1 TB and the 2560 x 1600 165 Hz panel, the same hardware as this model. Windows set to Performance mode and AMD Adrenalin to Standard. Weighed 2.418 kg, power adapter 487 g. The same review unit is used for every measured value from this source.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold34Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original January 2023 environmental report says Gold in US and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110. Retained US SKU scope only. Exact Best Buy SKU listing also says EPEAT Gold.

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Other certifications

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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.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 140 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

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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/111838Read 5 October 2026

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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.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20261-year limited warranty.

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

Carry-in, Mail-in35Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US original Apple one-year limited Mac warranty section describes Carry-in service and Mail-in service. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118381Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118381Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/134Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026

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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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