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AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)

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

General

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Series

MacBook Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)

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.

MRW33LL/A, MRW73LL/A, A2991, Mac15,114Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Order number MRW33LL/A is Space Black and MRW73LL/A is Silver. Model number A2991 (EMC 8408). Model ID Mac15,11, unique to this 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU 16-inch model

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GTIN / EAN

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

30 October 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 10 October 2026Press release dated October 30, 2023

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

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: October 30, 2024

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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.

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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 (M4 Max, 2024)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).

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.

$3,4994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Original Price (US): US$3499 for the standard 36 GB and 1 TB configuration. The price was the same regardless of color. Apple's press release does not state the M3 Max price

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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.

US4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026US price and US order numbers

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Offered in silver and Space Black

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Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 10 October 2026Apple describes MacBook Pro with M3 Max for extreme workflows such as machine learning programmers, 3D artists and video editors. Creator is the closest segment option

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

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Notebook with a hinged display. Standard clamshell

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/117737Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: height 1.68 cm, width 35.57 cm, depth 24.81 cm. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres. Thickness is the single published height

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.

2.16kg(4.8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight, M3 Max row: 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg). Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process

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/117737Read 10 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

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

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the 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/117737Read 10 October 202616.2-inch diagonal, measured as a standard rectangular shape. Actual viewable area is less

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

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 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.

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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-LED5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_16%22_Late_2023Read 10 October 202616.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display

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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.

Glossy7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793623-REG/apple_mrw73ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 10 October 2026Silver MRW73LL/A listing of the same M3 Max 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB and 1TB configuration: finish glossy with antireflective coating. Read through the public search index because the page itself returned a block

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

Touchscreen

No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793623-REG/apple_mrw73ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same listing: Touchscreen No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/6534635.pRead 10 October 2026Best Buy lists the Space Black M3 Max 14-core, 30-core, 36GB, 1TB model with touch screen false. Read through the public search index

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 (M3 Max, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz at native resolution

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/117737Read 10 October 2026ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates

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.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Display section explicitly specifies SDR brightness 600 nits

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.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), below 25 degrees C

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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.

Yes14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 10 October 2026Apple displays, including MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display, undergo calibration for luminance, white point and colour gamut out of the box. No individual unit Delta E is stated

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M3 Max (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Chip section: M3 Max with 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU, 300GB/s memory bandwidth. The 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU option is a different product

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/117737Read 10 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 (M3 Max, 2023)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.05
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 202614-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock is on the EveryMac and iFixit pages4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed 4.05 GHz as reported by third-party software. Fourteen cores: 10 performance and 4 efficiency. The iFixit device page also lists 4.05 GHz for this model. No clock is stored for the efficiency cores5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_16%22_Late_2023Read 10 October 2026Model list: A2991, Mac15,11, 4.05 GHz M3 Max 14-Core Processor, 30-Core GPU, 16-Core Neural Engine

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

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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.

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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.

3nm3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 10 October 2026M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max are built using 3-nanometer process technology

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.

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026The GPU is part of the M3 Max SoC and uses unified memory

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 M3 Max 30-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026M3 Max 30-core GPU

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.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Apple M3 Max chip: 36GB unified memory as the base. Reference configuration

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

RAM type

LPDDR55Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_16%22_Late_2023Read 10 October 2026Technical specifications list unified LPDDR5 memory for the 16-inch late 2023 MacBook Pro family, configurable up to 128 GB

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.

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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.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026RAM Slots: None. RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase

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 (M3 Max, 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.

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Configurable to 96GB for M3 Max with 14-core CPU. 128GB needs the 16-core CPU. Maximum purchase-time memory only

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.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Apple M3 Max chip: 1TB SSD as the base. 1TB is stored as 1000 GB

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

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Storage section: SSD. The interface is not named, so the generic ssd option is used

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.

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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 (M3 Max, 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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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 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)

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 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
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/117737Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with up to 40Gb/s. Physical connectors counted once. The HDMI version is on the EveryMac page4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-max-14-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-16-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026HDMI 2.1 port and three Thunderbolt 4 ports9Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/apple-16-inch-macbook-pro-late-2023Read 10 October 2026Review of the 16-inch late 2023 MacBook Pro. Right side: one HDMI 2.1 port, one Thunderbolt 4 port and an SDXC slot. Left side: MagSafe 3, two more Thunderbolt ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The port layout is the same for every configuration

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

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=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/117737Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

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 GHz13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 10 October 2026MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later can join Wi-Fi 6E networks on the 6 GHz band or use only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E availability varies by country

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

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026

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Cellular

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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/117737Read 10 October 202678 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys. US SKU MRW33LL/A is the reference

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Key switches

Scissor9Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/apple-16-inch-macbook-pro-late-2023Read 10 October 2026Review: the full-size keyboard uses scissor switches

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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.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. The backlight colour and zones are not published

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.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 202678-key layout with 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. A numeric keypad would not fit this key count

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026Force Touch trackpad. Apple describes haptic feedback as a Force Touch feature

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 20261080p FaceTime HD camera

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.

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers. Force-cancelling woofers

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/117737Read 10 October 2026Studio-quality three-mic array

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/117737Read 10 October 2026Footnote 3: actual rating 99.6 watt-hours (16-inch model). The rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored

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 (M3 Max, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours wireless web for the 16-inch model. Apple tested 16-inch preproduction systems with M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Display brightness for the web test is in the footnote. M3 Max was not the tested configuration

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/117737Read 10 October 2026140W USB-C Power Adapter included

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/117737Read 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end

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.

30min12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 10 October 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes on the 16-inch model with the 140W USB-C Power Adapter. The included 140W adapter

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Cooling

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

26Spec databaseifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+16-Inch+Late+2023+Fans+Replacement/167352Read 10 October 2026iFixit guide for the MacBook Pro 16-inch late 2023 (M3 Pro and M3 Max): replace one or both fans, with separate left and right fan parts. Two fans

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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 button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026Touch ID. The power button location is in the Apple user guide12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 10 October 2026Touch ID is described as part of 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

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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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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 Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 10 October 2026New MacBook Pro ships with macOS Sonoma. Later supported system updates are excluded

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

OS family

macOS2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 10 October 2026macOS

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

1,546nits10Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/macbook-pro-16-inch-m3-max-2023Read 10 October 2026HDR content on 10 percent of the display: 1,546 nits (1,123 nits for 100 percent). Test unit was the M3 Max 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB RAM and 8TB SSD model. The display panel is the same in every 16-inch configuration

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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.

0.1110Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/macbook-pro-16-inch-m3-max-2023Read 10 October 2026Delta-E 0.11 with a colorimeter. Delta E formula, colour profile and mode are not stated. Test unit was the 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB RAM and 8TB SSD model with the same display panel

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 (M3 Max, 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 (M3 Max, 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 (M3 Max, 2023)

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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

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9.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified

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EPEAT

Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2023.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote: 16-inch MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110, listed on the EPEAT Registry

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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/117737Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

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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/117737Read 10 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.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Market US. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty. AppleCare and statutory rights are 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.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 10 October 2026

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

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.212Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 10 October 2026Apple MacBook Pro User Guide for macOS Sonoma 14.2 and later

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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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