Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro, 2024)
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Key differences
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Storage (1000 GB vs 512 GB)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher RAM (36 GB vs 24 GB)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher CPU cores (16 vs 14)
- •Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023) has higher Rated battery life (22 hrs vs 21 hrs)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max, 2023)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro, 2024)
Performance
ProcessorApple M3 Max (16-core CPU)Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU)
CPU cores16▲14
GraphicsApple M3 Max (40-core GPU)Apple M4 Pro (20-core GPU)
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM36 GB▲24 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryUnified Memory
Storage1000 GB▲512 GB
Storage typeSSDSSD
Display
Screen size16.2 in16.2 in
Resolution3456×22343456×2234
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Panel typeMini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
Brightness1000 nits1000 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Battery & Build
Battery capacity100 Wh100 Wh
Rated battery life22 hrs▲21 hrs
Weight2.14 kg2.14 kg
Thickness16.8 mm16.8 mm
Charger power140 W140 W
Connectivity
Ports3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 33× Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Webcam1080p Center Stage1080p Center Stage
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