Apple MacBook Pro 16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2024) Apple MacBook Pro 16

Date Published: 07 Feb 2025

Apple M4 Max (16-core CPU)
Apple M4 Max (40-core GPU)
1000GB SSD
128GB RAM
2.14 kg (4.7 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 16

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Specs

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
soldered SSD

RAM
128GB RAM

OS
macOS

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
355.7 X 248.1 X 16.8 mm

Weight
2.14 kg (4.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

3x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD FaceTime HD camera with Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

Speakers
Six Speaker Sound System with force-cancelling woofers

Security Lock slot

Portability

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2024)

Dimensions

2.14 kg (4.7 lbs) Weight

Average 16.2-inch laptop

2.01 kg (4.4 lbs) -6% Weight

Review

Apple MacBook Pro 16 in-depth review

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its full-blown M4 Pro/Max SoC already hit the market. This time around, you get a 14-core processor (with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores) and a 20-core graphics card, or 14 to 16-core M4 Max CPU with 32/40-core GPU, respectively. Compared to the base configuration of the 14-inch sibling (12-core CPU / 16-core GPU), the 16-incher provides more punch in heavy loads but this could be beneficial mainly for professionals and power users. It's hard to spot any performance difference between the two "cousins" in terms of daily tasks and multimedia consumption.One of the stars of the show is the 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display with 3456 x 2234 resolution. The panel offers true-to-live colors alongside an up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate which boosts the ba[...]

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Pros

The 14-core CPU maintains 3.85 GHz / 2.59 GHz for the P and E cores even in long-stress scenarios
Superb sustained performance
The fans are quiet in light and medium loads
Mini-LED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 613 nits of max brightness
Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage
Color-accurate panel
The optional Nano-texture display handles the reflections like a boss
Great CPU and GPU performance
The metal chassis is very solid
Very long battery life (~ 17 hours of videos)
Great sound quality
Mag Safe charging port
3x Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 ports
Comfortable keyboard
Enormous and super smooth touchpad
Snappy 512GB NVMe drive
The keyboard doesn't feel hot during heavy loads
Nice multicore performance bump compared to the 12-core version of the M4 SoC
24GB of unified memory as standard
Up to 48GB RAM
Up to 4TB of storage
Thin for a powerful 16-incher (16.8 mm)

Cons

High price, especially if you want to add more memory or storage
Soldered memory and SSD
High processor temperatures during long loads
Clearly audible fans in long 100% CPU stress
No Wi-Fi 7

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting. Use proper tools to avoid damaging the device.Undo the eight Pentalobe screws securing the bottom panel to the base. Press a suction cup firmly onto the left side of the bottom cover. Pull upwards gently until the internal clips on this side release. Repeat the process for the other sides, excluding the rear. Using a spudger, carefully push the rear of the panel towards the front in the areas around the hinges to disengage the clips. Use a thin plastic tool to pry open the front side of the panel and lift t[...]