Apple · 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max, 2024)
M4 Max, 2024
A reference creative workstation: M4 Max, 40-core GPU, 48 GB unified memory in the base SKU, a 1000 nit 120 Hz ProMotion mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR panel, 14-hour battery.
from € 4.499 $3,999 RRP
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- Best for creative work programming AI and data work
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, display, build, and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 10/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not supported · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Apple M4 Max |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M4 Max GPU (40-core) |
| RAM | 48 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3456x2234 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.14 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 100 Wh, around 14 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max, 2024) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Apple Silicon.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max, 2024) cost?
- RRP is about 3999 USD (4499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max, 2024) good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 5/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max, 2024)?
- 2.14 kg (4.72 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 100 Wh pack, around 14 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 10/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 48 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
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from € 4.499 $3,999 RRP
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