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MacBook Pro 16β³ (M3 Max)
9.5
/10
The M3 Max silicon delivers blistering compile speeds and extraordinary thermal efficiency. With an industry-leading Liquid Retina XDR display and 22-hour battery life, this is the definitive workstation for senior developers and creative engineers.
Rating Breakdown
Sustained Compute Performance
9.8 / 10
Liquid Retina XDR Display
9.7 / 10
Battery Endurance & Acoustics
9.5 / 10
Port Selection & Hardware Build
9.2 / 10
The Good (Pros)
- Unrivaled single-core and 16-core multicore performance
- Stunning 120Hz ProMotion mini-LED display with 1600 nits peak HDR
- Silent cooling fans even under heavy Docker and Xcode compiling
- Class-leading studio mics and six-speaker soundstage
The Bad (Cons)
- High baseline price with premium memory/storage upgrade costs
- Slightly heavier chassis compared to the MacBook Air
Best Available Price
$3,499.00