MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2023) M3 Max vs M2 Pro
Comparing 2 products
| Processor | ||
| Processor Type | Apple M3 Max | Apple M2 Pro / M2 Pro Max |
| Processor Speed | 14/16-core CPU 10/12 performance cores | 10/12-core CPU with 6/8 performance cores |
| Processor Cores | 14/16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Processor Modal | M3 Max | M2 Pro / M2 Pro Max |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 36/48 GB | 16/32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM |
| RAM Max | Up to 128GB unified memory | Up to 32GB (M2 Pro or M2 Pro Max) or 64GB (M1 Max) |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity | 1TB Up to 8TB | 512 GB / 1TB Up to 8TB |
| Technology | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display | 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 pixels | 3024 x 1964 pixels |
| Display Colors | 1B colors | 1B colors |
| Pixel Density | 254 ppi density | 254 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Features | 1600 nits peak brightness 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Wide color (P3) True Tone technology ProMotion Refresh rates up to 120Hz | 1600 nits peak brightness 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Wide color (P3) True Tone technology ProMotion Refresh rates up to 120Hz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 14-core CPU 30-core GPU - 16-core CPU 40-core GPU | M2 Pro 19-core GPU - M2 Pro Max 38-core GPU |
| GPU Memory | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Operating System | ||
| OS | macOS Sonoma | macOS Ventura |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 4 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) / 1 x MagSafe 3 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) / 1 x MagSafe 3 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 100, Wh Battery 140W USB-C Power Adapter | 100, Wh Battery 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | Yes, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) | 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) |
| Width | 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) | 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) |
| Depth | 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) | 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) |
| Weight | (M3 Max): 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg)7 | M2 Pro - 4.7 pounds (2.15 kg)6 / M2 Pro Max - 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg)6 |
