Ultimate MacBook Pro.

This is not your average MacBook Pro. The 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch with M2 Max, 96GB Unified Memory, and 8TB SSD . If you demand the absolute ceiling of what Apple silicon can deliver, this is it.

Processor (CPU)

• Apple M2 Max — 12-Core CPU
• 8 Performance Cores + 4 Efficiency Cores
• 3.68 GHz architecture
• 16-Core Neural Engine

Graphics (GPU)

• 38-Core Apple GPU
• Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
• Dual video encode engines
• Dual ProRes encode/decode engines

Memory

• 96GB Unified Memory — the highest available on M2 Max
• 400 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
• Non-upgradeable after purchase

Storage

• 8TB SSD — the largest Apple offered on this model
• Fast onboard NVMe storage

Display

• 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR
• 3456 × 2234 resolution at 254 PPI
• ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh
• 1 Billion Colors, Wide Color (P3), True Tone
• 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 1,000 nits sustained / 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness

Battery & Charging

• Up to 22 hours Apple TV playback
• 100Wh battery
• 140W USB-C Fast Charger included
• MagSafe 3 charging

Camera & Audio

• 1080p FaceTime HD Camera with M2 Max image processing
• Six-speaker high-fidelity system with force-cancelling woofers
• Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos support
• Studio-quality three-mic array

Ports & Connectivity

• 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
• HDMI 2.1
• SDXC Card Slot
• MagSafe 3
• 3.5mm headphone jack (high-impedance support)
• Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

External Display Support

• Up to 3 × 6K displays @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt
• Plus 1 × 4K @ 144Hz or 8K @ 60Hz via HDMI 2.1

Size & Weight

• Height: 0.66 in | Width: 14.01 in | Depth: 9.77 in
• Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.16 kg)

Why This Configuration Is Rare

The specific combination of M2 Max 12-Core CPU, 38-Core GPU, 96GB RAM, and 8TB SSD in a 16-inch chassis was a CTO (custom-to-order) build. Most buyers chose 32GB or 64GB RAM with 1TB or 2TB SSD. This machine originally retailed at $6,499–$6,999+ before tax.