Apple MacBook Pro M3 (16.2-Inch, 2023)

34 reviews

Jul, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro M3 (16.2-Inch, 2023). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and design. The battery and screen are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the usability and portability.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max Review

The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max is a wonderfully powerful laptop that'll seriously improve various workflows for the right buyer.

Exceptional performance ; Stunning display and keyboard

The price builds up very quickly ; No Face ID

The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max may not be a big improvement on its predecessor but its a machine that’ll comfortable improve many demanding workflows for the right user. The screen is absolutely stunning and the keyboard is top-drawer, while the...

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Max) review: A portable tower of power

It's very powerful and very expensive, but is it worth it? #apple #m3max #macbookpro #applesilicon

Superlative performance ; Long battery life ; Gorgeous display ; Excellent build quality ; USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports ; Great keyboard, trackpad, and speakers

Space Black isn't really black ; Expensive ; Upgrade options are pricey ; 16-inch model is quite heavy ; Display still has blooming issues

The TL;DR version: The M3 Max possesses remarkable performance, but unless you are running apps that can full advantage of it, there’s little sense in upgrading, especially if you already have an Apple Silicon Mac. Those holding on to Intel-based Macs,...

Jan, 2024

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Expert review by : Brandon Hill (tomshardware.co.uk)

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2023) Review: M3 Max Domination

The MacBook Pro gains a new color and an impressively powerful new M3 Max chip.

M3 Max chip delivers mighty performance ; Long battery life ; Class-leading build quality ; Stunning Mini-LED display

Memory and SSD upgrades remain pricey

If you can stomach the pricey upgrades, the 16-inch MacBook Pro remains a top choice for creative pros, thanks to its impressive performance, top-notch build quality, and punchy Mini-LED display.

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max review: delivering the goods

The MacBook Pro is Apple's most important laptop, and with the upgrade to the M3 Max, it's even more powerful.

Space Black is the new king GPU performance gets big upgrade XDR display is even brighter Speakers are fantastic Decent webcam

Storage and RAM is soldered on M3 model only supports one external display

“The MacBook Pro's upgrade to the M3 Max ensures that it remains the best in class.”

Jan, 2024

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max review: the most power for the most money

Hello again. It's only been about 10 months since the M2 Pro and Max chips arrived on the MacBook Pros, but that's already old news. Here I am with the MacBook Pro 16 with the M3 Max chip — and hoo boy, this is one big, beefy hunk of Pro laptop. It's...

Great performance ; Long battery life ; Space black handles smudges better

Your wallet will cry ; All the usual Apple gripes — limited upgradability, smaller gaming catalog, etc.

Otherwise, this laptop is for a specific type of person: the kind of pro with workloads who can save a lot of time overall by shaving off a few minutes here and there. For those folks, the price is less of an issue because this is probably a business...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)

Review: Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 16 Inch)

With a new M3 processor inside that juices performance across the board, the latest edition of Apple's world-class laptop smokes the competition.

Everything is top of the line here: Performance and battery life are untouchable across the board. New black chassis option is sharp. Speakers slap.

Very loud fan under load and High Power Mode. Can’t we color-match the power brick, Apple? Display notch is unappealing. With great power comes a great price tag.

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023) review: The new king of MacBooks

The MacBook Pro 16-inch widens the gap between itself and Windows PCs

Excellent overall performance ; Good gaming performance ; Bright colorful display ; Great battery life ; Super comfy keyboard ; Explemary audio quality

Expensive for a base model ; No Face ID ; Annoying notch

Faster and more powerful, Apple has once again lived up to its hype and created a system that outpaces everything else on the market with the MacBook Pro 16.

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3, Late 2023) Review: Max Power for Creators

Apple's high-end MacBook Pro gets faster -- a lot in some respects -- and darker.

Very fast ; Excellent screen ; Great battery life for its class

Merits a better webcam ; Heavy ; Screen notch

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Andrew O'Hara (appleinsider.com)

M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro long-term review: Peak Mac

It's been three months since Apple launched its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 Max processor. Let's revisit it to see how it's held up and if it really is "scary fast."

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : Rob Redman (creativebloq.com)

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max review: still the king of creative laptops

As a power user 3D animator, the new MacBook Pro M3 Max can take anything I throw at it.

Excellent performance ; Great battery life ; Solid, reliable build quality

Aimed at 3D, not 2D creatives ; Limited upgrade options

The Macbook Pro M3 Max takes a significant step up over its older siblings, with a large leap in performance and a beautiful display in a sleek package. With up to 128GB RAM, 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, there is an option for even the most...

Jan, 2024