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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max / 128GB

Apple M4 Max (40c GPU) · Apple M4 Max · 128GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$5,999
B+
69/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max / 128GB is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M4 Max and Apple M4 Max (40c GPU), paired with 128GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 4.7 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 21 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~11.6 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 128 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~70b+ llms locally. At $5,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 69/100 (tier B+).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M4 Max (40c GPU)
CPUApple M4 Max
RAM128 GB
VRAM128 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.7 lbs
Battery (claimed)21 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11.6 hrs
Price (USD)$5,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB+ · 69/100
GPU score72/100
CPU score95/100
AI / LLM capability~154B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~70B+ LLMs locally
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