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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max

Apple M3 Max (40c GPU) · Apple M3 Max (16c CPU) · 48GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,899
B+
69/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M3 Max (16c CPU) and Apple M3 Max (40c GPU), paired with 48GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 4.8 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, 48 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $3,899, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 69/100 (tier B+).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M3 Max (40c GPU)
CPUApple M3 Max (16c CPU)
RAM48 GB
VRAM48 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.8 lbs
Battery (claimed)21 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11.6 hrs
Price (USD)$3,899

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB+ · 69/100
GPU score67/100
CPU score91/100
AI / LLM capability~54B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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