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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max
Apple M2 Max (38-core GPU) · Apple M2 Max · 32GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,499
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max is a creator laptop built around the Apple M2 Max and Apple M2 Max (38-core GPU), paired with 32GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display.
It weighs 4.8 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 22 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~12.1 hours of real-world use.
For local AI workloads, 32 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally.
At $3,499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 65/100 (tier B).
Specifications
BrandApple
CategoryCreator
GPUApple M2 Max (38-core GPU)
CPUApple M2 Max
RAM32 GB
VRAM38 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.8 lbs
Battery (claimed)22 hrs
Battery (realistic)~12.1 hrs
Price (USD)$3,499
Laptop Index scores
Overall tierB · 65/100
GPU score58/100
CPU score78/100
AI / LLM capability~34B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally