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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Max

Apple M4 Max (32c GPU) · Apple M4 Max (14c CPU) · 36GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,199
A-
72/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Max is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M4 Max (14c CPU) and Apple M4 Max (32c GPU), paired with 36GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.6 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 18 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~9.9 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 36 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $3,199, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 72/100 (tier A-).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M4 Max (32c GPU)
CPUApple M4 Max (14c CPU)
RAM36 GB
VRAM36 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.6 lbs
Battery (claimed)18 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.9 hrs
Price (USD)$3,199

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierA- · 72/100
GPU score72/100
CPU score95/100
AI / LLM capability~39B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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