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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Max 30c

Apple M2 Max (30c GPU) · Apple M2 Max · 32GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$2,899
B+
68/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Max 30c is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M2 Max and Apple M2 Max (30c GPU), paired with 32GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.5 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, 32 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $2,899, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 68/100 (tier B+).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M2 Max (30c GPU)
CPUApple M2 Max
RAM32 GB
VRAM30 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.5 lbs
Battery (claimed)18 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.9 hrs
Price (USD)$2,899

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB+ · 68/100
GPU score58/100
CPU score78/100
AI / LLM capability~34B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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