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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro / 48GB
Apple M4 Pro (20c GPU) · Apple M4 Pro · 48GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,299
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro / 48GB is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M4 Pro and Apple M4 Pro (20c GPU), paired with 48GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display.
It weighs 4.7 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 24 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~13.2 hours of real-world use.
For local AI workloads, 48 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally.
At $3,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 68/100 (tier B+).
Specifications
BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M4 Pro (20c GPU)
CPUApple M4 Pro
RAM48 GB
VRAM48 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.7 lbs
Battery (claimed)24 hrs
Battery (realistic)~13.2 hrs
Price (USD)$3,299
Laptop Index scores
Overall tierB+ · 68/100
GPU score52/100
CPU score84/100
AI / LLM capability~54B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally