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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max / 64GB
Apple M1 Max (32c GPU) · Apple M1 Max · 64GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,499
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max / 64GB is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M1 Max and Apple M1 Max (32c GPU), paired with 64GB 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, 64 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~70b+ llms locally.
At $3,499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 66/100 (tier B+).
Specifications
BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M1 Max (32c GPU)
CPUApple M1 Max
RAM64 GB
VRAM64 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.8 lbs
Battery (claimed)21 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11.6 hrs
Price (USD)$3,499
Laptop Index scores
Overall tierB+ · 66/100
GPU score48/100
CPU score65/100
AI / LLM capability~74B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~70B+ LLMs locally