Description
MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max (2023) in Kenya
Apple’s M2 Max” 10-core CPU/16-Core GPU 16-inch (2023) model features a 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with ten cores (6 performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of “unified” onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. The RAM and the SSD can be upgraded at the initial system purchase but not subsequently. Offered in silver and a darker “Space Gray” color, this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a “high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers,” a backlit “Magic Keyboard” with a “Touch ID” sensor (but no “Touch Bar”), and a gigantic “Force Touch” trackpad.
Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 14.2″ widescreen 3024×1964 (254ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) “Liquid Retina XDR” display and an integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 12-18 hours of runtime. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a “MagSafe 3″ power connector. Compared to its predecessor, the 16” “2023” MacBook Pro models have faster performance and graphics performance, longer battery life, and improved connectivity, as well as the option of additional RAM (at extra cost).
Overall Design, Build, and Hardware
Physical Build
The impressively built MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max (2023) is lightweight, weighing 2.15 kg. The compact design and build of the M2 Max Mac make it stand out from other models and rival Microsoft and Dell brand high-end, high-performance versions. It measures 1.68 cm in height, 35.57 cm (depth) and 24.81 cm (width). The diagonal measurement of the diagonal LED display is 16.2 inches.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max is available in Silver and Space Gray Colors, with the external body frame made of Low Carbon Aluminum.
The keyboard of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is designed and built for optimal productivity. It comprises of 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. Other key features for optimal functionality include;
- Touch ID
- Ambient light sensor
- Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and multi-touch gestures
Display of the 16-inch MacBook M2 Max.
It comes installed with a 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 ppi, which is great for animations, videos and high-resolution graphics. The XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) comprises of 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits sustained full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), with SDR brightness: of 500 nits. 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), and True Tone technology give unique, immersive, cinematic viewing and user experience. At 120Hz, thanks to ProMotion technology, you will have no lags as the display is kept at peak performance wherever in use.
Display Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI
Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI
Performance
The Mac runs on macOS Ventura with FIDO-certified security keys, Passkeys in Safari, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud features for the users.
An Apple M2 Pro chip enables the device to optimize its productivity wherever put to use. The M2 Pro chip comprises:
- 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 19-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 200GB/s memory bandwidth
The Media engine on the Mac consists of:
- Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
- Video decode engine
- Video encode engine
- ProRes encode and decode engine
The M2 Max chip has 12‑core CPU and 30-core GPU, configurable to M2 Max with 12‑core CPU and 38-core GPU.
Storage and Memory
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max (2023) has 1TBGB SSD internal storage. The SSD Storage can be configured to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB. Memory-wise, the Mac boasts of an impressive 16GB unified memory, configurable to 32GB (M2 Pro or M2 Max),
64GB (M2 Max), or 96GB (M2 Max with 38-core GPU).
Battery and Charging System
The 16-inch M2 Pro Mac packs a powerful 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that takes up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and 15 hours of wireless web use. To recharge, it comes along with 140W USB-C Fast charging Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable.
Other provisions for recharging the Mac are:
- SDXC card slot
- HDMI port
- 5 mm headphone jack
- MagSafe 3 port
- Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
