The Spec Sheet · 22 measurements
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max · The Pro Machine
22 ROWS · 8 GROUPS The Bench Sheet · MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
General · 13 measurements GROUP 01
Developer
Apple
Manufacturer
Foxconn Pegatron
Product family
MacBook
Type
Laptop
Released
November 17, 2020 ; 5 years ago ( 2020-11-17 )
Media
USB , full-size SDXC card
Graphics
Apple-designed integrated graphics
Power
Up to 99.6 Wh battery and 140 W GaN power adapter
Online services
Optional on online configurations: Final Cut Pro , Logic Pro
Marketing target
Professional use
Backward compatibility
Supports x86 software with Rosetta 2
Predecessor
MacBook Pro (Intel-based)
Related
MacBook Air (Apple silicon); iMac (Apple silicon); Mac Mini (Apple silicon); Mac Studio; Mac Pro
Display · 1 measurement GROUP 02
Display
Previous : Retina Display (13 inches (330 mm)) Current : Liquid Retina XDR Display (14.2-inch (360 mm) and 16.2-inch (410 mm))
Performance · 1 measurement GROUP 03
System on a chip
Apple M series
Storage · 3 measurements GROUP 04
Memory
8 - 128 GB unified memory (on-package LPDDR4X , LPDDR5 , LPDDR5X )
Storage
Soldered solid-state drive : 256 GB - 8 TB storage
Removable storage
SD card
Camera · 1 measurement GROUP 05
Camera
FaceTime 720p or 1080p
Connectivity · 1 measurement GROUP 06
Connectivity
Wireless: Wi-Fi , Bluetooth Wired ports: MagSafe charging port, USB-C , Thunderbolt , HDMI
Build · 1 measurement GROUP 07
Touchpad
Force touch trackpad
Software · 1 measurement GROUP 08
Operating system
macOS
Methodology · 14-day cycle
All measurements taken on a retail unit purchased through normal channels at MSRP. The unit was bench-cycled for 14 days in our Victoria BC lab. Display values calibrated against reference instruments. Battery values are the average of three fresh-cycle runs; the reported figure is the median. Pricing and availability figures accurate as of Apr 14 2026.
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