MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Max)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max, 2023) is a high-performance laptop tailored for creative professionals and power users. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max) offers good performance, a high quality display, and long battery life, making it an nice choice for professionals in video production, graphic design, and other intensive fields. However, its high price may limit its appeal to those who need its full capabilities.
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Max Variant Only)
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M2
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M4
7,00038,50070,000
Related Machines: MacBook Air 13″ (M2 base) | MacBook Air 15″ (M2 base) | MacBook Pro 14″ (M2 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Pro) | Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)
| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac14,6 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Model Name | MacBook Pro 16" |
| MSRP ($) | $2,499 |
| CPU/SOC Family | M2 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Max |
| Total CPU Cores | 12 |
| Total GPU Cores | 38 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 200 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 1000 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 4.8 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 2,750 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 14,715 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 139,633 (Normalized: 19,128) |
| Performance* | 36,593 |
| Bang for Buck | 14.64 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | C |
| Reference Review 1 URL | browser.geekbench.com/macs/macb... |
| Reference Review 2 URL | support.apple.com/en-us/111838 |
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Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $2,499.00 (MSRP) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 2025-06-16 | $1,759.99 | eBay | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-06-14 | $1,999.99 | Best Buy | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-06-14 | $1,889.41 | Amazon | Buy | |
| 2025-05-31 | $1,795.95 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $1,987.61 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $1,951.36 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $1,920.03 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,937.99 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | n/a |