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Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M2 Max)
Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M2 Max)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
9
9
Pros
- High-quality 14-inch Retina display with True Tone technology for accurate colors and easy-on-the-eyes reading
- Fast and efficient M2 Max processor for seamless multitasking and smooth performance
- Generous storage options up to 2 TB SSD for ample space to store files and applications
- Sleek and stylish design with thin bezels and a premium feel
- Advanced security features with Touch ID and Apple T2 chip for secure boot and data encryption
- Impressive battery life of up to 10 hours for all-day use
- High-quality stereo speakers with spatial audio for an immersive sound experience
- Excellent camera and microphone for video conferencing and content creation
- Access to a wide range of software and apps through the Mac App Store and third-party providers
Cons
- Limited ports with only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no SD card reader or HDMI port
- High price point compared to other laptops with similar specs
- Limited upgradability with non-user-replaceable RAM and storage
- Lack of water resistance or durability features, making it vulnerable to damage from spills or drops
The Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M2 Max) is a high-performance laptop that is designed to meet the needs of professionals and power users. Here are the key specifications and features of the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M2 Max):
Design and Build:
- Sleek and modern all-aluminum body design
- 14-inch Retina display with True Tone technology
Processor and Performance:
- Latest M2 Max processor for fast and efficient performance
- Up to 64GB of DDR5 memory for seamless multitasking
Storage:
- Up to 8TB of storage for ample space to store files and data
- Ultra-fast SSD for speedy read and write speeds
Graphics and Audio:
- Advanced graphics system for stunning visuals and smooth gameplay
- High-quality audio system for clear and crisp sound
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for fast and reliable wireless connectivity
- Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast data transfer and charging
- Headphone jack for audio connectivity
- Touch Bar for quick access to frequently used tools and features
Battery Life:
- High-capacity battery provides up to 14 hours of continuous use on a single charge
- Fast charging technology for quick and efficient charging
In conclusion, the Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M2 Max) is a powerful and feature-packed laptop that is perfect for professionals and power users who require a laptop that can keep up with their demanding workloads. Its sleek design, fast processor, ample storage, stunning graphics, and long battery life make it a top-of-the-line option for anyone looking for a high-performance laptop.
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop Computer |
| Announced | 17 January, 2023 |
| Released | 24 January, 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Predecessor | MacBook Pro 14 inch 2021 |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
SDXC card slot HDMI port 3.5 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) |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Apple M2 Max |
| Processor Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dodeca Core |
| Base frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Threads | 12 |
| Fabrication process | 5 nm |
| 64-bit Computing | |
| Processor Details |
Apple M2 Max chip 12-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 30-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 400GB/s memory bandwidth Media engine Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW Video decode engine Two video encode engines Two ProRes encode and decode engines Configurable to: M2 Max with 12‑core CPU and 38‑core GPU |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 6400 MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 96 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
| Channels | 4x4 GB |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
512GB 1024GB (1 Terabyte) 2048GB (2 Terabytes) 4096GB (4 Terabytes) 8192GB (8 Terabytes) |
| Technology | PCIe |
| Channels | 1x512 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Size | 14.2-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 3024-by-1964 native resolution |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 1 billion colours |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Contrast | 1000000:1 |
| Max. brightness | 500 nits |
| Extras |
HDR support – Yes, Dolby Vision Touchscreen – No Coating – Glossy (Anti-reflective) Wide colour (P3) True Tone technology |
Case
| Height | 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) |
| Width | 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) |
| Depth | 8.71 inches (22.12 cm) |
| Weight | 3.6 pounds (1.63 kg) |
| Colors |
Silver Space Gray |
| Area | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm |
| Opening angle | 135° |
| Transformer | No |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Cooling system | Active |
Graphics Card
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple M2 Max GPU (38-core) |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| Fabrication process | 5 nm |
| GPU base clock | 450 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1398 MHz |
| FLOPS | 6.8 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | System Shared |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| Memory bus | 256 bit |
| Memory speed | 6.4 Gbps |
| Shading units (cores) | 2432 |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 152 |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 76 |
Operating System
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Mac OS |
Battery or Power Info
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 70 Wh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Weight of AC adapter | 274 grams |
| Cable length | 2 meters |
| Charge power | 67 / 96 W |
| Charging port position | Left, Right |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Full charging time | 2:30 hr |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones HDMI port supports multichannel audio output |
| Audio File Formats | Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos |
| Video File Formats |
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Display Support |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI |
| Speakers | 4.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Microphone | 3 |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Version 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. |
v6E |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
| Optical drive | No |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | No |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement 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 |
| USB-A | No |
| USB Type-C | 3x USB 4.0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Display Port | No |
| VGA | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| Proprietary charging port | Yes |
| Keyboard type | Island |
| Numpad | No |
| Backlight | Yes |
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