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Overview:

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max notebook is designed for professionals who need exceptional speed, advanced graphics power, and a stunning display. Built with the Apple M5 Max chip and a large Liquid Retina XDR screen, this high performance laptop delivers smooth multitasking, fast storage, and powerful AI capabilities. Whether you are editing video, developing software, or handling demanding creative workloads, the MacBook Pro 16 provides the performance and reliability expected from Apple's professional lineup.

This model combines an 18 core CPU, 40 core GPU, and a 16 core Neural Engine with 48GB of unified memory. The result is a laptop that handles intensive applications, complex projects, and multitasking with ease. With a large 2TB SSD and advanced connectivity, it is built for professionals who need speed, storage, and flexibility in one portable system.

Features:

Apple M5 Max Performance Power
At the heart of the MacBook Pro 16 is the Apple M5 Max chip. Its 18 core processor combines 6 super cores with 12 performance cores, delivering exceptional computing power for heavy workloads and professional applications.

The powerful 40 core GPU accelerates graphics intensive tasks such as video editing, 3D design, and rendering. Combined with the 16 core Neural Engine, the system also delivers fast on device AI processing and machine learning performance.

Unified memory allows the CPU and GPU to access the same memory pool, helping improve speed and efficiency during demanding workflows.

Large Liquid Retina XDR Display
The 16.2 inch Liquid Retina XDR display delivers outstanding visual clarity and color accuracy. With a resolution of 3456 x 2234 and support for over a billion colors, the screen is ideal for designers, photographers, and video professionals.

Peak brightness reaches up to 1600 nits for HDR content, while sustained brightness of up to 1000 nits ensures clear visibility even in bright environments. The ProMotion adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz keeps motion smooth and responsive.

Fast Storage and Unified Memory
This MacBook Pro configuration includes a fast 2TB PCIe SSD, giving users plenty of space for large creative projects, applications, and media files.

48GB of unified memory allows seamless multitasking across demanding apps without slowdowns. The integrated design of Apple silicon ensures efficient data handling and high bandwidth performance.

Advanced Camera and Audio System
For meetings, streaming, and content creation, the MacBook Pro 16 includes a 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p HD video recording. The advanced image processor helps deliver clear video quality.

The audio system includes:

• Six speaker sound system with force cancelling woofers
• Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos
• Studio quality three microphone array
• High signal to noise voice capture

This setup provides clear communication and immersive sound for media playback.

Connectivity and Expansion
The MacBook Pro 16 includes a wide range of professional ports for flexible connectivity.

• Three Thunderbolt USB C ports with Thunderbolt 5 support
• HDMI output
• SDXC card slot
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• MagSafe 3 charging port

These ports make it easy to connect external displays, storage devices, and professional accessories.

Wireless Connectivity
Modern wireless technology keeps the MacBook Pro connected and fast.

• Wi Fi 7 support
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Apple N1 wireless networking chip

These technologies ensure reliable connections for networks, accessories, and wireless devices.

Design and Portability
Despite its powerful hardware, the MacBook Pro 16 remains portable and durable. The sleek silver aluminium design maintains Apple's premium build quality while remaining practical for travel or office use.

• Weight approximately 2.2 kg
• Slim 16.8 mm profile
• Precision Force Touch trackpad
• Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

The large trackpad supports precise gestures and pressure sensitive controls, making navigation and creative work comfortable.

Built for Professional Workflows
From high resolution video editing to software development and AI workloads, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max laptop is built to handle demanding professional tasks. With powerful Apple silicon, fast SSD storage, and a world class display, it offers a premium computing experience for creators, developers, and professionals who need top tier performance.

Specifications:

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Specifications and features
Laptop Product Code	MGE94ZE/A
Brand	Apple
Year released	2026
Model	Apple M5 Max
Processor	Apple M5 Max chip. 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores 40-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 460GB/s memory bandwidth
Touch Bar Option	Non Touch Bar
Keyboard Type	Standard
Display	Liquid Retina XDR display
	16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display , 2 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch
	XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range)
	1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
	XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak3 (HDR content only)
	SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor)
	Color
	1 billion colors
	Wide color (P3)
	True Tone technology
	Refresh rates
	ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
	Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz
Connection and Ports	SDXC card slot
	HDMI port
	3.5 mm headphone jack
	MagSafe 3 port
	Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
	Charging
	DisplayPort
	Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
	USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s)
Camera and Video Support	12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
	1080p HD video recording
	Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Audio	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 supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
	Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
	Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
	3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
	HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Power and Battery	Up to 22 hours video streaming
	Up to 16 hours wireless web
	100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery18
	140W USB-C Power Adapter
	USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
	Fast-charge capable with included 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Keyboard and Trackpad	>Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
	78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys
	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
Size and Weight	Height:16.8 mm
	Width:355.7 mm
	Depth:248.2 mm
	Weight (M5 Pro):2.15kg
Wireless	Apple N1 wireless networking chip
	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
	Bluetooth 6
	Thread networking technology
Accessibility	Accessi-bility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro.
	With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
	Features include:
	VoiceOver
	Zoom
	Motion, display and text settings
	Accessi-bility Reader
	Voice Control
	Switch Control
	Closed Captions
	Live Captions
	Personal Voice and Live Speech
In The Box	16-inch MacBook Pro
	USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
	Power Adapter Sold Separately