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Summary Overview:
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max in Silver delivers unmatched power for professionals and creatives in South Africa. Featuring the next-generation M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, this laptop handles demanding tasks from video editing to AI workloads with ease. Its 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display provides stunning visuals, while 48GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD ensure lightning-fast performance. Shop now and experience pro-level speed and efficiency.
Customers rave about the MacBook Pro series for its exceptional build quality and smooth performance. Buyers such as video editors, software developers, and AI researchers highlight its reliability for creative and technical work, praising the seamless integration with other Apple devices and impressive battery life.
Laptop performance tier: High-end professional
Uses: Video editing, Graphic design, Software development, AI research, 3D rendering, Multimedia production
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.
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Specifications and features |
| 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 |
