MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) – Technical Specifications

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

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

• Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI
• Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

HDMI digital video output

Video Playback

• Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
• HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

• Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

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

Wireless

Camera

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 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

Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 meters)
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm)
• Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm)
• Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
• Weight (M3 Pro): 4.7 pounds (2.14 kg) 6
• Weight (M3 Max): 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg) 6

Operating System

macOS
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Accessibility

Accessibility 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.
Learn more about Accessibility

• Voice Control
• VoiceOver
• Zoom
• Increase Contrast
• Reduce Motion
• Siri and Dictation
• Switch Control
• Closed Captions
• Text to Speech

Built-in Apps 7

• App Store
• Books
• Calendar
• Contacts
• FaceTime
• Find My
• Freeform
• GarageBand
• Home
• iMovie
• Keynote
• Mail
• Maps
• Messages
• Music
• News
• Notes
• Numbers
• Pages
• Photo Booth
• Photos
• Podcasts
• Preview
• QuickTime Player
• Reminders
• Safari
• Shortcuts
• Siri
• Stocks
• Time Machine
• TV
• Voice Memos

In the Box

Configure to Order

• Configure your MacBook Pro with these options at apple.com:
  • M3 Pro with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
  • M3 Max with 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
  • M3 Max with 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
  • 36GB unified memory (M3 Pro and M3 Max with 14-core CPU)
  • 48GB unified memory (M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
  • 64GB unified memory (M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
  • 96GB unified memory (M3 Max with 14-core CPU)
  • 128GB unified memory (M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
  • 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD (M3 Pro or M3 Max)
  • 8TB SSD (M3 Max)

  MacBook Pro and the Environment

  The 16-inch MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact: 8
  See the 16-inch MacBook Pro Product Environmental Report (PDF)

  Made with better materials

  • 36% recycled or renewable content in the device, 9 including:
    • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
    • 100% recycled copper in the finstack of the heat sink — a first for Apple
    • 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
    • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99% of the rare earth elements in the device
    • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
    • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
    • 40% manufacturing electricity sourced from supplier clean energy projects 12
    • Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
    • 100% fiber-based packaging
    • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests

    Progress toward our 2030 goal

    Apple and the Environment
    Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and we are focused on our Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral.
    See Apple’s commitment

    Acoustic Performance

    Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109

    Sound Power Level L W A,m (B)	Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB)
    Idle	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	4
    Wireless web	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	4

    1. L_{W A,m} is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
    2. L_{p A,m} is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
    3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).
    4. K_vis the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
    5. The quantity, L_{W A,c} (formerly called L_{W Ad}) may be computed from the sum of L_{W A,m} and K_v.
    6. The wireless web test browses 6 tabs with a mix of content including media.
    7. Configuration tested: M3 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 1TB storage.
    1. The displays on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
    2. In temperatures less than 25° C.
    3. Actual rating of 69.6 watt-hours (14-inch model) or 99.6 watt-hours (16-inch model). Testing conducted by Apple in September and October 2023 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD; preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD; and preproduction 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
    4. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
    5. Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
    6. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
    7. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.
    8. Data accurate as of product launch.
    9. Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
    10. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    11. Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards, and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.
    12. We estimate emissions savings from supplier clean electricity by allocating to our carbon model clean electricity generated by our suppliers in the prior fiscal year, based on the supplier manufacturing allocations at time of product launch.
    13. Carbon reductions are calculated against a baseline scenario: 1) No use of clean electricity for manufacturing or product use, beyond what is already available on the grid (based on regional emissions factors). 2) Apple’s carbon intensity of key materials as of 2015 (our baseline year for our 2030 product carbon neutrality goal). Carbon intensity of materials reflects use of recycled content and production technology. 3) Apple’s average mix of transportation modes (air, rail, ocean, ground) by product line across three years (fiscal years 2017 to 2019) to best capture the baseline transportation emissions of our products.

    MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) – Technical Specifications

    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 at over a billion colors (M1 Pro) or
    • Up to three external displays with up to 6K resolution and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors (M1 Max)

    Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

    • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
    • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

    HDMI digital video output

    • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
    • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

    Video Playback

    Audio Playback

    • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

    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

    Wireless

    Camera

    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 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

    Operating Requirements

    • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
    • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
    • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
    • Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
    • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
    • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
    • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
    • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

    Size and Weight

    • Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm)
    • Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm)
    • Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
    • Weight (M1 Pro): 4.7 pounds (2.1 kg) 5
    • Weight (M1 Max): 4.8 pounds (2.2 kg) 5

    Operating System

    macOS
    macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Ventura makes the things you do most on Mac even better, so you can work smarter, play harder, and go further.
    Learn more about latest Operating System
    macOS User Guide

    Accessibility

    Accessibility 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.
    Learn more about Accessibility

    • Voice Control
    • VoiceOver
    • Zoom
    • Increase Contrast
    • Reduce Motion
    • Siri and Dictation
    • Switch Control
    • Live Captions

    Built-in Apps 6

    • App Store
    • Books
    • Calendar
    • Contacts
    • FaceTime
    • Find My
    • GarageBand
    • Home
    • iMovie
    • Keynote
    • Mail
    • Maps
    • Messages
    • Music
    • News
    • Notes
    • Numbers
    • Pages
    • Photo Booth
    • Photos
    • Podcasts
    • Preview
    • QuickTime Player
    • Reminders
    • Safari
    • Shortcuts
    • Siri
    • Stocks
    • Time Machine
    • TV
    • Voice Memos

    In the Box

    Configure to Order

    • Configure your MacBook Pro with these options at apple.com:
      • M1 Max with 10-core CPU and 24-core GPU
      • M1 Max with 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU
      • 32GB unified memory (M1 Pro and M1 Max)
      • 64GB unified memory (M1 Max)
      • 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB SSD

      MacBook Pro and Environment

      The 16-inch MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact: 7
      See the 16-inch MacBook Pro Product Environmental Report

      Made with better materials

      • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
      • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the rare earth elements in the device
      • 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
      • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
      • Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
      • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
      • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
      • 90% or more fiber-based packaging

      Apple and the Environment

      We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.
      See Apple’s commitment

      Acoustic Performance

      Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109

      Sound Power Level L W A,m (B)	Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB)
      Idle	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	3
      Wireless web	1.3 (K V = 0.3)	3

      1. L_{W A,m} is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
      2. L_{p A,m} is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
      3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
      4. K_vis the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
      5. The quantity, L_{W A,c} (formerly called L_{W Ad}) may be computed from the sum of L_{W A,m} and K_v.
      6. The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
      7. Configuration tested: M1 Max, 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB unified memory, 1TB storage.
      1. The displays on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
      2. In temperatures less than 25° C.
      3. Actual rating of 69.6 watt-hours (14-inch model) or 99.6 watt-hours (16-inch model). Testing conducted by Apple in September 2021 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1 Pro, 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD; and preproduction 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1 Pro, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. The Apple TV app movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 8 clicks from bottom. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
      4. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
      5. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
      6. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.
      7. Data accurate as of product launch.
      8. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
      9. Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,” in the Apple Regulated Substances Specification. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement.