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Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)

Big-screen MacBook Pro for desk-first creatives

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Buying call

Buy the Nov 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro when the 14-inch feels cramped and you live in Final Cut, Logic or multi-track timelines. Reviewers praised the bigger XDR canvas and thermals. Skip it if you commute daily — the 14-inch is the smarter carry.

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Key specs
Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Battery
Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
16.2" (411 mm)
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M3 Pro
GPU
18-core GPU
RAM
18 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Body
Weight
4.72 lb (2.14 kg)
Dimensions
height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm); width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm); depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display16.2" (411 mm) · 120 Hz
ChipsetApple M3 Pro18 GB RAM · 18-core GPU
RAM / storage18 GB · 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Weight4.72 lb (2.14 kg)height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm); width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm); depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Nov 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro when the 14-inch feels cramped and you live in Final Cut, Logic or multi-track timelines. Reviewers praised the bigger XDR canvas and thermals. Skip it if you commute daily — the 14-inch is the smarter carry.

Best for

Studio and home-desk creative pros

Not for

Daily backpack travelers

Main strengthLargest Liquid Retina XDR canvas in the lineup
Main weaknessNearly 5 lb travel tax
Reasons to buy
Largest Liquid Retina XDR canvas in the lineup
Stronger sustained thermals than the 14-inch
Same pro I/O as the smaller Pro
Excellent speakers for a laptop
Reasons to avoid
Nearly 5 lb travel tax
Easy to overspend on Max configs you will not use
Still macOS-only for many pro apps
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How it stacks up

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Display
16.2"15.3"
Chipset
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
Display
16.2"16.2"
Chipset
M3 ProM4 Pro: 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU (12P+4E) / 40-core GPU (546GB/s); 16-core Neural
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display
Display
16.2"16.3"
Chipset
M3 ProM5 Pro (18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neural Engine; Neural Accelerat
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AppleMacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display16.3" (414 mm) · M5 Pro (18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neural Engine; Neural Accelerat · 64 GB
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Full specifications

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Display

Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Brightness
1000
HDR
XDR / HDR

Performance

CPU cores
12-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores

Battery

Battery
Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 5; Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
  • Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB-C) ports with support for:
  • HDMI port
  • MagSafe 3 port
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • SDXC card slot
Webcam
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera - Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Body

Dimensions
17 x 356 x 248 mm
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