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MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 12,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 10,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)

The M4 Max’s 16-core CPU (4.5 GHz P-cores) and 75 W GPU TDP outperform the M3 Max’s 4.1 GHz P-cores and 60 W TDP, delivering faster sustained workloads under load. The MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max with 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is best for video editors rendering 8K ProRes timelines, where extra memory and storage reduce export times by up to 30% compared to 24 GB/512 GB. The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max with 48 GB RAM and 99.6 Wh battery lasts 18+ hours on light tasks and handles 3D rendering and AI training better due to higher thermal headroom and LPDDR5X-8533 bandwidth. In UAE at AED 12999 vs AED 10499, the 16-inch wins because it offers superior sustained performance for 30% less; in India at ₹319900 vs ₹259900, the 16-inch wins on value because its M4 Max delivers 22% faster CPU and 25% higher GPU power despite half the storage.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)
Processor
Apple M3 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 56 W PL2 / Short Burst, 41 W PL1 / Sustained
Apple M4 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core, 57 W PL2 / Short Burst, 50 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 60 W TDP
Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU, 75 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
RAM
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
48 GB , LPDDR5X-8533, onboard
Storage
1024
512
Battery
72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion
99.6 Wh, 8607 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo , Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
1.611 kg ( = 56.83 oz / 3.55 pounds), Power Supply: 366 g ( = 12.91 oz / 0.81 pounds)
2.149 kg ( = 75.8 oz / 4.74 pounds), Power Supply: 349 g ( = 12.31 oz / 0.77 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M3 Max)MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max)Difference
UAEAED 12,999AED 10,499MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max) saves AED 2,500
India₹ 3,19,900₹ 2,59,900MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Max) saves ₹ 60,000

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