Question 1

How much does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max costs between R 26 900 - R 28 900 in South Africa.

Question 2

What processor does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max uses the Apple M1 Max chip with a 10-core CPU and up to a 32-core GPU, depending on the configuration.

Question 3

How much RAM does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max has 32 GB or 64 GB of unified memory. The memory is not user-upgradeable after purchase.

Question 4

What storage options does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max come in?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max has 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB of SSD storage. Internal storage is not user-upgradeable.

Question 5

How long does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max battery last?

Accepted Answer

You can expect strong all-day battery life on a healthy MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max — about 12 hours of regular use (email, documents, browsing). Task guide: up to 21 hours movie playback; up to 14 hours wireless web browsing. Used units vary with battery health and brightness.

Question 6

What ports does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max has MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Question 7

What display does the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max has a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a 3456 × 2234 resolution and 120 Hz ProMotion.

Question 8

What are the dimensions and weight of the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max measures 1.68 cm | 0.66 in high, 35.57 cm | 14.01 in wide, 24.81 cm | 9.77 in deep, and weighs 2.2 kg | 4.8 lb.

Question 9

When was the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max released?

Accepted Answer

The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max was released in October 2021.

Question 10

What should I check before buying a used MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max?

Accepted Answer

Check battery health and cycle count, screen, keyboard, trackpad, ports, charger, serial number, and Activation Lock. Confirm listed RAM and storage match System Information.

Question 11

Is the MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max waterproof?

Accepted Answer

No. The MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max is not waterproof and does not have an IP water-resistance rating. Tip from our experience: many liquid-damage cases start with coffee or a cold drink beside an open laptop. Keep drinks well away from the keyboard while you work.

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