Question 1

How much does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max cost in South Africa?

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Prices vary by condition, storage, and colour — see current listings on this page.

Question 2

What processor does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max uses the Apple M2 Max chip with a 12-core CPU and up to a 38-core GPU, depending on the configuration.

Question 3

How much RAM does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max has 32 GB to 96 GB of unified memory, depending on the configuration. The memory is not user-upgradeable after purchase.

Question 4

What storage options does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max come in?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 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" M2 Max battery last?

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You can expect strong all-day battery life on a healthy MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max — about 12 hours of regular use (email, documents, browsing). Task guide: up to 22 hours movie playback; up to 15 hours wireless web browsing. Used units vary with battery health and brightness.

Question 6

What ports does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max has MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, an SDXC card slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Question 7

What display does the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 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" M2 Max?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 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 2.16 kg | 4.8 lb.

Question 9

When was the MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max released?

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The MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max was released in January 2023.

Question 10

What should I check before buying a used MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max?

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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" M2 Max waterproof?

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No. The MacBook Pro 16" M2 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.

MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max

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