Apple
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB
M3 Max · 16GB · 2023
93
/ 100
From $3,199
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB wins by 1
Apple
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB
M3 Max · 16GB · 2023
94
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB lands at 93 and MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB 93
vs 94 MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB
Score breakdown
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB
93 cpu 93
gpu 88
display 86
battery 83
portability 82
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB
94 cpu 94
gpu 89
display 86
battery 84
portability 81
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB | MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | M3 Max | M3 Max |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB vs MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB
Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB or MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB? +
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB worth the price? +
At $3,199, MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB or MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.