Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max: 12 of 13 decision facts sourced.
Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Desktop): 2 of 13 decision facts sourced. Missing: Processor, Memory, Storage, Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, and 3 more.
| Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max | Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Desktop) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | $3,350 |
| Processor | Apple M3 Max bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Memory | 48 gigabytes bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Storage | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Screen size | 16.2 inches bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Brightness | 1000 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery life | 22 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 4.8 pounds bestbuy.com | 7.9 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 3 bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 40-core bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Starting MSRP | $3,899.00 bestbuy.com | $3,799.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max: Battery. Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Desktop): Processor, Memory, Storage, Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life, Ports, Graphics. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max if you need a portable workstation with a 16.2‑inch 120Hz display, 1000‑nit brightness, and up to 22‑hour battery life. Pick Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra if you prefer a stationary desktop that can accommodate external monitors and offers expandable performance without a built‑in screen. Neither publishes battery yet.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max lists at $3,499 while Apple MAC Studio M2 Ultra (desktop) lists at $3,350 — Apple MAC Studio M2 Ultra (desktop) undercuts Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max by $149 (4%).
Our take: Based on expert reviews and verified owner feedback, the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max stands out for 120hz promotion display. This is the kind of difference you feel in daily use — not just on a spec sheet.
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max: 8.2/10
Apple MAC Studio M2 Ultra (desktop): 7/10
| Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max | Apple MAC Studio M2 Ultra (desktop) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 inches | — |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Processor | Apple M3 Max | — |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 40-core | Apple M2 Ultra 60-core |
Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max.
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