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16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR (M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD)
Best fit: Creative Work

16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR (M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD)

77Pick Score
ProcessorApple M5 Max (18-core)
Graphics40-core GPU
Memory48GB Unified Memory
Storage2TB SSD
Display16.3" · 3472x2266 · 120Hz
Weight · Battery1.84kg · 100Wh
RM 22,999

Last checked: 3 Nov 2026Official price. Marketplaces may be cheaper.

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Pick Score by Use Case

Deterministic: real benchmarks, no AI opinion

How this laptop scores when the weighting matches what you’ll use it for.

Pick Score 77 out of 100 for Creative Work.Top contributing factors: GPU, CPU, RAM & Storage.

77Pick Score
Creative WorkBest fit: Creative Work · 77
GPU
95/10023% weight

Faster graphics than 95% of laptops in the catalogue. Apple Silicon GPU — PassMark has no ARM entries, so this is the closest non-Apple laptop GPU on a benchmark both have run

CPU
97/10020% weight

Faster CPU than 97% of laptops in the catalogue

RAM & Storage
95/10020% weight

More memory and storage than about 95% of the catalogue

Battery
99/1008% weight

Bigger battery than 99% of laptops in the catalogue

Screen size
Not scored13% weight

Not scored: no screen size preference without the Needs Wizard, so every laptop gets a neutral 50

Portability
27/1008% weight

Lighter than 27% of laptops in the catalogue

Brand
Not scored3% weight

Not scored: no brand preference without the Needs Wizard, so every laptop gets a neutral 50

Price
3/1008% weight

Cheaper than 3% of laptops in the catalogue

CPU and GPU benchmarks last updated: Nov 2026

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the PickWise catalogue; the weight is how much it counts toward this use case. Sorted by contribution.

Full Specifications

Processor & AI

Apple M5 Max (18-core)

Neural engine / AI
16-core Neural Engine
Apple Intelligence

Graphics

40-core GPU

Apple

Media engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Two video encode engines, Two ProRes encode and decode engines, AV1 decode

Display

16.3" PROLED XDR display

3472x2266 · 120Hz · 2000 nits

Touch & external display
No touchscreen
Supports up to four external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports; Four displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz; Two displays up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz; Supports up to four external displays over a single Thunderbolt port

Memory & Storage

48GB Unified Memory

Not upgradable · up to 128GB

Storage
2TB SSD
Not upgradable

Battery & Portability

100Wh

140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

Weight & dimensions
1.84kg
35.55 x 24.42 x 1.60

Connectivity & Ports

Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6

Ports
SDXC card slotHDMI port3.5mm headphone jackMagSafe 3 portThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports

Keyboard, Audio & Camera

Keyboard & touchpad
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad
Audio
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Studio-quality three-mic array
Camera
12MP Center Stage camera

Security & Build

Biometrics
Fingerprint reader
Security features
Touch ID
Build & certifications
ENERGY STAR

Software & Warranty

Operating system
macOS
Space Black, Silver
In the box
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

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Price History

RM 22,999

No price changes yet — first recorded on 3 Nov 2026.