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16-inch MacBook Pro

Creators cited with it
5
From 5 reports.
First cited
May 2020
By Undecided with Matt Ferrell. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for display and performance
Pushback on battery life. From 2 reviews. What they said

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (1 press, 1 video), newest December 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the 16-inch MacBook Pro judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Display
  • Performance
  • Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

  • Battery life
  • Value
  • PerformanceMostly positive: Leans positive.Fast with headroom for most tasks, though one reviewer saw slowdowns.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “The M1 Pro, then, is incredibly powerful, and in our tests, where we ran numerous applications at once, including both Affinity Photo and Adobe Photoshop , and the MacBook Pro 16-inch was fast and responsive, even when on battery.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “the M4 Max mostly feels like it has headroom.”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 5:56

    • “the bigger screen makes me faster”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 21:45

    • “the larger chassis holds up better when I'm pushing it for long sessions”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 21:51

    Complaints (1)

    • “this M4 Max is the first time I've actually felt slowdowns.”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 0:47

  • DisplayRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Best laptop screen available, with stunning, vivid, brighter-than-ever colors.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “Quite simply, it's the best screen you can currently get in a laptop.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “This leaves photographs looking absolutely stunning, with bright, vivid colours and incredible detail.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “the M4 Max's go way brighter on the screen than previous generations”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 8:29

  • Battery lifeSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: all-day battery for some, rapid drain under heavy editing.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “Considering the power offered by the MacBook Pro 16-inch, this is a remarkable battery life, and means you can easily use it unplugged for an entire workday without worrying about finding a place to charge it.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “Apple Silicon is still laptop battery king”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 7:18

    Complaints (2)

    • “I've had a few close calls editing and rendering where the battery icon goes yellow”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 8:10

    • “that screen will eat your battery”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 8:34

  • Ports & connectivityNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Large and heavy, but comfortable keyboard and strong heat dissipation.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “The keyboard is comfortable to use and responsive, and you can easily type away for hours without feeling uncomfortable.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “I like having the bigger body that can dissipate heat better”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch at 3:32

    Complaints (1)

    • “so while it retains that iconic Apple design language, this is a big laptop, and that could be off putting for some people.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

  • ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Expensive; reviewers disagree whether it's worth the high price.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “It's expensive, but for many photographers, it'll be well worth the investment.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “it's high price point may put many people off.”

      PressDigital Camera World, Matt · November 2021Read the review

    • “It was a big expense”

      VideoAlex Ziskind · December 2025Watch

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