The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Max" 12-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 16-Inch (2023) technically is a "configure-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Pro "M2 Pro" 12 CPU/19 GPU 16-Inch (2023), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Compared to the standard models, this custom configuration will have a different CPU/GPU combo, but it otherwise could be configured identically.

The Apple MacBook Pro "M2 Max" 12-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 16-Inch (2023) model features a 3.68 GHz Apple M2 Max processor with twelve cores (8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 32 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB or 1 TB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD could be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.

Offered in silver and a darker "Space Gray" color, this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a gigantic "Force Touch" trackpad.

Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 16.2" widescreen 3456x2234 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 15-22 hours of runtime.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, the 16" "2023" MacBook Pro models have faster performance and graphics performance, longer battery life, and improved connectivity as well as the option of additional RAM (at additional cost).