Apple 16" MacBook Pro M5 Max chip with 18‑core CPU and 32‑core GPU, 36GB, 2TB SSD - Silver MGE74X/A
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Key Features
- M5 Max chip delivers next-generation speed for professional and creative tasks.
- Powerful GPU and Neural Accelerator offer faster AI performance and on-device training.
- All-day battery life provides exceptional performance whether plugged in or not.
- macOS runs apps lightning-fast, including built-in apps, with virus protection.
- 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 1,600 nits peak brightness for stunning visuals.
Apple 16" MacBook Pro M5 Max chip with 18‑core CPU and 32‑core GPU 36GB/2TB SSD, Silver MGE74X/A
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip brings next-generation speed and powerful on-device AI to personal, professional and creative tasks. With all-day battery life and a breathtaking Liquid Retina XDR display, it’s pro in every way.1
Key Features:
BUCKLE UP
Along with a next-generation CPU, faster unified memory and up to 2x faster SSD storage2, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a more powerful GPU with a Neural Accelerator built into each core, delivering faster AI performance and on-device training capabilities. So you can power through demanding workloads at mind-bending speeds.
BUILT FOR AI
Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding on-device AI workloads like LLM inference and training. And Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.3
ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE
MacBook Pro delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.1
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST
All your go-to apps run lightning-fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages.4 Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
1 Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory and 2TB SSD, and 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory and 1TB SSD. Wireless web battery life tested by browsing 25 popular websites while connected to Wi-Fi. Video streaming battery life tested with 1080p content in Safari while connected to Wi-Fi. Display brightness set to eight clicks from the bottom and keyboard backlight was off. Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/au/batteries for more information.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using preproduction 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 128GB of unified memory, as well as production 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M4 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 128GB of unified memory, all configured with 8TB SSD. Tested with FIO 3.41, 1024KB request size, 10GB test file and IO depth=8. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Pro.
3 Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability, and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
4 FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient, and a Wi‑Fi connection.
5 Screen size is measured diagonally. The display on the 14-inch MacBook Pro has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 14.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
6 In temperatures less than 25° C.
Specifications
Global
- EAN:
- 0195950713978
- Model Number:
- MGE74X/A
General
- Colour:
- Silver
- Operating System:
- Mac OS
Features
- Backlit Keypad:
- Yes
- Built-In Camera:
- Yes
- Numeric Keypad:
- No
- Optical Drive:
- No
Processor
- GPU:
- 32
- Number Of CPU Cores:
- 18
- Processor Type:
- Apple M5 Max
Memory/Storage
- Memory Card Reader:
- False
- RAM (GB):
- 36
- Storage Capacity:
- 2000
- Storage Type:
- SSD
Battery
- Battery Type:
- Lithium-polymer
- Estimated Battery Life (h):
- 24
Display
- Display Resolution:
- 3456 x 2234
- Screen Size (in):
- 16"
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- Yes
- Bluetooth Version:
- 6
- Wi-Fi Standard:
- Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
Interfaces/Ports
- HDMI:
- 1
- Micro-HDMI:
- No
- Thunderbolt Ports:
- 3
- USB Type-C:
- Yes
Audio
- Headphone (3.5mm) Output:
- Yes
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor:
- No
Dimensions
- Depth:
- 248.1mm
- Height:
- 16.8mm
- Width:
- 355.7mm
Weight
- Weight (Kg):
- 2.15
In The Box & Warranty
- Included:
- 16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB‑C Power Adapter, USB‑C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m), Polishing cloth (only with nano-texture display option)
- Warranty (Years):
- 1
Why Buy?
Heavy creative workloads that no longer make you wait
The Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU is built for people whose work outgrows an everyday laptop. With 36GB of memory and a 2TB SSD, this MacBook Pro M5 Max 36GB 2TB configuration is aimed at editors, designers and developers who need real headroom, not just a nicer badge on the lid.
Large video timelines, layered design files and big photo libraries open and move without the usual stalling, and switching between apps stays smooth even with several demanding programs open at once. The GPU's on-core AI acceleration speeds up tasks like upscaling, masking and object detection, so tools that rely on machine learning respond as you work rather than after a long pause. Fast local storage means shifting big project files or exporting finished work rarely leaves you watching a progress bar.
The 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display shows fine detail and colour clearly, which matters when you are grading footage or checking a design before it goes out. Battery life rated at up to 24 hours means a full day of editing, writing or back-to-back meetings away from a desk is realistic, and it runs quietly enough to sit in a shared office or studio without drawing attention.
Buy this if…
- You edit high-resolution video and want smooth playback without shortcuts
- Your work involves large 3D, CAD or design files that need real memory
- You run AI-assisted tools locally and want them to feel instant
- You need a screen sharp and bright enough to trust for colour work
- You want a laptop that comfortably lasts a full working day unplugged