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🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityGlossy XDR; 1600 nits peak; reference-grade for pro workflows
🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityPixelSense IPS touch; 3:2; 120Hz; HDR; larger canvas; Gorilla Glass
| Apple | Brand | Microsoft |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | Snapdragon X Elite 12-core |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| 128GB | RAM | 32GB |
| 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3024x1964 120Hz | Display | 15" PixelSense 2496x1664 120Hz Touch |
| 3.4 lbs | Weight | 3.67 lbs |
| 18 hours | Claimed Battery | 22 hours |
| 14-16 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 16-18 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3199 | Price | 1300 |