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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 RealityMiniLED UHD+; 120Hz; HDR 1000; stunning; DCI-P3; Dynaudio 6-speaker system
| Apple | Brand | MSI |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 4080 12GB |
| 128GB | RAM | 64GB |
| 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3024x1964 120Hz | Display | 16" UHD+ MiniLED 3840x2400 120Hz |
| 3.4 lbs | Weight | 4.39 lbs |
| 18 hours | Claimed Battery | 6 hours |
| 14-16 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 4-5 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3199 | Price | 2600 |