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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; nano-texture option; best laptop display made
🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityMiniLED 4K; 120Hz; HDR 1000; 100% DCI-P3; flagship display quality
| Apple | Brand | MSI |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5090 24GB |
| 128GB | RAM | 96GB |
| 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 120Hz | Display | 18" 4K MiniLED 3840x2400 120Hz |
| 4.7 lbs | Weight | 7.27 lbs |
| 21 hours | Claimed Battery | 4 hours |
| 15-17 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 2-3 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3499 | Price | 4499 |