Apple's 2023 flagship — configure-to-order power.

16-inch Macbook Pro 2023 M2 Max

Every listing below is the same 16” M2 Max in a different colour, condition and battery combination — pick the price point that suits you. Most of these are original Apple configure-to-order (CTO) builds — top-spec configurations you couldn't buy off the shelf, at a fraction of their original price. All are fully tested, with 85%+ battery health and a 12-month warranty.

16.2” Liquid Retina XDR · Apple M2 Max · 32–96GB unified memory · up to 22h video · four external displays

I daily-drive the previous-gen 16” M1 Max — and the M2 Max is that same flagship a generation on: an even bigger GPU, up to 96GB of memory, and the same stunning XDR display and battery. The pinnacle pro laptop. A+++

DenisFounder, TA1Owner Verdict

Will it do what I need?

The 16” M2 Max Is Great For

Heavy video & 3DThe 30/38-core GPU chews through 8K timelines, colour grading and 3D renders.

Local AI & LLMs32–96GB of unified memory runs huge local models — the cheapest way into serious local AI.

Multi-monitor & tradingDrives up to FOUR external displays — plus a built-in HDMI port.

Photo, music & podcastsThe XDR display and studio-grade mics make it a complete mobile studio.

Programming & devCompiles, containers and VMs barely register — with battery life to spare.

Serious gamingApple Arcade and light titles only — Macs aren't gaming machines.

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16” M2 Pro (2023)From £1,299.99Most of the power for meaningfully less.

16” M1 Max (2021)From £1,379.99The previous-generation flagship — great value.

16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max

Common Questions

Is the 16” M2 Max still worth buying in 2026?

For heavy creative and AI work, it's arguably the best value pro laptop money can buy. The Liquid Retina XDR display is even brighter and clearer than the classic Retina panels, and these were £3,500–£5,000+ machines new — mostly configure-to-order builds with 32–96GB of memory and 30/38-core GPUs. Whether it's programming in VS Code, movie production in Final Cut Pro or music production in Logic, it still outperforms most brand-new laptops at this price — and runs the latest macOS 26 Tahoe.

What does configure-to-order (CTO) mean?

Apple builds CTO machines to a customer's custom spec — more memory, bigger GPU, larger SSD than any shelf model. You can't walk into a shop and buy these configurations; buying refurbished is the only way to get them at this price.

Should I choose 32GB, 64GB or 96GB?

32GB comfortably handles 8K video, huge Lightroom catalogues and most local AI models. Choose 64GB or 96GB for very large local LLMs (70B-class and beyond), heavy 3D scenes, or keeping several of those workloads open at once.

What's the difference between Fair, Good and Excellent?

Purely cosmetic — every Mac is fully tested and works perfectly regardless of grade. Fair has noticeable scratches or light dents (our best value), Good shows light signs of use, and Excellent looks like new. See our grading guide with photos.

What ports does it have, and how many monitors can it drive?

Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), full-size HDMI (up to 8K), an SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack. The M2 Max drives up to four external displays — a proper desktop replacement.

What's included, and what about warranty and delivery?

Every Mac comes with a fully compatible charger, a 12-month RTB hardware warranty, 14-day returns, an 85%+ battery-health guarantee (under 400 charge cycles) and free insured next-day UK delivery on weekdays.