Experience unmatched performance with the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max, featuring a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 36GB of unified memory, and a 2TB SSD. Ideal for professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts in South Africa, this notebook delivers lightning-fast processing, advanced AI capabilities, and smooth multitasking. Shop now to harness cutting-edge Apple technology for your demanding workflows.
This MacBook Pro series has received praise for its exceptional performance and reliability. Buyers including designers, software developers, and content creators report seamless handling of intensive applications, long battery life, and superior display quality, making it a preferred choice for professional-grade tasks.
Laptop performance tier: High-end professional
Uses: Video editing, software development, graphic design, AI training, 3D rendering, content creation, multitasking
Overview:
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max Space Black notebook is built for professionals who need exceptional performance, advanced graphics power, and a stunning display. Powered by the Apple M5 Max chip with an 18 core CPU and 32 core GPU, this premium laptop handles creative workloads, AI processing, and demanding applications with ease.
Designed for developers, designers, and content creators, the MacBook Pro combines powerful Apple silicon with fast unified memory and ultra fast SSD storage. The large 16.2 inch Liquid Retina XDR display delivers impressive brightness and color accuracy, while macOS ensures smooth performance across professional software and everyday applications.
With Wi Fi 7 connectivity, Thunderbolt ports, and an advanced camera and audio system, this MacBook Pro notebook is ready for modern workflows, video calls, and high resolution external displays. The sleek Space Black design adds a professional look while remaining portable at just over 2 kg.
Features:
Apple M5 Max Performance At the heart of this MacBook Pro is the Apple M5 Max chip with an 18 core CPU and powerful 32 core GPU. This architecture combines performance cores and efficiency cores to handle heavy multitasking and professional software.
The built in 16 core Neural Engine accelerates AI tasks, machine learning, and intelligent workflows directly on the device. Combined with fast unified memory and high bandwidth architecture, users can edit large media files, compile code, or run demanding creative tools smoothly.
Liquid Retina XDR 16.2 Inch Display The 16.2 inch Liquid Retina XDR display provides exceptional image quality for creative and professional work.
3456 x 2234 native resolution
Up to 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content
1000 nits sustained brightness
1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
ProMotion adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz
Wide P3 color support and True Tone technology
This high resolution panel is ideal for photo editing, video production, design work, and immersive entertainment.
Memory and Storage The MacBook Pro uses unified memory architecture to deliver faster data access between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.
36GB unified memory
2TB PCIe solid state drive
This combination provides fast system responsiveness and ample space for large projects, creative assets, and professional software.
Connectivity and Ports A wide range of ports allows easy connection to displays, storage devices, and accessories.
3 x Thunderbolt USB C ports with Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 support
HDMI output
SDXC card slot
3.5 mm headphone jack
MagSafe 3 charging port
These connections make it easy to expand your workspace with external displays, high speed storage, and professional equipment.
Camera, Audio and Wireless This MacBook Pro includes advanced camera and sound technology designed for video conferencing, recording, and media playback.
12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
Six speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support
Three studio quality microphones
Wi Fi 7 wireless connectivity
Bluetooth support
The combination delivers clear video calls, immersive sound, and fast wireless networking.
Keyboard and Design The MacBook Pro features a comfortable typing experience with a backlit Magic Keyboard and precise Force Touch trackpad.
Backlit Magic Keyboard with function keys
Touch ID fingerprint security
Ambient light sensor
Force Touch trackpad with multi touch gestures
Finished in Space Black, the notebook maintains a premium aluminum build while remaining portable for travel and professional use.
Battery and Mobility This 16 inch MacBook Pro is designed for long work sessions whether plugged in or on battery power.
Up to 22 hours video streaming
Up to 16 hours wireless web usage
100Wh lithium polymer battery
The efficient Apple M5 Max architecture allows high performance while maintaining excellent battery life for mobile professionals.
Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s)
Camera and Video Support
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
1080p HD video recording
Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Audio
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
Wide stereo sound
Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Power and Battery
Up to 22 hours video streaming
Up to 16 hours wireless web
100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery18
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Supports charging via a USB-C power adapter or other USB PD power source
Minimum wattage required to charge the device: 140W
Fast-charge capable with 140W or higher USB PD power source
Keyboard and Trackpad
>Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys
Touch ID
Ambient light sensor
Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities , enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Size and Weight
Height: 16.8 mm
Width: 355.7 mm
Depth: 248.2 mm
Weight (M5 Pro): 2.15kg
Wireless
Apple N1 wireless networking chip
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth 6
Thread networking technology
Accessibility
Accessi-bility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro.
With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. E&OE. Prices are a guide only, and are valid on 2026-11-06 only, subject to stock being available.The specifications displayed above apply to the entire range and may not apply to this specific model. Kindly note that options cannot be changed for most models, and some options are not available in South Africa.