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MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max | 18-Core CPU 40-Core GPU | 48GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR
Made for colour grading, dense animation scenes and local AI work without a render farm.
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MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max is available at Mascom International for KSh 680,000, with an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD. Every unit is brand new and sealed. Made by Apple, this MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max pairs its chip with 614GB/s of memory bandwidth and a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display at 3456 by 2234 pixels. Its 100Wh battery is rated for up to 22 hours of video streaming. The 140W USB-C power adapter and MagSafe 3 cable come in the box. You can see it at our store in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for video editors, colourists, 3D artists, developers and data scientists across Kenya, the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max handles work that usually needs a desktop tower. Many Nairobi studios still leave long timelines exporting overnight, or rent cloud machines billed in dollars. The 40-core GPU and 48GB of memory let one laptop carry that load, whether you are grading a commercial in Westlands or testing an AI model for a Kilimani startup. Up to four external displays connect at once, so the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max runs a full editing suite at the office and a single screen at home.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops order top-end Mac configurations only after you pay, Mascom International holds the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max in stock, ready to test first. Unlike grey imports with unclear cover, this unit carries Apple's 12-month warranty, handled through our own service desk. Customers across Nairobi tell us the extra GPU cores matter most when project files get heavy, not during daily email. Visit us on Kimathi Street to compare it with the 32-core version side by side, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county in Kenya.
Common Questions About the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max
How much is the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max 48GB 2TB in Kenya?
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max with 48GB and 2TB costs KSh 680,000, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the 140W USB-C power adapter, the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and Apple's 12-month warranty handled through our store. Delivery is pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya. The 32-core GPU version with 36GB costs KSh 570,000, so the 40-core GPU and the extra 12GB of memory add KSh 110,000.
Is the 40-core GPU MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max worth KSh 110,000 over the 32-core model?
For heavy graphics work, yes: the 40-core MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max adds eight GPU cores, 12GB more memory and faster bandwidth. Bandwidth rises from 460GB/s to 614GB/s, which helps when large textures, 8K frames or AI model weights move between memory and the GPU. Both share the 18-core CPU, 2TB SSD, screen and battery. Pick the 40-core if you render 3D, grade RAW video or run local AI daily. Pick the 32-core at KSh 570,000 if you mostly edit, code or retouch photos.
Can the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max run large AI models locally?
Yes, the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max runs many open AI language models locally because its 48GB of unified memory is shared by the CPU and GPU. Unlike a PC graphics card with separate video memory, the whole pool is open to the model, fed at 614GB/s. That suits Nairobi developers testing chatbots for Kenyan banks or fintech apps without sending customer data overseas. The biggest models need 64GB or 128GB, which this configuration lacks, so check model size before you buy.
How does the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max cope with Nairobi heat, dust and KPLC power cuts?
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max handles Kenyan conditions well when its vents get clear air and it travels in a padded sleeve. Long exports produce heat, so work on a hard desk rather than a bed or sofa, especially in Mombasa's humid afternoons. During KPLC outages, the 100Wh battery is rated for up to 16 hours of wireless web use, enough to finish an export and save your work. In dusty months, wipe the keyboard and ports weekly with a dry microfibre cloth.
Who should buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max 48GB, and who should skip it?
Buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max 48GB if you are a 3D artist, colourist, VFX editor or AI developer whose projects fill memory and keep the GPU busy for hours. Skip it if your work is office documents, browsing, accounting software or light photo editing. For those buyers, the MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 at KSh 260,000 or the 24GB MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro at KSh 385,000, both in stock at Mascom International, cover the job and leave KSh 295,000 or more in your budget.
How many external monitors can the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max connect?
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max drives up to four external displays while its own 16.2-inch screen stays on. You can mix its three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one HDMI port. Two of those displays can run at 8K and 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz. An editor in Upper Hill could run a timeline, colour scopes, a client preview and a reference screen together. Thunderbolt 5 carries up to 120Gb/s, so one cable can also feed a fast drive dock.
Is 2TB enough storage on the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max for 4K video work?
The 2TB SSD on the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max holds roughly 90 hours of standard 4K 30fps footage, or over 600,000 12MP photos. That covers active projects, but professional codecs and RAW files fill space much faster. Most editors keep current jobs on the internal SSD, import camera cards through the SDXC slot, and archive finished work to an external Thunderbolt 5 drive. Event crews shooting weddings around Nakuru and Naivasha often offload cards on site, then move projects to a studio archive.
Does the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max handle Blender, Cinema 4D and DaVinci Resolve?
Yes, Blender, Cinema 4D and DaVinci Resolve all run natively on Apple silicon, and the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max gives them 40 GPU cores to work with. In Blender, the GPU drives viewport previews and Cycles rendering through Apple's Metal graphics system. DaVinci Resolve uses the same GPU for grading, noise reduction and effects, while the XDR screen reaches 1,600 nits peak for HDR checks. Animation students at Kenyatta University and Strathmore often outgrow lighter laptops at exactly this stage.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores — heavy exports and code builds spread across many cores at once.
- M5 Max chip from Apple — CPU, GPU, memory and Neural Engine share one package, cutting delays between them.
- 16-core Neural Engine — a dedicated AI block that speeds up transcription and photo masking.
- Apple silicon designed for macOS — Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Xcode run natively.
- Same 18-core CPU as the 32-core GPU version — the extra cost buys graphics cores and memory.
Memory
- 48GB unified memory — shared by CPU and GPU, so large projects stay in memory instead of spilling onto the SSD.
- 614GB/s memory bandwidth — the speed data travels between memory and chip; higher bandwidth keeps all 40 GPU cores fed.
- Room for many apps at once — Premiere Pro, Photoshop and a browser full of tabs stay open together.
- Space for local AI models — holds language models that would overflow a typical gaming graphics card.
- Memory is fixed at purchase — unified memory cannot be upgraded later, so choose the amount carefully.
Storage
- 2TB SSD — about 90 hours of standard 4K 30fps video or over 600,000 12MP photos before an external drive is needed.
- Solid-state flash storage — project files and apps open far quicker than on spinning hard drives.
- SDXC card slot — copy camera footage straight from SD cards without a separate reader.
- Thunderbolt 5 external storage — up to 120Gb/s for fast archive drives and RAID docks.
- Internal SSD is fixed — plan archive drives early, since built-in storage cannot be expanded later.
Display
- 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR — measured diagonally with rounded corners, 3456 by 2234 pixels at 254 pixels per inch.
- 1,000 nits sustained and 1,600 nits peak for HDR — bright enough to judge highlights accurately when grading HDR video.
- Up to 1,000 nits for standard content outdoors — readable in bright rooms and shaded outdoor spots.
- ProMotion up to 120Hz — smoother scrolling, plus fixed rates from 47.95Hz to 60Hz for film work.
- 1,000,000:1 contrast and P3 wide colour — deep blacks and accurate tones for print and video.
Graphics
- 40-core GPU — the graphics processor handles 3D rendering, video effects and AI tasks faster with more cores.
- Up to four external displays — any mix of Thunderbolt and HDMI, with the built-in screen still on.
- Two displays at 8K 60Hz, 5K 120Hz or 4K 240Hz — room for high-resolution reference monitors.
- Metal graphics support — Blender and DaVinci Resolve reach the GPU directly through Apple's Metal system.
- Shared 48GB memory pool — far more than a laptop graphics card with fixed video memory.
Battery
- 100Wh battery, rated 99.6Wh — a large capacity for long editing days spent away from a wall socket or generator.
- Up to 22 hours of video streaming — Apple's rating, enough to cover a long-haul flight with time to spare.
- Up to 16 hours of wireless web use — a full working day of browsing, email and documents on one charge.
- 140W USB-C power adapter included — fast charging needs a 140W or higher USB Power Delivery source.
- MagSafe 3 charging — the magnetic cable pulls free if someone trips over it.
Build and Ports
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports — USB-C shaped, up to 120Gb/s, with DisplayPort 2.1 for monitors.
- HDMI port and SDXC slot — connect projectors and read camera cards without adapters.
- 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance support — drives demanding studio headphones properly.
- 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View and six speakers — clear video calls, Spatial Audio playback and a three-mic array.
- 1.68 cm thin, 2.15 kg, Touch ID and backlit Magic Keyboard — Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 come through Apple's N1 chip.
Package Contents
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max arrives brand new and sealed in Apple's retail box. Inside you get the laptop, the 140W USB-C power adapter and the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, so the machine charges at full speed from day one with nothing extra to buy. Mascom International also stocks laptop sleeves, USB-C hubs and external SSDs for buyers who want to set up a complete editing kit on the same visit to our Kimathi Street store.
Warranty
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. This is Apple's warranty, handled for you through Mascom International. Bring any claim, with your receipt, to our service desk in Nairobi CBD and our team manages it from there.
Where to Buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max in Kenya
You can buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max 48GB 2TB at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a project file on a drive and test the machine before you pay. It comes in Space Black and Silver; message us on WhatsApp to confirm which colour is in stock today.
Reach our sales team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your machine is backed by the 12-month Apple warranty described above.
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