Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the M5 Max chip, now reaches a maximum price of 437,380 CZK in the Czech Republic. This peak configuration features 128 GB of unified memory, a 16 TB SSD, and a specialized nano-texture display. The price reflects a significant premium on high-capacity storage and memory upgrades.
Hardware Configurations Driving the 437,380 CZK Price Tag
The total cost is driven by a series of modular upgrades available in Apple’s configurator. The base 16-inch model with the M5 Max chip starts at 159,990 CZK, but adding the maximum memory and storage capacities rapidly shifts the device into a professional-grade workstation price bracket. The most substantial individual cost is the 16 TB SSD, which commands a 210,000 CZK premium over the 2 TB base storage. The computer itself, excluding the charger, is priced at 434,490 CZK.
Memory upgrades represent the second largest expense. Expanding from 48 GB to 128 GB of unified memory adds 60,000 CZK to the total. Smaller components contribute to the final tally as well, with the nano-texture glass costing 4,500 CZK and a separate 140W power adapter priced at 2,890 CZK. The 16-inch model features a touch-enabled OLED display. For those seeking a lower entry point, the cheapest touch-enabled MacBook Pro is a 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip, priced at 84,990 CZK.
| Component Upgrade | Cost/Premium |
|---|---|
| Base 16-inch Model (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) | 159,990 CZK |
| 128 GB Unified Memory Upgrade | 60,000 CZK |
| 16 TB SSD Upgrade | 210,000 CZK |
| Nano-texture Glass | 4,500 CZK |
| 140W Power Adapter | 2,890 CZK |
| Total | 437,380 CZK |
OLED Display and Performance Metrics
The integration of touch-enabled OLED technology distinguishes this generation. The new display supports an extremely wide P3 color gamut and covers over 80 percent of the Rec. 2020 spectrum, a standard often utilized in high-end HDR video production. Unlike the previous generation, which peaked at 1600 nits, the new panel reaches 2000 nits in HDR mode. It also offers wider color coverage in the green and turquoise spectrums, supporting Adobe RGB, which is particularly beneficial for photographers. Additionally, the system supports medical imaging standards like DICOM.
While the hardware is designed for intensive tasks like color grading and medical imaging, Apple has retained the Touch ID sensor for biometrics rather than transitioning to Face ID. The M5 Max chip, which powers these high-end configurations, utilizes 18 processing cores and 40 graphics cores. This architecture supports up to four external displays, providing a significant increase in connectivity compared to the M5 Pro, which supports three.
Availability and Sales Timeline
Official retail availability is scheduled to begin on November 6.
The marketing for these devices has localized roots, as Apple filmed the promotional material for the new MacBook Pro in Prague. Recognizable landmarks, including the Vyšehrad fortress and the Prague Congress Centre, appear in the campaign. The camera navigates through the center’s glass foyers overlooking the Nuselský Bridge, captures people working at long rows of tables, and films the spiral staircase featuring the Sun
metal sculpture by Vladimír Procházka. Other scenes were shot on the Vyšehrad walls and in the park at Karlovo náměstí, where the statue of Jan Evangelista Purkyně is visible.
Broader Ecosystem Updates
The M6 chip supports hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW codecs, as well as AV1 decoding. Both M6 variants utilize a dual 16-core Neural Engine and offer memory bandwidth up to 170 GB/s.
