RAM Upgrade
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023) Max RAM & Upgrade
The short answer
The maximum supported RAM for the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023) is 96 GB. No — the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023)'s Unified Memory (LPDDR5) is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Last verified 8/20/2026 · Sources: Apple
Specifications
- Memory type
- Unified Memory (LPDDR5)
- Form factor
- soldered
- Total slots
- 0
- User-accessible slots
- 0
- Soldered memory
- 32 GB
- Maximum supported
- 96 GB
What to buy
The memory cannot be changed after purchase, so choose the size when you buy: the manufacturer documents up to 96 GB for this model.
Details
This model ships with 32 GB of Unified Memory (LPDDR5) soldered directly to the motherboard, with no user-accessible slot.
Worth knowing before you buy
- This is the manufacturer-documented maximum — some platforms have been community-tested beyond the officially configured maximum, but that isn't treated as verified here.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023)?
The maximum supported RAM for the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023) is 96 GB. No — the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023)'s Unified Memory (LPDDR5) is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
How much RAM does the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Max, 2023) support?
This model ships with 32 GB of Unified Memory (LPDDR5) soldered directly to the motherboard, with no user-accessible slot.
Sources
- Apple — MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) - Tech Specs — verified 8/20/2026
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