16" M2 Max 96GB RAM, no external accessories.
I’ve found that maxing out the RAM on MacBooks is a fantastic way to get many happy years out of them, never having to worry about juggling open apps/tabs etc.
My last MacBook was a 2013 Retina with 16GB RAM, and it was a good 5-6 years before anything started taxing it, and another 3-4 before I really felt I had to replace it.
Not being reliant on external monitors, keyboards etc has forced me to learn to make the most of the system and app features so I’m equally productive whether I’m in my office or on a train. Battery life on MacBooks is so good, I just don’t tend to think about it any more.
The extra unified memory is also very handy when it comes to running local LLMs. Sure, it’s not always as fast as CUDA, but good luck getting 96GB of VRAM from Nvidia without taking out a second mortgage!
