MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £1,330 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) with 36GB / 1TB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 36GB / 1TB | $1,935 CeX | - |
| Germany | 36GB / 1TB | €1,774 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 36GB / 1TB | HK$13,500 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$6,800 |
| India | 48GB / 1TB | ₹1,49,500 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 36GB / 1TB | €1,464 CeX | - |
| Italy | 36GB / 1TB | €1,433 CeX | - |
| Japan | 36GB / 1TB | ¥235,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥155,000 |
| Mexico | 36GB / 1TB | MX$21,150 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | 36GB / 1TB | €1,292 CeX | - |
| Poland | 36GB / 2TB | 7.480 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 36GB / 1TB | €1,192 CeX | - |
| Spain | 36GB / 1TB | €1,540 CeX | - |
| Switzerland | 36GB / 512GB | CHF 987 verkaufen.ch | - |
| United Kingdom | 36GB / 1TB | £1,330 CeX | up to £895 |
| United States | 36GB / 512GB | $1,217 GadgetGone | up to $1,315 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) to the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max)?
A new MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) with 36GB / 2TB costs £4,399 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs £3,070 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) is fine. You want a new Mac. You don't need one.
- At 3 years old, it still gets every macOS update.
What the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) adds
- The M5 Max chip, against the M3 Max in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6E on yours.
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) | MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M3 Max | M5 Max | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 22 hrs | 22 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max).
Can the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £1,330 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) with 36GB / 1TB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model.
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MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.