Hardware
Does 16-inch MacBook Pro work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — 16-inch MacBook Pro is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the wider 16-inch bezel still keeps media and notifications in the same stack.
Last updated 2025-11-19
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use 16-inch MacBook Pro on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. The wider 16-inch bezel still keeps media and notifications in the same stack.