Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
40.4Performance91.1
29.8Display74.3
20Battery63.2
86.4Portability71
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and display (+45). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 71
- 24% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $3,599
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 20
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 380% higher charging: 96 W vs 20 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14.2 ″+9% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 36 GB+350% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | 4,322+22%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 29,415+230%Top 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 72 Wh+98% |
| Charging | 20 W | 96 W+380% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+24% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+18% | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Tahoe |
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