Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
78.2Performance67.1
74.3Display74.3
66.6Battery63.2
71Portability73.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and battery (+3). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) 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 Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 67
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 17,926
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 3,864
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | 4,288+11%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+29%Top 9% | 17,926Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.55 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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