Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
78.2Performance83.8
74.3Display74.3
66.6Battery63.2
71Portability71.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) scores 73.4 against 74.7 for Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 37% higher charging: 96 W vs 70 W
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 78
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 23,035
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,302 vs 3,864
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | 4,302+11%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 9% | 25,892+12%Top 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+37% | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.6 kg+1% |
| 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 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| 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 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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