Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
78.2Performancechip91.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
66.6Batteryspec-based—
71Portabilityspec-based78.9
0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 82.9 to 73.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) 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)
- Lower launch price: $3,199 vs $4,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 78
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 14% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,000 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 36 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | Unified memory |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 3% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | — |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | 100% recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 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 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS 27 |
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