Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
78.2Performance87.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
66.6Batteryspec-based92.2
71Portabilityspec-based53.6
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 73.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9). 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)
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 24% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.14 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 78
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
- 31% higher Web browsing endurance: 17 h vs 13 h
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 28,436 vs 23,035
- Lower launch price: $2,699 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16.2 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 4% | 4,295+11%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 3% | 28,436+23%Top 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.6 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 17 h+31% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+24% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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