Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
78.2Performance44
74.3Display74.3
66.6Battery38.7
71Portability97.4
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+28). HUAWEI MateBook Pro S 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 45% higher charging: 96 W vs 66 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 71
- 51% lower weight: 0.8 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+34% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+45% | 66 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 0.8 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 11.9 mm+23% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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