Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
69.9Performancespec-based87.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
70.4Batteryspec-based92.2
71.6Portabilityspec-based53.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 71.4. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 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 Pro)
- 25% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 28,436 vs 20,458
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 21% higher Web browsing endurance: 17 h vs 14 h
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | 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 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,844Top 4% | 4,295+12%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,458Top 7% | 28,436+39%Top 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 17 h+21% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+25% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 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 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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