Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
59.1Performance91.1
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery63.2
73.1Portability71
1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 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)
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,599
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 59
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 15,136
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,322 vs 3,845
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845Top 17% | 4,322+12%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 39% | 29,415+94%Top 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W | 96 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+4% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Tahoe |
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