Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
91.1Performance78.2
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery81
71Portability53.3
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 73.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and performance (+13). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 78
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 53
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 22,800
- 25% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.15 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 63
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Apple M4 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB | 36 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+11%Top 4% | 3,900Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+29%Top 4% | 22,800Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+25% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Sequoia |
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