Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
91.1Performance73.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
63.2Batteryspec-based92.2
71Portabilityspec-based53.6
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 74.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 73
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 22,509
- 24% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.14 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 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 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+13%Top 1% | 3,836Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+31%Top 1% | 22,509Top 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.6 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 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 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, 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 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Sequoia |
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