Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
91.1Performancespec-basedchip87.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
63.2Batteryspec-based—
71Portabilityspec-based62.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) scores 77.1 against 77.2 for Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 10% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 1.8 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 15% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16.3 ″+15% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,000 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Apple M5 Pro (20-core GPU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | Unified memory |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | — |
| Charging | 96 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+10% | 1.8 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | — |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | 100% recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS 27 |
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