Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300
91.1Performance44
74.3Display25.7
63.2Battery20
71Portability89.7
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U300
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+47). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 20
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 71
- 43% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+35% | 10.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Processor U300 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+151% | 29 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+167% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 0.92 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+10% | 17.2 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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