Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Chuwi NeoBook
91.1Performance25.3
74.3Display23.3
63.2Battery37.8
71Portability82.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) and display (+51). Chuwi NeoBook 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 25
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 38
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 26% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+36% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.2 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+5% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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