Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Chuwi NeoBook Plus
91.1Performance44
74.3Display20
63.2Battery42.7
71Portability72
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and performance (+47). Chuwi NeoBook Plus 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 20
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 43
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+27% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.5 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+11% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum alloy (top cover) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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