Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs CHUWI UniBook
91.1Performance27.7
74.3Display23.3
63.2Battery62
71Portability82.4
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+63) and display (+51). CHUWI UniBook 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 28
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 391% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 5,987
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 26% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| 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 UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+80%Top 4% | 2,407Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+391%Top 4% | 5,987Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+36% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.7 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.2 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+5% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Anodized aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | CHUWI UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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