Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
91.1Performance57.1
74.3Display44.8
63.2Battery66.7
71Portability59.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and display (+30). HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 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 57
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 60
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 96 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+9% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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