Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
91.1Performancespec-based62.7
74.3Displayspec-based58
63.2Batteryspec-based98.7
71Portabilityspec-based52.6
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 67.6. HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) 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)
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 27% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.22 kg
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark)
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 37% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $3,200 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (integrated, 5120 CUDA cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x (9400 MT/s, unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 99 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+27% | 2.22 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+1% | 15.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | At least 50% recycled metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP IR webcam |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (RTX Spark) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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