Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
91.1Performance40.7
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery59.2
71Portability74.5
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and display (+36). HP Spectre x360 14 (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 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 59
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 139% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 12,300
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 71
- 11% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+88%Top 4% | 2,300Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+139%Top 4% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+6% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.44 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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