Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
91.1Performance46.9
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery77.3
71Portability55.2
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+36). HP Spectre x360 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 47
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 55
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 128% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 12,896
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 63
- 15% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| 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 16 (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+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+78%Top 2% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+128%Top 2% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 83 Wh+15% |
| Charging | 96 W | 100 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+17% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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