Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
83.8Performancespec-based66.2
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
63.2Batteryspec-based77.1
71.6Portabilityspec-based53
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 68.2. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) 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 Pro)
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,302 vs 3,120
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 20,200
- 26% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 100% higher charging: 140 W vs 70 W
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16.2 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 36 GB+50% |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,302+38%Top 2% | 3,120Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,892+28%Top 2% | 20,200Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 140 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+26% | 2.16 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Sonoma |
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