Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
67.1Performancespec-based66.2
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
63.2Batteryspec-based77.1
73.1Portabilityspec-based53
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 68.2 for Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 3,120
- 28% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | 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) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+37%Top 3% | 3,120Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 20% | 20,200+13%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+28% | 2.16 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Sonoma |
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