Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
67.1Performance66.2
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery77.1
73.1Portability53
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 — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 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)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 63
- 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
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 9% | 3,120Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 31% | 20,200+13%Top 19% |
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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