Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
91.1chipPerformance73.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
—Batteryspec-based92.2
78.9Portabilityspec-based53.6
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 82.9 to 74.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) 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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 73
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16.2 ″+14% |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | — | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,836Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,509Top 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 99.6 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+35% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.8 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | macOS Sequoia |
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