Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
87.1chipPerformancechip82.7
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
—Batteryspec-based81
78.9Portabilityspec-based53.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 81.1 to 74.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+4). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 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 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 83
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,899 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Apple M4 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro (16-core GPU) | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 36 GB+50% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+35% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.8 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 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 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | macOS Sequoia |
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