Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
87.1chipPerformancespec-based91.1
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
—Batteryspec-based99.5
78.9Portabilityspec-based53.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) scores 81.1 against 81.9 for Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- 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 $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 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 (M5 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 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro (16-core GPU) | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 36 GB+50% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 4,336Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 30,057Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 100 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+35% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.8 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 6 |
| 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 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | macOS Tahoe |
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