Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Chuwi NeoBook Plus
66.2Performance44
74.3Display20
77.1Battery42.7
53Portability72
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and battery (+34). Chuwi NeoBook Plus 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 43
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 53
- 31% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+75% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.5 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy (top cover) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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