Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Framework Laptop 12
66.2Performance30.7
74.3Display26.5
77.1Battery—
53Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+36). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- 350% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 53
- 40% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+33% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.3 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | — |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 / Linux |
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