Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
66.2Performance61.1
74.3Display44.9
77.1Battery78.5
53Portability75.9
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+5). Framework Laptop 13 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 53
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 33% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 22% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.9 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+20% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+6%Top 14% | 2,952Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+35%Top 11% | 14,965Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+34% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 15.9 h+22% |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.44 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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