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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

WINNER
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
69.9Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
54.4Inno Score
65.4Performance50.1
85.3Display49.8
73.6Battery45.6
53Portability80
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

InnoReviews verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 69.9 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and battery (+28). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 50
  • Stronger display score: 85 vs 50
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 46
  • 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
  • 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 53
  • 40% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.16 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,499

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Screen size16.2 ″+20%13.5 ″
Panel typeMini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)IPS (matte)
Resolution3456x22342880x1920
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+220%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
ProcessorApple M3 Max (14-core)AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GraphicsApple M3 Max 30-core GPUAMD Radeon 860M
RAM36 GB+13%32 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5 (unified)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typeNVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Geekbench 6 (single)3,120+12%2,790
Geekbench 6 (multi)20,200+54%13,100

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Capacity100 Wh+64%61 Wh
Web browsing endurance13 h+30%10 h
Charging140 W+133%60 W

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Weight2.16 kg1.3 kg+40%
Thickness16.8 mm15.9 mm+5%
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Ports3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD1080p with privacy switches
BiometricsTouch IDFingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Operating systemmacOS SonomaWindows 11

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