Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
66.2Performance57.1
74.3Display44.8
77.1Battery66.7
53Portability59.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+10). HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 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 57
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 53
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% lower weight: 1.79 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.79 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+16% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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