Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
66.2Performance41.9
74.3Display36.7
77.1Battery60
53Portability81.6
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+24). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 256% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 450 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 53
- 39% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+14% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+256% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+32%Top 15% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+60%Top 12% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.31 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.5 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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