Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
66.2Performance50.7
74.3Display54.7
77.1Battery60
53Portability92.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and battery (+17). HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 56% higher charging: 140 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 53
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 55% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+14% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+24%Top 15% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+47%Top 12% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+56% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 0.98 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.5 mm+20% |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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