Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300
78.2Performance44
74.3Display25.7
81Battery20
53.3Portability89.7
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)1 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U300
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and display (+49). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 20
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 289% higher charging: 140 W vs 36 W
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 53
- 57% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+54% | 10.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Processor U300 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 11% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+246% | 29 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+289% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 0.92 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+2% | 17.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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