Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Chuwi NeoBook
78.2Performance25.3
74.3Display23.3
81Battery37.8
53.3Portability82.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and display (+51). Chuwi NeoBook 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 25
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 38
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 350% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 53
- 44% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 11% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+87% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.2 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.4 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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