Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407)
91.1Performance70.5
74.3Display74.3
99.5Battery86.7
53.3Portability77.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 76.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+13). ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 71
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 53
- 33% higher RAM: 48 GB vs 36 GB
- 31% lower weight: 1.48 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,600 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina Pro, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (6144 CUDA cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 48 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered, unified memory) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.48 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P14 (H7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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