Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
91.1Performance61.1
74.3Display44.9
99.5Battery78.5
53.3Portability75.9
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and display (+29). Framework Laptop 13 Pro 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 61
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 79
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
- 101% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 53
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 33% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+20% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+47%Top 2% | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+101%Top 2% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+34% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.44 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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