Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
91.1Performance50.9
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery50.9
53.3Portability80
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+40). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 51
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 53
- 40% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+20% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+55%Top 2% | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+129%Top 2% | 13,100Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+63% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 140 W+133% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.3 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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