Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
91.1Performance62.7
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery61.3
53.3Portability67.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and display (+36). HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) 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 63
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 61
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 53
- 24% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+40% | 71 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.63 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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