Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
91.1Performance41.9
74.3Display36.7
99.5Battery60
53.3Portability81.6
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and battery (+40). HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 60
- 256% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 450 nits
- 138% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 12,643
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 53
- 39% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+14% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+256% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+83%Top 1% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+138%Top 1% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.31 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.5 mm+14% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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