Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
91.1Performance50.7
74.3Display54.7
99.5Battery60
53.3Portability92.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and battery (+40). HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 60
- 119% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 13,756
- 73% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 2,507
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 53
- 54% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+14% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+73%Top 1% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+119%Top 1% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+56% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 0.98 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.5 mm+20% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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