Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
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2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 77.2. Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- Lower launch price: $3,399 vs $4,799
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″ | 16.3 ″ |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | Apple M5 Pro (20-core GPU) |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | 100% recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | macOS 27 |
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