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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max fits an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD into the compact 1.62kg chassis, starting at $3,599. It brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through Apple's N1 chip, but review testing found the M5 Max throttles under sustained load in this smaller chassis.
Pros
- Geekbench 6.7 measured 4,322 single-core and 29,415 multi-core in review testing
- Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion, 1,600-nit HDR peak, up to 1,000 nits for SDR content and an optional nano-texture finish
- Weighs 1.62kg, about 0.5kg less than the 16-inch M5 Max model at 2.15kg
- Starts at 2TB of storage, with up to 8TB of SSD and 128GB of memory available at purchase
- More than 15 hours in a Wi-Fi web test and about 20 hours in a video test at 150 nits in review testing
Cons
- Severe thermal throttling and inconsistent multi-core results in review testing, with Cinebench 2024 multi-core performance dropping 24% over a 30-minute stress test
- Review testing found the included 96W adapter insufficient under heavy CPU and GPU load, with the battery level dropping during gaming
- Starts at $3,599, and memory and storage are soldered and cannot be upgraded later
Very good
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
Display
- Screen size
- 14.2 ″
- Panel type
- Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
- Resolution
- 3024x1964
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1,600 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Apple M5 Max (18-core)
- Graphics
- Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
- RAM
- 36 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X (unified)
- Storage
- 2,048 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 4,322Top 4%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 29,415Top 4%
Battery
- Capacity
- 72 Wh
- Charging
- 96 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.62 kg
- Thickness
- 15.5 mm
- Material
- Recycled Aluminum
Connectivity
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 6
- Webcam
- 12MP Center Stage
- Biometrics
- Touch ID
Software
- Operating system
- macOS Tahoe
Quick answers
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) good in 2026?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) earns an Inno Score of 77.1/100 (“Very good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max fits an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD into the compact 1.62kg chassis, starting at $3,599. It brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through Apple's N1 chip, but review testing found the M5 Max throttles under sustained load in this smaller chassis.
What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)?
Processor: Apple M5 Max (18-core) · RAM: 36 GB · Screen size: 14.2 ″ · Weight: 1.62 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro), Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro), HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
