HP Envy 16 vs MacBook Pro 16 M5

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 10 by Billy G.

HP Envy 16
HP Envy 16
MacBook Pro 16 M5
MacBook Pro 16 M5
Verified Confidence: 88%

Verdict: The MacBook Pro 16 M5 is the better choice for professional content creators and developers, with its exceptional performance, stunning display, and long battery life. However, the HP Envy 16 is a more affordable option with powerful performance and dedicated graphics, making it a great choice for gamers and content creators on a budget. According to CNET, the MacBook Pro 16 M5 has a 'stunning' display with 'excellent' color accuracy, while Notebookcheck praises the HP Envy 16's 'fast' performance and 'long' battery life.

HP Envy 16 lists at $1,999.99 while MacBook Pro 16 M5 lists at $2,399.99 — HP Envy 16 undercuts MacBook Pro 16 M5 by $400 (20%).

Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M5

HP Envy 16: 8/10

MacBook Pro 16 M5: 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP Envy 16MacBook Pro 16 M5
CPUCore Ultra 200HXApple M5
GPURTX 5070 TiM1 Ultra
RAM64GB DDR564GB DDR5
Storage1TB SSD8TB SSD

HP Envy 16

What works

  • Powerful performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics
  • Long battery life up to 14 hours

What doesn't

  • Heavy at 4.5 pounds

MacBook Pro 16 M5

What works

  • Exceptional performance with Apple M5 chip
  • Stunning 16-inch Retina display
  • Long battery life up to 22 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M5.

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