MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max wins — The MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max delivers roughly double the GPU cores and twice the unified memory, giving it a clear edg…
Scores: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro 7.5/10 · MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max 8.5/10
The MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max delivers roughly double the GPU cores and twice the unified memory, giving it a clear edge in demanding creative workloads (Notebookcheck GPU benchmark shows 38‑core vs 19‑core). Battery life is marginally better at 24 hours versus 22 hours (Apple), but the extra weight and price make the 14‑inch M5 Pro a more portable, cost‑effective choice for users who don’t ne...
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro lists at $2,499 while MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max lists at $2,399 — MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max undercuts MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro by $100 (4%).
| MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro | MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M5 Pro (12‑core CPU, 19‑core GPU) | Apple M5 Max (12‑core CPU, 38‑core GPU) |
| Memory | 16 GB unified memory | 32 GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| Display | 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR, 120 Hz, 1,600 nits peak brightness | 16.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR, 120 Hz, 1,600 nits peak brightness |
| processor | Apple M5 Pro | Apple M5 Max |
| display | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16‑inch M5 Max.
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