MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro: 10 of 13 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Max bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 36 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 14.2 inches bestbuy.com | 16.2 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com | 3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 3.5 pounds bestbuy.com | 4.7 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 3 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Max 32-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,999.00 bestbuy.com | $4,399.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro: Brightness, Battery, Battery life. MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Pro 14 M2 Pro offers lighter (3.5 lb vs 4.7 lb) and lower starting price ($1,999 vs $4,399); the Pro 16 M5 Max counters with more memory (36 GB vs 16 GB) and more storage (2,000 GB vs 512 GB). Neither publishes brightness, battery or battery life yet.
Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max
MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro: 7.5/10
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max: 9/10
| MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3456 x 2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | — |
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro | Apple M5 Max |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 16-core | Apple M5 Max 32-core |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes | 36 gigabytes |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max.
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