MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: 12 of 13 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M3 Max bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Max bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 48 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 36 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 16.2 inches bestbuy.com | 16.2 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com | 3456 x 2234 bestbuy.com |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Brightness | 1000 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery life | 22 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 4.8 pounds bestbuy.com | 4.7 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 3 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 40-core bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Max 32-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $3,899.00 bestbuy.com | $4,399.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: Battery. 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 16 M3 Max offers more memory (48 GB vs 36 GB) and lower starting price ($3,899 vs $4,399); the Pro 16 M5 Max counters with more storage (2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB) and lighter (4.7 lb vs 4.8 lb). Neither publishes battery yet.
Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max: 6.5/10
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max: 8/10
| MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3456 x 2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Processor | Apple M3 Max | Apple M5 Max |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 40-core | Apple M5 Max 32-core |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max.
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