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General

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Series

MacBook Pro1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MGDQ4LL/A, Mac17,7, A34278Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact silver US base listing explicitly states Model MGDQ4LL/A, 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 2 TB. Other identifiers use independent EveryMac/Apple identity evidence. Incorrect retailer Thunderbolt 4 bullet is overridden by maker Thunderbolt 5 specification.9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2026-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Max 18 CPU/32 GPU 36 GB/2 TB entry identifies Mac17,7 and A3427. Public indexed specification read. Direct curl and page open return 403. Apple Identify Your MacBook Pro independently includes Mac17,7 among the 14-inch M5 Pro/Max family, while EveryMac resolves the Max mapping. Pro identifier Mac17,9 excluded.

MX2W3LL/A, MX313LL/A, A3186, Mac16,54Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026A3186, Mac16,5. Order numbers MX2W3LL/A (Silver) and MX313LL/A (Space Black), both 48 GB / 1 TB.

GTIN / EAN

1959507182018Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGDQ4LL/A base SKU UPC 195950718201. Corroborated by Micro Center exact SKU listing. This is silver US reference only, not a universal color/region barcode.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

Status

Available8Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base SKU currently offered with Add to Cart on the public retailer page. Current price and forecast shipping date are not used as launch evidence.

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists the model as discontinued on 2026-03-03.14Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026MacRumors reports Apple discontinued the 2024 MacBook Pro models in March 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)23Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)16Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,5991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: 14-inch M5 Max US starting MSRP $3599, excluding sales tax. Base 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB / 2 TB. Education and later prices excluded.

$3,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Original US price US$3,999 for the 48 GB / 1 TB, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU model. Excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4,19910Press releaseapple.com/fr/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 7 October 2026Original March 3, 2026 French maker release, Prix et disponibilite, states 14-inch M5 Max standard starting retail price 4199 EUR. Published French consumer price including VAT. Base chip/GPU/memory/storage match the 36 GB/2 TB reference. Education 3849 EUR and 16-inch 4499 EUR excluded. This is French launch pricing, not the US SKU tax treatment or regional box contents.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Silver3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black, Silver.

Segment

Creator1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Maker names professional creative workflows.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026Apple markets the MacBook Pro for pro workflows. Stored as creator like the other MacBook Pro entries.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour depicts clamshell notebook.

Clamshell4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hinged laptop chassis with a fixed keyboard. No detachable or 360-degree mode is claimed.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm converted exactly to mm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.62kg(3.6 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Published M5 Max weight 1.62 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Pro weights excluded.

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 Max row, 2.15 kg. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Environment: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Environment: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS20Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/14-and-16-m5-macbook-pro-early-2026Read 7 October 2026Video section explicitly names the 14-inch 3024 x 1964 display TFT IPS. Only physical panel technology used. No measurement from upgraded or nano-texture configurations imported.

IPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec page lists a 16.2 inch IPS panel. Backlight is mini-LED per the review.

Backlight

Mini-LED7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/M5-Max-with-inconsistent-performance-and-throttling-issues-Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-Review.1246064.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching screen-size M5 Max review identifies Mini-LED display hardware. Only common backlight technology used. Measurements of 40-core GPU / upgraded memory and storage units excluded from 32-core GPU / 36 GB / 2 TB base.

Mini-LED15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: Mini-LED.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: glossy. The nano-texture option is not the reference.

Touchscreen

No8Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGDQ4LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB base SKU specifications state Touch Screen: No. Maker display specification is silent. No different display option used.

No15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No touch screen. The review lists none.

Stylus

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None15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No stylus support is listed.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at the native 3456 x 2234 resolution.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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10bits6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists 10-bit colour. Apple states 1 billion colours, which matches 10 bits per channel. The page describes the 14-core, 32-core model with the same display.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact 14-inch 2026 Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Maker outdoor maximum, not typical SDR or HDR peak. Ambient threshold, automatic-brightness requirement and duration unreported in this source, not invented. Selected M5 Max hardware remains unchanged.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Ambient light conditions and duration are not stated.

Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact 14-inch Display section explicitly 1000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness for HDR content. Duration not published. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote applies below 25 C.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No duration stated.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section 1600 nits HDR peak, footnote 3 temperatures below 25 C. Outdoor SDR maximum and sustained full-screen HDR now have separate fields. Peak duration/window unreported.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261600 nits peak, HDR content only, below 25 C (footnote 3).

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Current Measure the calibration article explicitly includes MacBook Pro Liquid Retina XDR. Apple displays undergo a calibration process to align luminance, white point and gamut with industry standards out of the box. This proves calibration, not any numerical color error or gamut coverage. Original MacRumors 2021 quote independently describes all MacBook Pro Liquid Retina XDR factory calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Max3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Apple M4 Max (16-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. The M4 Max comes in a 14-core CPU with 32-core GPU and a 16-core CPU with 40-core GPU. The stored product is the 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU configuration.

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max Chip section: 18-core CPU, 6 super and 12 performance cores. No unsupported clock maxima.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	12	4.5
Efficiency	4	2.6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section lists the 16-core CPU as 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clocks come from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12 x 4.5 GHz P-core, 4 x 2.6 GHz E-core. Base clocks are not published.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

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165Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture section explicitly combines two third-generation 3-nanometer dies in the M5 Pro/Max SoC. This is the published processor compute-die process. No unstated foundry or fabrication-node suffix inferred.

3nm3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4 family is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Only the GPU in the M5 Max SoC is installed.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max base 32-core integrated GPU. Optional 40-core upgrade excluded.

Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. 40-core GPU goes with the 16-core CPU.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

36GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max standard 36 GB unified memory. 40-core GPU memory options are excluded.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Memory section lists 48 GB as a configuration of the 16-core CPU. 48 GB is the base memory of the stored 16-core, 40-core model (EveryMac).

RAM type

LPDDR5X20Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/14-and-16-m5-macbook-pro-early-2026Read 7 October 2026Memory section explicitly states M5 Max 36 GB LPDDR5X and that only the 36 GB model ships with 32 GPU cores. Geizhals exact 14-inch 32-GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB reference corroborates type. Tom's Hardware LPDDR5 refers to an upgraded 40-GPU, 128 GB sample. Digital Camera World family wording was excluded as unreliable and not exact base evidence. Transfer rate and clocks not inferred.21Spec databasegeizhals.at/apple-macbook-pro-14-2-mgdq4d-a-a3750387.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch MGDQ4D/A German silver SKU, M5 Max 18 CPU and 32 GPU cores, 36 GB and 2 TB, RAM table states 36GB LPDDR5X-9600 Onboard. Only chip memory type corroboration used. Region-specific keyboard, adapter and unrelated erroneous mass/runtime rows are not transferred to the US reference.

LPDDR5X4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists unified memory without the chip type. LPDDR5X-8533 comes from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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8,533MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists LPDDR5X-8533 for the tested 48 GB unit.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

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Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Unified memory, onboard, not upgradable.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

36GB12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Exact Memory and Configure to Order tables give 36 GB for M5 Max 32-core GPU. Larger 48/64/128 GB options explicitly require changing to the 40-core GPU. Same CPU/GPU represented here therefore has 36 GB maximum. Repair-parts table independently lists only 36 GB logic boards for 32-core GPU. Purchase-time limit, not upgradeability.

128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the 16-core CPU configuration (128 GB). Not a post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

2TB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max standard 2 TB SSD equals 2000 decimal GB. No interface or PCIe generation inferred.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Storage section. 1 TB base for the stored configuration. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Drive model and PCIe generation are not published by Apple.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

Not available

45Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: PCIe 4.0 SSD (Apple SSD AP1024Z, 1024 GB).

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation maker sheet supplies connector counts, Thunderbolt 5 and DisplayPort support, with physical sides from the original tour. Intel supplies 80 Gbps symmetric TB5 rate. Apple up-to-120 Gbps display Bandwidth Boost is not stored as symmetric rate. No power-input ceiling inferred.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour: left MagSafe 3, two USB-C and audio. Right SDXC, one USB-C and HDMI. Protocol generation uses matching tech sheet because the charging paragraph repeats Thunderbolt 4 incorrectly.22Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact generation technical sheet identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel specification states 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is protocol symmetric link rate, not measured file throughput. No charging ceiling, internal SSD speed or unsupported CPU capability transfer.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack. Connector sides are not stored because the Apple tour page only captions the 14-inch side views. Symmetric 80 Gbps comes from the Intel source. Apple's up to 120 Gbps is the asymmetric Bandwidth Boost figure.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lists HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC slot with UHS-II support.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 delivers 80 Gbps bidirectional. Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps is a display mode and is not stored as the symmetric rate.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

Not available

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 73Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Current Wi-Fi 7 support article explicitly lists MacBook Pro with M5 Pro/Max among models supporting all Wi-Fi 7 features and states 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band is available only where regulators permit unlicensed use. US reference scope retained. No universal regulatory-market promise.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz for the 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro group. The 6 GHz band depends on the region.

Wi-Fi module

Apple N13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Broadcom 0x43885Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3).

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.03Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026US keyboard has 78 keys. ISO has 79.

Key switches

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Scissor6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists scissor switches for the 16-inch M4 Max.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type unreported, so generic backlit category.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Apple does not state the lighting colour or type.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Not available

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple lists a 78-key (US) keyboard with 12 function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Not available

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Tech sheet names Force Touch. Official support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and lack a mechanical click when off.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. Treated as the haptic type.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Not available

No5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pro and contra list: webcam without Face ID. Touch ID is the only biometric.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

63Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power: 72.4 Wh.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Footnote 17 states an actual rating of 99.6 Wh. The rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	20
Web browsing	13

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Maker M5 Max test matches base 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB / 2 TB. Wi-Fi browsing 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	21
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple model-level maxima for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max: up to 21 hours video streaming and 14 hours wireless web. Apple tested August to October 2024 on preproduction systems with the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB configuration. The stored 16-core, 40-core, 48 GB model was not the tested one. Wireless web browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display brightness eight clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements. Battery life varies by use and configuration.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

96W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026US included 96 W USB-C adapter, connected to laptop by USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Not maximum charging input.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. 140W USB-C Power Adapter.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 7 October 2026Fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes. January/February 2026 test footnote explicitly matches 14-inch M5 Max 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB/2 TB. Apple 96 W adapter model A2166 and USB-C to MagSafe 3 model A2363. Drained batteries. Timer starts from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Approximate claim, conditions affect result.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Apple fast-charge page and the in-the-box guide: the 140W adapter fast-charges the 16-inch MacBook Pro to about 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Timing varies by settings and conditions. Apple's test models listed there are not M4 Max.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

214Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/125807Read 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Pro/Max 2026 Fans procedure explicitly shows removal/reinstallation of both fans and permits each to be replaced individually. Exact exploded parts table 125815 names Right fan 923-14192 and Left fan 923-14193. Two physical installed fans.

25Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: cooling with two fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026About Power Modes on your Mac: Low Power available for 2024-or-later MacBook Pro. High Power available for 2024-or-later Pro/Max models. Automatic is default. Modes may be selected independently on battery or power adapter. No configured wattage published, so only names stored. Observed reviewer chip power is not a configured limit.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 October 2026Modes: Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Automatic is the default. High Power Mode is available on 2024 or later MacBook Pro with a Pro or Max chip. No power limits are published.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view names Touch ID power button.

Power button7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID sensor is built into the power button.

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Launch publication names macOS Tahoe.

macOS Sequoia4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Shipped with macOS 15.0 (Sequoia), with a prompt to update to 15.1 for Apple Intelligence.

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026macOS.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

Not available

Not available

Measured display

None of 12 known

Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

Not available

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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178points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single core, 178 points. The review runs benchmarks in the default Automatic mode.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,069points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi core, 2069 points in High Performance mode. The Automatic run scored 2015 points.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

Not available

3,880points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 single-core, Automatic mode.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

Not available

25,760points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 multi-core, Automatic mode.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

5,061MB/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, 5 GB read 5060.9 MB/s. Write 6242.8 MB/s.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Not available

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	99
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	47.4
Total War: Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	56
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	107
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	129

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Native macOS titles at 1920 x 1080, preset as named in the review, Automatic mode. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off. Average fps only.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Automatic	Idle	24.1
Automatic	Max load	42.2

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Measured at 15 cm with an Earthworks M23R. Ambient 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 dB(A). Load in Automatic mode reaches about 42.2 dB(A). The 54.7 dB(A) stress-test peak is not stored because the review does not name its power mode.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

42.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

42.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the top. Automatic mode.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the bottom. Automatic mode.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

30.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Palm rest and touchpad area under load.

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Automatic	17.97
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Automatic	6.75
Video playback	150	Automatic	21.75
Max load	Not available	Automatic	1.08

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review Wi-Fi test at 150 nits: 17 h 58 min. Wi-Fi test at maximum SDR brightness: 6 h 45 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits: 21 h 45 min. Full-brightness load test: 1 h 05 min. Automatic mode per the review's stated default.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

17.97h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

21.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

Not available

15.6W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Highest idle reading 15.6 W. Idle minimum 4.7 W, average 15.5 W.

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

Not available

116.2W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra, 116.2 W average.

Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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143.7W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Load maximum 143.7 W, short peak with the 140 W adapter.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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50W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU multi-core load settles at about 50 W after a short 57 W burst in Automatic mode.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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2.149kg(4.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Tested unit: 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48 GB, 1 TB. Weighed 2.149 kg, power adapter 349 g.

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold18Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Official registry exact row Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, M5 Max), Notebook, United States, Gold, registered 2026-03-11, Active. Explicit family scope covers exact 14-inch M5 Max reference. Country-specific registration, not a universal rating.

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_16-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: MacBook Pro 16-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact US tech-sheet bundle. Other regional adapter omissions are not combined.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026In the Box. Polishing cloth only comes with the optional nano-texture display and is excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US Mac one-year limited manufacturer warranty, 2022 to present. Statutory rights separate.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare is excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in19Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026New US Mac hardware limited warranty, Warranty Service Options: carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses the applicable option. DIY parts service is not represented by the schema. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Carry-in to an Apple Store or authorized provider, or mail-in. No onsite service is listed.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263183Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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