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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Product A: Apple
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
77 of 179 known
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)Product B: Apple
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
79 of 179 known
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) HN7306EA
Dell XPS 16 (2026) DA16260
Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5060)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)
Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)26 of 171 fields differ
- 16 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 51 the same
- 94 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- BatteryA: 72.4WhB: 99.6WhMacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026) is 27.2 Wh higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.62kg
B2.14kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Predecessor
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.
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Markets
Colours
Space Black, Silver3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
2 of 6 differ
Dimensions
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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
Not available
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Display
4 of 25 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
253.9ppi
254ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Not available
Touchscreen
Stylus
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3024 | 1964 | 120 | Yes |
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3456 | 2234 | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Second display
Not available
Not available
Processor
2 of 14 differ
Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Super | 6 | Super |
| Performance | 12 | Performance |
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Super | 6 | Super |
| Performance | 12 | Performance |
CPU cores
18
18
Cores labelled performance
12
12
Cores labelled efficiency
0
0
Max boost clock
Not available
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
Not available
Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Graphics
1 of 9 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
Not available
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Not available
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 M5 Pro 20-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Memory
4 of 9 differ
Installed RAM
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.
RAM speed
Not available
Memory channels
Not available
Not available
RAM upgrade
Not available
Memory slots
Not available
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
2 of 7 differ
Installed storage
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Not available
Free storage slots
Not available
Not available
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
Not available
Ports
0 of 7 differ
Ports
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 (M5 Pro, 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 |
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact Apple Charging and Expansion establishes three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connectors, charging, DisplayPort and physical counts. Standard symmetric 80 Gbps is separately sourced from Intel. Apple up-to-120 Gbps wording includes asymmetric display Bandwidth Boost and is not stored as symmetric rate. Other connector sides remain attributed to the original tour manual.17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact laptop sheet explicitly identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel standard publishes 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is the named protocol symmetric link rate, not a measured file-transfer result. Requires compatible device/cable. Does not imply maximum charging input or internal SSD speed.
USB-C ports
3
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Card reader
Yes
Yes
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
Not available
Wireless
1 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
0 of 8 differ
Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Not available
Not available
Key travel
Not available
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
0 of 7 differ
Webcam
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
IR face login
Not available
Not available
Webcam privacy
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | 20 |
| Web browsing | 13 |
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video streaming | 24 |
| Web browsing | 17 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Cooling
0 of 4 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)
| Name |
|---|
| Low Power Mode |
| Automatic |
| High Power Mode |
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Name |
|---|
| Low Power Mode |
| Automatic |
| High Power Mode |
Security
0 of 4 differ
Fingerprint
TPM
Not available
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
None of 12 known
Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
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PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
None of 8 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available
Not available
Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
None of 10 known
Battery runtime per test
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
Not available
Video runtime
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Not available
Certifications
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Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Other certifications
Not available
In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the 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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
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