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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max

  • 2,150 g.
  • 16.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 Max processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 100 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 560,000In Stock
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max

  • 1,620 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 Max processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 36 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 535,000In Stock
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 MaxKSh 392,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 MaxKSh 475,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 MaxKSh 415,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GBKSh 505,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 ProKSh 415,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 570,000
HP Omen Max 16, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 575,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch if you want a larger 100 Wh battery, a larger 16.2-inch screen and a higher 3456 × 2234 screen resolution. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want a lighter build (1.62 kg) and a slimmer 15.5 mm body.

Weight

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
2.15 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
1.62 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
16.2 inch screen
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
32 or 40-core GPU (36GB: 32-core; 48GB: 40-core) graphics
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
32-core GPU graphics

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
100 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
72.4 Wh of stored energy

Memory

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
Up to 48 GB RAM
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
36 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

  • Larger battery: 100 Wh (vs 72.4 Wh).
  • Larger 16.2-inch screen (vs 14.2-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 3456 × 2234 (vs 3024 × 1964).
  • 32 or 40-core GPU (36GB: 32-core; 48GB: 40-core) graphics.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Lighter: 1.62 kg (vs 2.15 kg).
  • Slimmer: 15.5 mm thick (vs 16.8 mm).

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PriorityApple MacBook Pro 16-inchApple MacBook Pro 14-inch
PerformanceApple M5 Max processor, 32 or 40-core GPU graphicsApple M5 Max processor, 32-core GPU graphics
MemoryUp to 48 GB RAM36 GB RAM
Storage2 TB storage2 TB storage
Display16.2-inch display, 120 Hz14.2-inch display, 120 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 22 hours per chargeUp to 20 hours per charge
Weight2.15 kg1.62 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
BrandAppleApple
Model16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max
Announced20262026
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSilver, Black (Space Black finish)Silver, Black (Space Black finish)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Dimensions355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm
Weight2.15 kg1.62 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum unibodyAluminum unibody

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Display Size16.2 inches14.2 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDRLiquid Retina XDR
Resolution3456 × 22343024 × 1964
Refresh RateProMotion up to 120HzProMotion up to 120Hz
BrightnessHDR: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak; SDR: up to 1000 nits outdoorsHDR: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak; SDR: up to 1000 nits outdoors
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120 Hz1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120 Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
ProcessorApple M5 MaxApple M5 Max
CPU18-core CPU18-core CPU
GPU32 or 40-core GPU (36GB: 32-core; 48GB: 40-core)32-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared unified memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryUnified memory
Storage TypeSSDSSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
RAM36GB or 48GB unified memory36GB unified memory
Storage2TB SSD2TB SSD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Battery100Wh lithium-polymer72.4Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeUp to 22 hours video streamingUp to 20 hours video streaming
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C chargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power AdapterUSB-C Power Delivery: minimum 140 W; fast charging with 140 W or higherUSB-C Power Delivery: minimum 70 W; fast charging with 96 W or higher

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Operating SystemmacOS TahoemacOS Tahoe

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 6
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
SpeakersSix-speaker system with Spatial AudioSix-speaker system with Spatial Audio
MicrophonesStudio-quality three-microphone arrayStudio-quality three-microphone array
Audio FeaturesSpatial AudioSpatial Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch IDMagic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderTouch IDTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
USB-ANoNo
USB-CThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) portsThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports
Thunderbolt / USB4Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)
HDMIHDMIHDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderSDXC card readerSDXC card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack3.5mm headphone jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3MagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
SecurityTouch ID and Secure EnclaveTouch ID and Secure Enclave
Special FeaturesApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engineApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max
Laptop16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run macOS Tahoe.
  • Both offer 2 TB of storage.

In summary

MacBook Pro 14-inch is the lighter option to carry; MacBook Pro 16-inch trades extra weight for a larger battery and a sharper screen.

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