16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max vs 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max
Compare specifications, current prices and availability. Choose up to four products from the same family.
Add up to 2 more items to compare
HP Envy x360 15t-fe000, Core i7-1355U + RTX 3050 4GBKSh 175,000.00
HP OmniBook Ultra 14t-fh000, Core Ultra Ultra 7 256VKSh 185,000.00
HP Spectre x360 14t-eu000, Core Ultra 7 155HKSh 195,000 – KSh 225,000
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420HKSh 75,000
Quick comparison
At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max |  16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Processor | Apple M5 Max | Apple M3 Max |
| GPU | 32-core or 40-core GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores |
| RAM | 36GB / 48GB / 64GB / 128GB | 36GB / 48GB |
| Storage | 2TB / 4TB / 8TB | 1TB |
No differences in these highlights for the visible products.
Full specifications
2 of 4 products
No specification differences for the visible products. Turn off “Show differences only” to see all published specifications.
General
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Max, 2023) |
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Space Black, Silver |
Design
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build Materials | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum enclosure |
| Dimensions | — | 35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68 cm |
| Weight | — | 2.16 kg |
Display
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3456 × 2234 | 3456 × 2234 |
| Refresh Rate | ProMotion up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz ProMotion |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR |
| Display Features | — | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR |
Performance
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max | Apple M3 Max |
| CPU | 18-core CPU (6 super cores and 12 performance cores) | 14-core or 16-core CPU (configuration dependent) |
| GPU | 32-core or 40-core GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 36GB / 48GB / 64GB / 128GB | 36GB / 48GB |
| Storage | 2TB / 4TB / 8TB | 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 100Wh lithium-polymer | 100Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours video playback Ports: Three Thunderbolt 4 | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable |
| Power Adapter | — | 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS Tahoe | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | three-mic array Build: Aluminum unibody | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support |
| Webcam | — | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
Ports
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 4 | Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI port |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card reader | SDXC card slot |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| USB-C | — | 3 × USB-C ports |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
Additional Features
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID and Secure Enclave | Touch ID |
| Special Features | Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support |
| Cooling | — | Active cooling system |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable | — |