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MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB — M5 Pro · 128GB
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB

M5 Pro · 128GB

95
/ 100
From $3,399
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD wins by 1
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD — M4 Max · 16GB · 2024 · 512GB SSD
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD

M4 Max · 16GB · 2024 · 512GB SSD

96
/ 100
From $3,199
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB lands at 95 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB if…

  • M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
  • Larger unified memory ceiling
  • Improved ray-tracing iGPU

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD if…

  • Current-gen silicon
  • Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • Manufacturer warranty
MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB 95
vs
96 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB
95
cpu 95
gpu 93
display 92
battery 96
portability 90
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD
96
cpu 96
gpu 91
display 86
battery 86
portability 79

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD
Chip
M5 Pro
RAM
128GB
16GB
Release year
2025
2024
OS
macOS 16
CPU
M4 Max
Storage
512GB SSD

MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB

Pros
  • +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
  • +Larger unified memory ceiling
  • +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
  • macOS-only
  • Memory non-upgradable
  • High-end configs expensive

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • Battery varies by config
  • Some SKUs heavy
  • RAM often soldered

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB worth the price? +

At $3,399, MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD worth the price? +

At $3,199, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro · 128GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 512GB SSD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.