MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
M5 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) lands at 98 and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) if…
- ✓~18% perf-per-watt uplift over M4 Max
- ✓570 GB/s memory bandwidth
- ✓New Wi-Fi 7 + TB5
Pick MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) if…
- ✓Outstanding battery under load
- ✓XDR mini-LED display
- ✓Silent sustained performance
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
- +~18% perf-per-watt uplift over M4 Max
- +570 GB/s memory bandwidth
- +New Wi-Fi 7 + TB5
- −Premium pricing unchanged
- −Limited gaming library
- −Ports unchanged
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
- +Outstanding battery under load
- +XDR mini-LED display
- +Silent sustained performance
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited gaming library
- −Ports starboard-heavy
FAQ: MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Which is better, MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) 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.