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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)

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Quick verdict

  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) is better for photo, video and design.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) leads on memory and storage.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) leads on battery and build.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) offers better overall value (1.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) has the higher Comparezi Score (77.1).
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) is the cheaper option at ₹3,59,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Memory and storage MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)
Battery and build MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)
Value MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)

Specifications side by side

Spec
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)
Overview
Type
Creator
Creator
Operating system
macOS
macOS
OS edition
macOS
macOS
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)
Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)
Processor brand
Apple
Apple
CPU cores
18
18
Graphics
Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU
Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
48 GB (better)
24 GB
RAM type
Unified memory
Unified memory
Storage
2 TB (better)
1 TB
Storage type
SSD
SSD
Memory options
—
24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD; 48GB unified memory, 1TB SSD
Display
Display size
16.2"
16.2"
Resolution
3456 x 2234
3456 x 2234
Display panel
Liquid Retina XDR
Liquid Retina XDR
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,000 nits
1,000 nits
Battery and build
Battery
100 Wh
100 Wh
Charger
140 W
140 W
Weight
2.15 kg
2.14 kg (better)
Thickness
16.8 mm
16.8 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Space Black, Silver
Space Black, Silver
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ports
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)

₹6,19,900

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)

₹3,59,900

Pros and cons

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (77.1).

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹3,59,900 and gives the most score per rupee .

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