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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is a 16.2-inch creator laptop with the Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) and integrated Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU. It has 36 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD and it weighs 2.15 kg.

In short

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is a laptop from Apple. From ₹5,39,900 in India. Its Comparezi Score is 73.1 out of 100, ranked #3 of 151 laptops. Key specifications: processor Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU), graphics Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU, RAM 36 GB. Among laptops here it fits best for long battery and photo, video and design and study, office and browsing and good screen and coding and multitasking.

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#3 of 151

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Processor
Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Graphics
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
RAM
36 GB
Display size
16.2"
Battery
100 Wh

Variant: 36GB unified memory, 2TB SSD

Where to buy

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Prices checked 3 weeks ago.

Comparezi Score

How the 73.1 was computed

Methodology v2 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
Battery 100 Wh
highest
18.8
Storage 2 TB
highest
12.5
Peak brightness 1,000 nits
highest
12.5
Weight 2.15 kg
52%
9.7
RAM 36 GB
50%
9.4
CPU cores 18
70%
8.8
Refresh rate 120 Hz
25%
1.6
NPU (AI) performance (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0
Graphics memory (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Laptops (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long battery · What matters most? (pick any) #1 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Photo, video and design · What will you mainly use it for? #3 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Study, office and browsing · What will you mainly use it for? #5 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Good screen · What matters most? (pick any) #2 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Coding and multitasking · What will you mainly use it for? #7 of 170 laptops for this

Full specifications

Overview

Laptop type Creator
Operating system macOS
OS edition macOS

Performance

Processor Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Processor brand Apple
CPU cores 18
Graphics Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
Dedicated graphics No

Memory and storage

RAM 36 GB
RAM type Unified memory
Storage 2 TB
Storage type SSD

Display

Display size 16.2"
Resolution 3456 x 2234
Display panel Liquid Retina XDR
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Peak brightness 1,000 nits

Battery and build

Battery 100 Wh
Charger 140 W
Weight 2.15 kg
Thickness 16.8 mm
Backlit keyboard Yes
Colours Space Black, Silver

Connectivity and warranty

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ports MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack

About the MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is a 16.2-inch creator laptop with the Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) and integrated Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU. It has 36 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD and it weighs 2.15 kg. It is one of 11 Apple laptops and 170 laptops compared on Comparezi.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) at a glance

  • Processor: Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
  • Graphics: Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
  • RAM: 36 GB Unified memory
  • Storage: 2 TB SSD
  • Display: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display at 3456 x 2234, 120 Hz
  • Battery: 100 Wh
  • Weight: 2.15 kg
  • Operating system: macOS

Performance

It runs on the Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) with 18 cores. Graphics are integrated: Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU. That is enough for office work, browsing and video, not for demanding games.

Memory and storage

RAM: 36 GB Unified memory. Storage: 2 TB SSD.

Display

The screen is a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display at 3456 x 2234, 120 Hz. Stated brightness: 1,000 nits.

Battery and build

Battery: 100 Wh, with a 140 W charger. Battery life depends on brightness and workload, so compare capacities rather than claimed hours. It weighs 2.15 kg and is 16.8 mm thick. The keyboard is backlit. Colours: Space Black, Silver.

Software, ports and warranty

It ships with macOS. Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Ports: MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) compares

Of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi with a stated weight, 11 are lighter and 1 is level with it. Of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi with a stated battery capacity, none has a bigger battery and 2 are level with it. Of the 15 creator laptops on Comparezi with a stated screen brightness, none has a brighter screen and 6 are level with it.

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Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. Prices on this page come from dated store checks, not from this text. See how Comparezi checks data.

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Questions

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) FAQs

Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) (18 cores).

It has integrated graphics (Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU), which run light and older games, not demanding new ones.

36 GB Unified memory in the base configuration.

100 Wh, charged with a 140 W adapter.

2.15 kg, as stated by Apple.

16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display at 3456 x 2234, 120 Hz, 1,000 nits.

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