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Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max vs Category Average

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max leads Category Average overall by 73 points (73 vs 0 out of 100).
  • Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max stands out on Memory capacity: 128 GB, Storage capacity: 8,192 GB, Display resolution: 3024 × 1964 px.
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max leads overall
Why it stands out
  • Memory capacity: 128 GB
  • Storage capacity: 8,192 GB
  • Display resolution: 3024 × 1964 px

Battery capacity

Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life

Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max72.4 Wh
Category Average67.3 Wh

Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

1.62 kg1.5 kg
Apple MacBook Pro M5 MaxCategory Average

Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max is 0.12 kg (8%) heavier than Category Average.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Processor

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Processor model
Apple M5 Max
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Integrated graphics model
Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU

Discrete Graphics

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Discrete graphics model
N/A
N/A

Memory

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Memory capacity
128 GB
31 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Storage capacity
8,192 GB
992 GB
Socket type
N/A
PCIe version
N/A
4
Storage upgradeable
N/A
Yes

Display

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Size
14.2 in
14.5 in
Display resolution
3024 × 1964 px
2666 × 1681 px
Aspect ratio
N/A
16:10
Refresh rate
120 Hz
106 Hz
Response time
N/A
14.1 ms
Display type
Brightness
1,600 nits
598 nits
Has pen support
N/A
No
Has touch support
No
No
Screen-to-body ratio
—82%

Sound

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Number of speakers
6
4
Power
N/A
46 W
Has Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Number of microphones
3
3

Webcam

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Webcam resolution
1920 × 1080 px
2607 × 1588 px

Battery

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Battery capacity
72.4 Wh
67.3 Wh
Maximum charge power
N/A
101 W

Connectivity

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Wi-Fi technology
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth 6

Ports

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
USB Type A
0
1
USB Type C
3
2
Thunderbolt technology
Has an HDMI port
Yes
Yes
Has a card reader
Yes
No
Has a headphone jack
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Color
N/A
Dimensions
31.26 × 1.55 × 22.12 cm
22.7 × 32.78 × 1.47 cm
Weight
1.62 kg
1.5 kg

Security

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
Has a fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes
Has infrared face recognition support
N/A
Yes

Performance

Feature
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Category Average
PassMark CPU Mark
N/A
26,504
Active cooling
N/A
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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