Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You carry it around every day.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro or M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro or M5 Max)
It's a trade-off: the MacBook Pro 14 is lighter, while the MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen.
It's a trade-off: the MacBook Pro 14 is lighter, while the MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen.
It's a trade-off: the MacBook Pro 14 is lighter, while the MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen.
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| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | |
| Memory | 24 GB | |
| Storage | 1 TB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
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Display
MacBook Pro 16 wins
Its screen is sharper.
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
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Portability
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the MacBook Pro 16 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
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Display
MacBook Pro 16 wins
Its screen is sharper.
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
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Portability
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the MacBook Pro 16 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
MacBook Pro 16 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the MacBook Pro 16 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | Apple M5 Pro |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Graphics | 16-core GPU (Apple M5 Pro) | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3456 x 2234) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | P3 wide color gamut | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 22 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charger | 70 W | 140 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source | Fast-charge capable with 140W or higher USB PD power source |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack, SDXC card slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 3 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 wireless networking chip | Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage, 1080p HD video recording | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | Apple M5 Pro |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Graphics | 16-core GPU (Apple M5 Pro) | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3456 x 2234) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | P3 wide color gamut | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 22 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charger | 70 W | 140 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source | Fast-charge capable with 140W or higher USB PD power source |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack, SDXC card slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 3 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 wireless networking chip | Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage, 1080p HD video recording | 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | Apple M5 Max |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 3nm |
| Graphics | 16-core GPU (Apple M5 Pro) | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB | 36 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 16 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3456 x 2234) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | P3 wide color gamut | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 22 hours | Up to 22 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charger | 70 W | 140 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source | Fast-charge capable with 140W or higher USB PD power source |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) | 2.15 kg (4.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Silver |
| Colors available | Space Black | Silver |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3, 1x SDXC card slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 4 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 wireless networking chip | Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage, 1080p HD video recording | 12MP Center Stage camera, 1080p HD video |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |