47 people are comparing MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch · MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max right now
ISSUE № 219 · MAY 13, 2026
NEW · 75 films added with full TMDB metadata PLAY · 51 browser games — chess, 2048, snake, more BEST · Hand-picked AI tools updated weekly COMPARE · Phones, laptops, headphones — side by side SWAP · 600+ apps with free open-source alternatives NEW · 75 films added with full TMDB metadata PLAY · 51 browser games — chess, 2048, snake, more BEST · Hand-picked AI tools updated weekly COMPARE · Phones, laptops, headphones — side by side SWAP · 600+ apps with free open-source alternatives
Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

Compare
anything.

A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284
Devices benchmarked
38
Lab metrics per unit
94%
Reader trust score
0
Affiliate sponsorships
Side-by-side index Live catalogue Catalogue live
VS

The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine

9.5/10
From
$2,499
Apple · 2024 Worth a look
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

The Pro Machine

9.5/10
From
$3,499

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Laptop reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Performance

Apple9.6
Apple9.6

Battery

Apple +0.1
Apple9.5
Apple9.4

Display

Apple9.4
Apple9.4

Keyboard

Apple9.4
Apple9.4

Build

Apple +0.1
Apple9.7
Apple9.6

Value

Apple +0.2
Apple8.8
Apple8.6

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

PERFORMANCE BATTERY DISPLAY KEYBOARD BUILD VALUE
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Score gap
+0.0%
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch — composite lab score difference.
Battery
100Wh, up to 24 hours video playback vs 100Wh · 22hr video playback
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch / MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Display
16.2in Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234, 120Hz ProMotion vs
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch / MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Weight
2.14 kg (4.72 lbs) vs 2.14 kg
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch / MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display
Display16.2in Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234, 120Hz ProMotion
Display
Size
Size16.2 inches
Resolution
Resolution3456 x 2234 (254 ppi)
Technology
TechnologyLiquid Retina XDR · ProMotion
Performance
ProcessorApple M5 Pro (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU)
Processor
RAM24GB / 48GB Unified Memory
RAM
Chip
ChipApple M4 Max (3nm)
CPU
CPU16-core (12P + 4E)
GPU
GPU40-core
Memory
Memory36GB / 48GB / 64GB / 128GB
Camera
Webcam12MP Center Stage Ultra Wide
Webcam
Battery & Charging
Battery100Wh, up to 24 hours video playback
Battery100Wh · 22hr video playback
Charging140W MagSafe 3, USB-C PD supported
Charging140W USB-C · MagSafe 3
Body & Build
Weight2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)
Weight2.14 kg
Dimensions355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm
Dimensions
Connectivity
Ports3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SD Card, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
Ports3x Thunderbolt 5 · HDMI · SD · MagSafe
WirelessWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Wireless
General
OSmacOS Sequoia 16
OS
KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID, backlit
Keyboard

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch

What you'll love

Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine

  • M5 Pro chip delivers unprecedented performance, Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, All-day and beyond battery life, Premium all-aluminum unibody design

Watch out for

  • Premium price tag limits accessibility, Limited port selection without hub, Runs warm under sustained workloads
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max

What you'll love

The Pro Machine

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch takes the overall win at 9.5/10. MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch: Unleash pro power in the ultimate 16-inch machine. MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max: The Pro Machine.

See MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch review See MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
MacBook Pro M5 Pro 16-inch9.5
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max9.5
Margin0.0
ConfidenceClose call

Also worth a look.

Comparisons people who landed here also ran in the last 30 days.

Pixel 8 Pro · S24 Ultra
PHONES
8.8 vs 9.4 Compare
MacBook Air M3 · XPS 13
LAPTOPS
9.3 vs 8.1 Compare
AirPods Pro 2 · Sony WF-1000XM5
EARBUDS
9.0 vs 9.2 Compare
Press V for verdict-only view ×
Share this comparison