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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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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.

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Lab metrics per unit

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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

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

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

Battery

Apple +0.1

Apple9.5

Apple9.4

Display

Apple9.4

Keyboard

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.

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