Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) overall by 5 points (61 vs 56 out of 100).
  • Key differences: brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 400 nits brighter; display type, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 0.2 kg lighter; processor model, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max vs Apple M2 Pro; integrated graphics model, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max GPU vs Apple M2 Pro GPU.
  • Best value: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) (from $1,999) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) leads overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
61
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
56
Key differences
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 400 nits brighter
  • Display typeApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR
  • WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 0.2 kg lighter
  • Processor modelApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max vs Apple M2 Pro
  • Integrated graphics modelApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max GPU vs Apple M2 Pro GPU

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 9 of 14 categories · MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) wins 1

CategoryMacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)Lead
Display
+9
Performance
+80
Battery
Tie
Memory
+40
Design & Weight
+10
Processor
+22
Storage
+59
Integrated Graphics
+15
Ports
+7
Connectivity
+15
Webcam
Tie
Security
+28
Sound
Tie
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

1.4 kg1.6 kg
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) is 0.2 kg (14%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)

Amazon

MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

Amazon

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
  • Storage isn't user-upgradeable.
  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Integrated graphics model

Memory

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Memory capacity
36 GB125% more
16 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Storage capacity
2 TB300% more
512 GB

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Size
14.2 in
14.2 in
Display resolution
3024 × 1986 px
3024 × 1964 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
Brightness
2,000 nits25% more
1,600 nits

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Battery capacity
72.6 Wh4% more
70 Wh

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
USB Type C
3
3

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
Dimensions
31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm
22.12 × 31.26 × 1.55 cm
Weight
1.4 kg13% less
1.6 kg

Performance

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
PassMark CPU Mark
N/A
21,970
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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