Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16

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.
  • HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • 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 HP OmniBook Ultra 16 overall by 11 points (67 vs 56 out of 100).
  • Key differences: brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 1,500 nits brighter; battery capacity, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has 99 vs 72.6 Wh; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 0.82 kg lighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3024 × 1986 vs 2880 × 1800 px; processor model, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X.
  • Best value: HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (from $3,199) — 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
67
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 · 64 overall, #54 of 94
56
Key differences
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 1,500 nits brighter
  • Battery capacityHP OmniBook Ultra 16 99 vs 72.6 Wh
  • WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 0.82 kg lighter
  • Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 3024 × 1986 vs 2880 × 1800 px
  • Processor modelApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 8 of 14 categories · OmniBook Ultra 16 wins 3

CategoryMacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)OmniBook Ultra 16Lead
Display
+13
Performance
+30
Battery
+28
Memory
+36
Design & Weight
+36
Processor
+43
Storage
+100
Integrated Graphics
+60
Ports
+6
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
+100
Security
Tie
Sound
+45
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

1.4 kg2.22 kg
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)OmniBook Ultra 16

OmniBook Ultra 16 is 0.82 kg (59%) 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

OmniBook Ultra 16

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.

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Integrated graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Memory capacity
36 GB
N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Storage capacity
2 TB
N/A

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Size
14.2 in
16 in13% more
Display resolution
3024 × 1986 px
2880 × 1800 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
Brightness
2,000 nits300% more
500 nits

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Battery capacity
72.6 Wh
99 Wh36% more

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
USB Type C
3
2
Thunderbolt technology
N/A

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Dimensions
31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm
35.58 × 25.65 × 1.57 cm
Weight
1.4 kg37% less
2.22 kg

Performance

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
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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