Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) leads HP OmniBook Ultra 16 overall by 18 points (71 vs 53 out of 100).
  • Key differences: brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) is 1,100 nits brighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) has 3456 × 2234 vs 2880 × 1800 px; display type, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR; processor model, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X; USB type C, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) has 3 vs 2.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) leads overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) · 75 overall, #16 of 94
71
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 · 64 overall, #54 of 94
53
Key differences
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) 1,100 nits brighter
  • Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) 3456 × 2234 vs 2880 × 1800 px
  • Display typeHP OmniBook Ultra 16 OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR
  • Processor modelApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
  • USB Type CApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) 3 vs 2

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins 8 of 14 categories · OmniBook Ultra 16 wins 2

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)OmniBook Ultra 16Lead
Display
+13
Performance
+50
Battery
Tie
Memory
+27
Design & Weight
Tie
Processor
+43
Storage
+76
Integrated Graphics
+60
Ports
+6
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
+100
Security
+44
Sound
+45
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

2.15 kg2.22 kg
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)OmniBook Ultra 16

OmniBook Ultra 16 is 0.07 kg (3%) heavier than MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max).

Value for Money

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

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)

Amazon

OmniBook Ultra 16

Amazon

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)

  • 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.

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

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

Detailed Specifications

Processor

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

Integrated Graphics

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

Memory

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

Storage

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

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Size
16.2 in
16 in
Display resolution
3456 × 2234 px
2880 × 1800 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
Brightness
1,600 nits220% more
500 nits

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Battery capacity
99.6 Wh
99 Wh

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
USB Type C
3
2

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Dimensions
35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68 cm
35.58 × 25.65 × 1.57 cm
Weight
2.15 kg3% less
2.22 kg

Performance

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
OmniBook Ultra 16
PassMark CPU Mark
57,655
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
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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