Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro/Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro/Max)
Apple M5 Max against Apple M3 Max, both 2.14 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro/Max) | MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro/Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹2,99,900 | ₹2,49,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M5 Pro 18-core, 24 GB, 1 TB | M3 Pro 12-core, 18 GB, 512 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $2,699 | $2,499 |
| Base Configuration | M5 Pro 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹2,99,900 US: $2,699 | M3 Pro 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB, 512GB India: ₹2,49,900 US: $2,499 |
| Configuration 2 | M5 Pro 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB, 1TB India: ₹3,39,900 US: $3,099 | M3 Pro 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB, 512GB India: ₹2,89,900 US: $2,899 |
| Configuration 3 | M5 Max 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB, 2TB India: ₹4,29,900 US: $3,899 | M3 Max 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB, 1TB India: ₹3,49,900 US: $3,499 |
| Configuration 4 | M5 Max 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB, 2TB India: ₹4,99,900 US: $4,399 | M3 Max 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB, 1TB India: ₹3,99,900 US: $3,999 |
| Announced | March 2026 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sonoma) |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,6 / Mac17,8 | Mac15,7 / Mac15,9 / Mac15,11 |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.14 kg (M5 Pro) / 2.15 kg (M5 Max) | 2.14 kg (M3 Pro) / 2.16 kg (M3 Max) |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Space Black, Silver | Space Black, Silver |
Display | ||
| Size | 16.2-inch | 16.2-inch |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 (254 ppi) | 3456 x 2234 (254 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Anti-Glare | Nano-texture optional | Glossy only (no nano-texture option) |
| HDR | Yes, 1,600 nits peak | Yes, 1,600 nits peak |
| Refresh Rate | ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz | ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits SDR (outdoor), 1,600 nits peak HDR | 600 nits SDR, 1,000 nits sustained and 1,600 nits peak HDR |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | M5 Pro 18-core CPU / 20-core GPU, M5 Max 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, M5 Max 18-core CPU / 40-core GPU | M3 Pro 12-core CPU / 18-core GPU, M3 Max 14-core CPU / 30-core GPU, M3 Max 16-core CPU / 40-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU (6 super cores + 12P), 40-core GPU, 614 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M3 Max, 16-core CPU (12P + 4E), 40-core GPU, 400 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple GPU, 20 to 40 cores, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple GPU, 18 to 40 cores, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM Options | 24/48/64 GB (Pro), 36/48/64/128 GB (Max) | 18/36 GB (Pro), 36/48/64/96/128 GB (Max) |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Max RAM | 128 GB (M5 Max) | 128 GB (M3 Max) |
| Storage Options | 1 to 4 TB (Pro), 2 to 8 TB (Max) | 512 GB to 4 TB (Pro), 1 to 8 TB (Max) |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Max Storage | 8 TB (M5 Max) | 8 TB (M3 Max) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours (video, M5 Pro) | Up to 22 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | 24 hours (M5 Pro), 22 hours (M5 Max) | Up to 22 hours (Apple TV app) |
| Battery Life (Web) | 17 hours (M5 Pro), 16 hours (M5 Max) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 140W USB-C (fast charge capable) | 140W USB-C (fast charge capable) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| HDMI | HDMI, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz | HDMI, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz |
| SD Card Slot | SDXC card slot | SDXC card slot |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | Up to 3 (M5 Pro) or 4 (M5 Max), up to 8K at 60Hz | Up to 2 (M3 Pro) or 4 (M3 Max), up to 8K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 1080p |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array (studio-quality) | 3-mic array (studio-quality) |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Thunderbolt 5, up to three external displays (M5 Pro) or four (M5 Max), Thread, nano-texture display option | Up to four external displays (M3 Max), hardware ray tracing, Space Black finish |