MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

5 of 6 specs differ across these 2.

SpecMacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max)SCAN-LN169202from $5,534MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)SCAN-LN169207from $4,049
Chip & memory
ChipApple M5 MaxApple M5 Pro
CPU cores1818
Unified memory36 GBBest24 GB
Storage
Storage2 TBBest1 TB
Display
Screen size14"16"
Software & options
FinishBlackSilver

Questions

What is the difference between the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) and the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)?

5 of the 6 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) from $4,049 — $1,485 less than the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max). Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.