Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max 18CPU 40GPU RAM unspecified, 2026)

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WeightMethod2.15 kgLab measured

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Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Assassin's Creed Shadows FHD Ultra High42 fpsLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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85Score

Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max 18CPU 40GPU RAM unspecified, 2026): why mobility versus raw speed is the whole story for the mobile desk

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max 18CPU 40GPU RAM unspecified, 2026) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (29256 points)
+ Clear gaming index (100 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- Price pressure can make rivals more attractive
- The device does not need to win everything, but it has to hold the important fields together.

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Specifications

Configurations

M5 Max 18CPU 40GPU RAM unspecified

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 16-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
CPU: Apple M5 Max
GPU: Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU
Depth: 248.1 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 355.7 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6
CPU cores: 18
Gpu Cores: 40
Height: 16.8 mm
Weight: 2.15 kg
Battery: 100 Wh
Model year: 2026
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M5 Max 18CPU 40GPU RAM unspecified
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 16.2 in
Display size: 16.2 in
Power adapter: 140 W
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3456x2234
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 614
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

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Measurements by group

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Battery1 measurements+

Battery CapacityMethod100 WhLab measured

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Build / Portability1 measurements+

WeightMethod2.15 kgLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Gaming11 measurements+

Assassin's Creed Shadows FHD Ultra High42 fpsLab measured

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Assassin's Creed Shadows QHD Ultra High37 fpsLab measured

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Baldur's Gate 3 FHD Ultra AA T134.6 fpsLab measured

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Baldur's Gate 3 QHD Ultra96.4 fpsLab measured

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Baldur's Gate 3 QHD Ultra AA T96.4 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra102.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra FSR Off102.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 QHD Ultra64.3 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 QHD Ultra FSR Off64.3 fpsLab measured

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Steel Nomad4392 pointsLab measured

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Steel Nomad Light17853 pointsLab measured

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Performance7 measurements+

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeMethod43222 pointsLab measured

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Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi-CoreMethod2437 pointsLab measured

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Cinebench 2024 GPUMethod22272 pointsLab measured

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Cinebench 2026 CPU Multi-CoreMethod9270 pointsLab measured

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Cinebench 2026 CPU Single-CoreMethod736 pointsLab measured

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CPU Multi-CoreMethod29256 pointsLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod196556 pointsLab measured

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power3 measurements+

Cinebench 2024 Multi EfficiencyMethod20.7 points_per_wattLab measured

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Cinebench 2024 Multi PowerMethod117.5 WLab measured

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Power AdapterMethod140 WLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod100 scoreLab measured

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