Head to head · 2 laptops

MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display

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Comparing 2 laptops
The short verdict

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MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)
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MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display
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Choose the MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) if
  • Studio and home-desk creative pros
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Choose the MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display if
  • More RAM for multitasking (64 vs 18 GB)
  • Lighter in the hand (1,820 vs 2,140 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theMacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)0 wins
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Why pick theMacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display2 wins
+256%More RAM for multitasking64 vs 18 GB
−320 gLighter in the hand1,820 vs 2,140 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display3 differences
Screen size
16.2"
16.3"
Panel type
Liquid Retina XDR display
16.3-inch PROLED XDR tandem OLED
Resolution
3456 x 2234
3472 x 2266 at 254 ppi
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple M3 Pro
M5 Pro (18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s)
Memory2 differences
RAM
18 GB
64 GB
Storage
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
M5 Pro: 1TB · 2TB or 4TB SSD · M5 Max: 2TB
Battery1 difference
Capacity
Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web
100Wh Li-polymer · M5 Pro up to 24 h video streaming / 17 h web · M5 Max up to 22 h video / 16 h web
Body1 difference
Weight
2140 g
1820 g
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