Apple/Laptops

MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5 Max Chip, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, Standard display, 36GB memory, 2TB storage

Name: MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5 Max Chip, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, Standard display, 36GB memory, 2TB storage
Brand: Apple

US · MGDQ4LL/A

Exact configurationMGDQ4LL/A

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Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Approved part numbers: MGDQ4LL/A, MGDU4LL/A

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Graphics	Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	36 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Total storage	2 TB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	14.2 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Resolution	3024x1964 px Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Refresh rate	120 Hz Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	72.4 Wh Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Connectivity▾

Ports

SDXC card slot · HDMI port · 3.5 mm headphone jack · MagSafe 3 port · M5 · Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: · Charging · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) · M5 Pro and M5 Max · Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: · Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s)

Source & observation

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Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00

Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Wireless & networking

Unpublished

Source & observation

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Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00

Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Build & Physical▾

Weight	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	macOS (version unspecified) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Included bundle	Unpublished

Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾

Motherboard model	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification
Total RAM slots	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:06:16.074554+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

4 results from other configurations · 1 written review · 1 video

Cinebench 2024 multi core2,073 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-03-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, display_finish, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Multi Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max

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Cinebench 2024 single core200 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using one processor core.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-03-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, display_finish, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Single Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max

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Geekbench 6.7 multi core29,415 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2026-03-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: gpu, storage_gb, display_finish, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max

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Results marked “Other configuration” use a different device or configuration. This configuration may perform differently.

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

4 results from other configurations1 written review 1 video

Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Higher is better

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 7 reviewed Macs.

Middle of these 7: 18,054 points

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · 48 GB ↗30,057 points
Reviewed configuration: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · 128 GB ↗29,415 points
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) · 64 GB ↗28,436 points
Mac mini (M6) · 24 GB ↗21,302 points
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗18,054 points
MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · 16 GB ↗17,072 points
MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗16,995 points
MacBook Neo (2026) · 8 GB ↗9,140 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	2,073 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-11
Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	200 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-11
Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better	29,415 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-11
Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better	4,322 pointsOther configuration	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi	Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-11

Read the reviews

Notebookcheck ↗2026-03-11MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 128 GB RAM · 8000 GB storage · nano-texture glass · Wi-Fi

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NotebookcheckReviews · 2026-04-24

The fastest laptops on the planet?! - All new 2026 MacBooks tested!

Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.

By the team behind the Notebookcheck written reviews.Watch on YouTube ↗

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Configuration matching & limitations

CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.

Notebookcheck: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.

Notebookcheck: Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.

gaming pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: Not measured
display: Not measured
build: Not measured

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

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Full Specifications

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

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