MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 Max 1TB / 36GB

AED 10,499

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (MateBook X Pro Series) 2TB / 64GB

AED 7,999

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MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 Max 1TB/36GB dominates with its 40-core GPU and 128GB RAM, outperforming Huawei’s Intel Arc 8-core iGPU and 32GB LPDDR5x-6400 in sustained creative workloads. Professionals editing 8K video or running virtual machines with 128GB RAM and 1TB SSD should choose the MacBook Pro, as its 72.4Wh battery delivers 18+ hours of real-world use and its fanless thermal design ensures silent operation under load. Professionals needing 2TB storage for large media libraries and lighter tasks like coding or office work should pick the Huawei MateBook X Pro, as its 980g weight and 70Wh battery offer 14 hours of mobility with Windows 11 compatibility. In UAE at AED 10499 vs AED 7999, the Huawei wins on value because it offers double the storage for AED 2500 less; in India at ₹259900 vs ₹189990, the Huawei wins on value because it delivers 2TB storage and 32GB RAM for ₹70k less despite lower GPU and RAM bandwidth.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)

MateBook X Pro (2024)

Processor

Apple M5 Max 18c/18t, 6 x 4.6 GHz Apple M5 S-Core, 12 x 4.4 GHz Apple M5 P-Core, 75 W PL2 / Short Burst, 52 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, 72 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, Core: 2350 MHz, 31.0.101.5445

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.5 x 310 x 223 ( = 0.53 x 12.2 x 8.78 in)

RAM

128 GB , LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

32 GB , LPDDR5x-6400, dual-channel, onboard

Storage

1024

2048

Battery

72.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

70 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt 5, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Apple N1 160MHz Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

1.613 kg ( = 56.9 oz / 3.56 pounds), Power Supply: 375 g ( = 13.23 oz / 0.83 pounds)

980 g ( = 34.57 oz / 2.16 pounds), Power Supply: 236 g ( = 8.32 oz / 0.52 pounds)

Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Max)	MateBook X Pro (2024)	Difference
UAE	AED 10,499	AED 7,999	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves AED 2,500
India	₹ 2,59,900	₹ 1,89,990	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves ₹ 69,910

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