Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at $1,399 versus $1,999, a difference of about $600. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) is praised for gorgeous 3k2k oled touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- →2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- 2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
- Good 66 Wh battery provides solid endurance
- 5 MP webcam delivers excellent video call quality
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop
- Gets warm during sustained workloads due to thin chassis
- OLED display may be prone to burn-in over time
- Limited to integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
- Expensive at $1399 starting price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 66 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3000 x 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 10-core (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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