Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Max

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $2,519.

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Mac

ShortlistM5 Max

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score83

Value signal43

Price$3,499

Lifecycle4 months old

User score7.7

Best for

developersvideo/photo prosmulti-display workflows

Consensus

83/100

Lifecycle

4 months old

Value signal

43/100