Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Between the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) and MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max, the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) comes out ahead in weight, while the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins on claimed battery life and ram. Overall, the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) scores 56.5 and the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 77.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, ram, storage, among others.
Both ship with comparable backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) wins
- ▲Weight — 0.84 kg less. 1.3 vs 2.14.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 140.00% more. 24 h vs 10 h.
- ▲RAM — 125.00% more. 36 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 63.93% more. 100 Wh vs 61 Wh.
- ▲CPU cores — 33.33% more. 16 vs 12.
- ▲Screen size — 20.00% more. 16.2 " vs 13.5 ".
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 3.00 more. 3 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kglead | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 15.85 mmlead | 16.8 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 13.5 " | 16.2 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU cores | 12 | 16lead |
| GPUⓘ | AMD Radeon 890M | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 36 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 1024 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 61 Wh | 100 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 10 h | 24 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 4lead | 3 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 0 | 3lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max claims up to 24 hours — 10h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 2.14 kg.
Which has more RAM, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max offers 36GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max has an OLED display; Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) uses IPS.
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