Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (2 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 5.7/10).
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: our verdict
EliteBook is for professionals who want a lighter, more portable laptop with a comfortable keyboard and a design that stands out in the office, all at a lower price. If you demand the best performance, battery life, or a higher resolution Mini LED panel, skip EliteBook.
MacBook Pro is for creative professionals and power users who want the fastest performance, longest battery life, and a sharper 3024 x 1964 resolution Mini LED display in a single package. If you prioritize portability, a lighter bag, or are watching your budget, skip MacBook Pro.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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 HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.7/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 14.4 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver | White, Silver |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 312.9 x 223.5 x 8.5-14.4 mm 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.33-0.57 inches |
| Footprint | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) | 699 cm2 (108.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.2 x 8.1 cm | 12.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1158 | 870 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 206 | 102 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17581 | 13239 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4169 | 2256 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Qualcomm |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) Apple M5 Pro (15-Core) Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) Apple M5 Max (32-сore) Apple M5 Max (40-сore) | X1E-78-100 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8400 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB|36GB|48GB|64GB|128GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 8.8/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Display size | 14.2 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | Mini LED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2240 x 1400 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 875:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 20 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% | ~81.3% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 5.7 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | 140° |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 59 Wh |
| Charging speed | 70 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 1:30 hr | 2:10 hr |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.1 dB | ~91.2 dB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook Ultra 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
- Overall score: 8.1/10 (vs 5.7/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 7.7/10)
- Display score: 8.8/10 (vs 4.2/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1158 (vs 870)
- Cinebench (single-core): 206 (vs 102)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17581 (vs 13239)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4169 (vs 2256)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
- Display size: 14.2 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 254 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 72.4 Wh (vs 59 Wh)
- Charging speed: 70 W (vs 65 W)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
- HDMI port
- SD card reader
- Dolby Atmos
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
- Portability score: 9.1/10 (vs 8.7/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- Storage upgradable
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 1.34 kg (vs 1.6 kg)
- Thickness: 14.4 mm (vs 15.5 mm)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the HP EliteBook Ultra 14?
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (2 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 5.7/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the HP EliteBook Ultra 14?
The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 costs around $1392, $307 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 at around $1699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 and the HP EliteBook Ultra 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 5.7/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 6.4/10); battery score (8.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 7.7/10).