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MacBook Pro M5 vs. M4: The Ultimate Apple Silicon Showdown

The benchmark results are in. After testing the 2025 MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 CPU, here's my in-depth, side-by-side comparison with last year's M4 MacBook on performance, features, and value.

By Brian Westover
Apple MacBook Pro M4 vs M5

Google Maps vs. Waze: We Finally Know Which App Will Get You There Faster

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

By Jordan Minor
google maps vs waze

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Apple AirPods Max: Which Wins the Noise-Cancelling Crown?

Apple, Bose, and Sony each excel at crafting top-tier wireless noise-cancelling headphones, but after testing all three flagship models, one pair clearly rises above the rest.

By Christian de Looper
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs. Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Which Is the Best Desktop Processor For You?

AMD goes all in on multithreading and extra memory; Intel focuses on specialized cores and overall core counts. Which approach works best for your next desktop PC or chip upgrade?

AMD vs Intel

Apple M5 iPad Pro vs. M4 iPad Pro: The New Chip Makes a Major Difference

Apple's newest iPad Pro features the powerful M5 chip and upgraded wireless connectivity, but otherwise remains largely unchanged from the previous model. We break down the key differences to help you decide if it's worth upgrading.

By Eric Zeman
Apple iPad Pro

Apple iPad Pro (M5) vs. iPad Air: Is the Pro Worth the Extra Cash?

The new M5-powered iPad Pro is blazing fast—but speed alone doesn't make it the best choice for everyone. Here's how it stacks up against the much more affordable iPad Air.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Apple iPad Pro vs. iPad Air

Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Apple Vision Pro: A Head-to-Head, Reality-Bending Battle

The Samsung Galaxy XR is the first mixed reality headset I've tried that even comes close to the Apple Vision Pro, and it costs around half the price. Here's how they stack up against each other.

By Will Greenwald
Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Apple Vision Pro: The Next Generation of Mixed Reality Compared

Google Docs vs. Microsoft 365: There's a Clear Winner in 2025

I’ve used both Google's and Microsoft's productivity suites for decades. One continues to deliver the best balance of power, flexibility, and collaboration.

By Edward Mendelson
Google Docs Editors vs. Microsoft 365

Apple M5 Vision Pro vs. M2 Vision Pro: Same Vision, More Power

The 2025 Vision Pro gets Apple's new M5 chip and a redesigned headband, but almost everything else stays the same. Is it worth upgrading? Let's break it down.

By Will Greenwald
Apple M5 Vision Pro vs. M2 Vision Pro

Logitech MX Master 3S vs. MX Master 4: Should You Upgrade?

The MX Master 4 is one of the best mice we've reviewed, but so is its still-for-sale predecessor. We pit them against each other to help you decide which is better.

By Zackery Cuevas
Logitech MX Master 3s vs Logitech MX Master 4

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Pixel Watch 3: What's Different and Is It Worth Upgrading?

We take a close look at the key distinctions between the Pixel Watch 3 and 4 to help you decide whether to spring for the latest model or stick with the previous one.

By Andrew Gebhart
Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Pixel Watch 3

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Which Android Smartwatch Reigns Supreme?

The Pixel Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 8 both have Google Gemini and offer AI-powered fitness coaching, so which one is the better fit for your wrist? Let's break it down spec by spec to help you decide.

By Andrew Gebhart
Google Pixel Watch 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Ultimate Foldable Face-Off

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are packed with tons of power, a multitude of cameras, and a world of AI tricks to justify their super price tags. We've tested both—here's what you need to know to pick the right one for you.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Amazon Alexa+ vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Will Rule Your Smart Home?

Generative AI is hitting your smart speakers and displays, reigniting the rivalry between Amazon and Google in the smart home arena. Here's how their next-gen voice assistants stack up.

By Andrew Gebhart
Amazon Alexa+ vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Will Rule Your Smart Home?

Ink Tank vs. Laser: Which Type of Printer Saves You More Money?

Refillable, tank-style inkjet printers now rival laser models on price, flipping the old script on cheap printing. Considering cost and five other important factors, we break down which printer type makes sense for what—and how—you print.

By M. David Stone
Ink Tank Printers vs. Laser Printers: Which Is Right for You?

Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S: What's the Difference?

The Meta Quest 3S is $200 cheaper than the Quest 3, but what does it compromise to get there? I've tested both extensively and am here to compare the two VR headsets to help you decide which is the better buy.

By Will Greenwald
Meta Quest 3S comparison

AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation: The Choice Is Easy

Are Apple's AirPods Pro 3 worth $70 more than the AirPods 4 With ANC? We compare them on fit, noise cancellation, sound quality, and more—and one clear winner stands out.

By Christian de Looper
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods 4 w/ANC

macOS Tahoe vs. Windows 11: Who Wins the Battle for Your Desktop?

How do the latest operating systems from Apple and Microsoft stack up on compatibility, security, AI integration, and 14 other factors? After in-depth testing of each, we break it down feature by feature.

By Michael Muchmore
Apple macOS vs. Windows 11

Meta Ray-Ban Display vs. Rokid Glasses: Who's Winning the Smart Glasses War?

From neural bands to waveguide displays, I break down the latest smart glasses from Meta and Rokid to see which pair truly points to the future.

By Will Greenwald
Meta Ray-Band Display vs. Rokid Glasses

Apple iPhone 17 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Two Flagship Lines, One Tough Choice

Both Samsung and Apple are making strong plays for your pocket. We pit the new iPhone 17 against the Galaxy S25 to see which one comes out on top.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Apple iPhone 17 lineup vs. Ssamsung. Galaxy S25 lineup