Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Asus ExpertBook P3 G2
91.1Performance44
74.3Display23.3
63.2Battery33.3
71Portability70.1
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Asus ExpertBook P3 G2
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+47). Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 33
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Asus ExpertBook P3 G2
- 10% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 260 / AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+45% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.45 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum, Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB-C, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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