Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
91.1Performance63.4
74.3Display55.5
63.2Battery86.7
71Portability24.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47) and performance (+28). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 63
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 25
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 63
- 296% higher charging: 380 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+43%Top 4% | 3,012Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+51%Top 4% | 19,535Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 96 W | 380 W+296% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+39% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+50% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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