Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
91.1Performance37.8
74.3Display41.6
63.2Battery66.7
71Portability74
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and display (+33). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 161% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 11,273
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 71
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+99%Top 2% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+161%Top 2% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 96 W+7% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.5 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+3% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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