Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
91.1Performance40
74.3Display29.8
63.2Battery66.7
71Portability82
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and display (+45). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 161% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 11,279
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 21% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+69%Top 2% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+161%Top 2% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.28 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 14.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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