Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
91.1Performance41.6
74.3Display41.6
63.2Battery67.6
71Portability83.8
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and display (+33). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 133% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 12,600
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 71
- 25% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+85%Top 4% | 2,340Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+133%Top 4% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.22 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 14.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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