Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
91.1Performance43.3
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery66.7
71Portability64.1
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+48) and display (+36). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 64
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 129% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 12,867
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+75%Top 2% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+129%Top 2% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+2% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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