Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
66.2Performance63.4
74.3Display55.5
77.1Battery86.7
53Portability24.5
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and display (+19). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 25
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 45% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 18% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 2.65 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+4%Top 28% | 3,012Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+3%Top 19% | 19,535Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 380 W+171% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+18% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+45% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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