Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
66.2Performancespec-based65.8
—Graphics87.6
74.3Displayspec-based80
77.1Batteryspec-based86.7
53Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 68.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 45% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 28% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 3 kg
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
- 11% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 18 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level (100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | 3,253+4%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+3%Top 9% | 19,523Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 280 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+28% | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+45% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with power delivery), RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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