Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
65.4Performance67.8
85.3Display100
73.6Battery39
53Portability20
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 69.9 to 60.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+33). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 39
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 20
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
- 47% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 32 mm
- 35% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,499 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 85
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 18 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+1% | 3,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200 | 21,000+4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+160% | 5 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 380 W+171% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+35% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+47% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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