Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
66.2Performance49.4
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery64
53Portability73.5
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 54.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+17). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) 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 performance score: 66 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 64
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 13,155
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 53
- 31% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+19%Top 28% | 2,632Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+54%Top 19% | 13,155Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+37% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 180 W+29% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.5 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.3 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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