Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
66.2Performance46.6
74.3Display55.5
77.1Battery86.7
53Portability62.8
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+19). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (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 47
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 14,588
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 14% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+24%Top 28% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+38%Top 19% | 14,588Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.85 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.4 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (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 G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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