Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
66.2Performance58.3
74.3Display55.5
77.1Battery86.7
53Portability58.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and performance (+8). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 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 58
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 16,183
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+8%Top 15% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+25%Top 12% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.95 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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