Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
66.2Performance45
74.3Display38.3
77.1Battery54.3
53Portability44.2
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and battery (+23). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 45
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 44
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+18% | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+58% | 12,800 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+63% | 8 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+2% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+25% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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