Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Asus Vivobook 15
66.2Performance44
74.3Display21.6
77.1Battery22.7
53Portability65.3
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+54) and display (+53). Asus Vivobook 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 23
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 211% higher charging: 140 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 53
- 21% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+138% | 42 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+211% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.7 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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