Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
66.2Performance37.8
74.3Display41.6
77.1Battery66.7
53Portability74
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+28). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 53
- 31% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+44%Top 15% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+79%Top 12% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+56% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.5 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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