Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
65.4Performance40.8
85.3Display54.8
73.6Battery64.1
53Portability83.8
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 69.9 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and performance (+25). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 64
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 53
- 44% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+33% | 2,340 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+60% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13 h |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.22 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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