Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)
66.2Performance78.8
74.3Display58
77.1Battery65.7
53Portability79.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) wins this laptop face-off, 70.8 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and performance (+13). Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) 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 display score: 74 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 66
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 66
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 53
- 40% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 33% higher RAM: 48 GB vs 36 GB
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,807 vs 3,120
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-94-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 |
| RAM | 36 GB | 48 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-9523 (on package, 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 Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | 3,807+22%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 10% | 22,733+13%Top 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13 h |
| Charging | 140 W+8% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.3 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum (ceramic-treated magnesium-aluminum alloy) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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