Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
66.2Performance43.3
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery66.7
53Portability64.1
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+23). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 53
- 24% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+26%Top 15% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+57%Top 12% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.65 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+16% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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