Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
66.2Performancespec-based62.1
—Graphicschip72.5
74.3Displayspec-based58.1
77.1Batteryspec-based92.1
53Portabilityspec-based59.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 67.9 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 28% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 23.4 mm
- 16% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 17,694
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 31% higher Web browsing endurance: 17 h vs 13 h
- 24% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,500 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina Pro touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+3%Top 11% | 3,020Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+14%Top 9% | 17,694Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 17 h+31% |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.65 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+28% | 23.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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