Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
66.2Performance58
74.3Display58
77.1Battery80.5
53Portability87.1
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 68.2 for ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 58
- 106% higher charging: 140 W vs 68 W
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 30% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 53
- 44% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 24% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.2 h vs 13 h
- 23% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| 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 S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (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 S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+8%Top 12% | 2,899Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+20%Top 10% | 16,882Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+30% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 16.2 h+24% |
| Charging | 140 W+106% | 68 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.2 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 12.9 mm+23% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TMDS, 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 S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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