Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
66.2Performancespec-based64.9
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based55.5
77.1Batteryspec-based98.7
53Portabilityspec-based29
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 68.3 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025). 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)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 29.9 mm
- 14% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
- Lower launch price: $3,499 vs $4,300
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+2%Top 11% | 3,046Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+5%Top 9% | 19,299Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 330 W+136% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+14% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+44% | 29.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Mostly plastic chassis (Dark Tide black) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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