Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
66.2Performance69.1
74.3Display78.4
77.1Battery98.7
53Portability20
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)5 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 69.1 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 20
- 46% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 30.9 mm
- 38% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Lower launch price: $3,499 vs $4,400
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 74
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 77
- 186% higher charging: 400 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 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 18 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (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 (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+3%Top 11% | 3,033Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+4%Top 10% | 19,464Top 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 400 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+38% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+46% | 30.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro |
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