Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
66.2Performancespec-basedchip62.9
—Graphics92.6
74.3Displayspec-based64.1
77.1Batteryspec-based98.7
53Portabilityspec-based24.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 67.9 for TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel). 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
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 105% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 500 GB
- 40% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 28 mm
- 18% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 2.65 kg
Reasons to pick the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
- 150% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-type LED, matte (Mini-LED and OLED options) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz+150% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+105% | 500 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 9% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+18% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+40% | 28 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, base and bottom case; plastic display frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (DisplayPort 2.1, 140W Power Delivery in), USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, 100W Power Delivery in), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, SD UHS-II card reader, 2.5Gbit LAN, 3.5mm 2-in-1 audio jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211); Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200) optional |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 (5.4 with the optional Wi-Fi 7 card) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD webcam with microphone and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Face recognition (Windows Hello compatible camera) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS preinstalled; Windows 11 Home or Pro optional |
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