Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
78.2Performance69.1
74.3Display78.4
81Battery98.7
53.3Portability20
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)5 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and performance (+9). GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 69
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 20
- 46% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 30.9 mm
- 39% lower weight: 2.15 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 81
- 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 (M4 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 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (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 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+29%Top 4% | 3,033Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+17%Top 3% | 19,464Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 400 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+39% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+46% | 30.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 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 | 12MP Center Stage | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro |
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