Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607)
91.1Performance76
74.3Display74.3
99.5Battery99.9
53.3Portability69.9
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 79.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15). ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 76
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 53
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 23% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.77 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina Pro, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (6144 CUDA cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered, unified memory) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.77 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 12.9 mm+23% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7607) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home or Pro (Arm) |
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