Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
91.1Performance65.8
74.3Display46.9
99.5Battery60
53.3Portability84.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 63.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+27). ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 66
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 60
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 53
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 44% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+21% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+46%Top 2% | 2,978Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+41%Top 2% | 21,269Top 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+42% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.2 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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