Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
91.1Performance61.1
74.3Display55.5
99.5Battery86.7
53.3Portability29
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and portability (+24). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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 61
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 29
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+45%Top 2% | 2,990Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+65%Top 2% | 18,266Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 280 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+14% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+45% | 30.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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