Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
91.1Performance54.4
74.3Display38.4
99.5Battery51.6
53.3Portability74
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and performance (+37). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 54
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 52
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 103% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 14,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 53
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 30% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+51%Top 2% | 2,870Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+103%Top 2% | 14,800Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+36% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.5 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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