Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
91.1Performance58.3
74.3Display55.5
99.5Battery86.7
53.3Portability58.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and display (+19). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 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 58
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 86% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 16,183
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+50%Top 1% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+86%Top 1% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.95 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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