Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
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91.1Performance67.3
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based71.8
99.5Batteryspec-based98.7
53.3Portabilityspec-based38.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 74, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24). GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) 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 67
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 19,966
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 3,180
- 31% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 24.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,899 vs $4,800
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: one PCIe Gen5, one Gen4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+36%Top 1% | 3,180Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+51%Top 1% | 19,966Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+1% | 99 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 330 W+136% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+7% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+31% | 24.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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