Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
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91.1chipPerformance69.1
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based78.4
—Batteryspec-based98.7
62.1Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)3 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 73.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22). GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 69
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 49% lower weight: 1.8 kg vs 3.5 kg
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 10% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″ | 18 ″+10% |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | — | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,033Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,464Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 99 Wh |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg+49% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | — | 30.9 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro |
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