Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) leads Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) overall by 10 points (67 vs 57 out of 100).
  • Key differences: display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3472 × 2266 vs 2880 × 1800 px; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) is 900 nits brighter; battery capacity, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 100 vs 73 Wh; size, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 16.3 vs 14 in; USB type C, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3 vs 2.
  • Best value: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) (from $3,599) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) leads overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) · 72 overall, #21 of 94
67
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
57
Key differences
  • Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 3472 × 2266 vs 2880 × 1800 px
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 900 nits brighter
  • Battery capacityApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 100 vs 73 Wh
  • SizeApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 16.3 vs 14 in
  • USB Type CApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 3 vs 2

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 7 of 14 categories · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) wins 1

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)Lead
Display
+19
Battery
+18
Memory
+13
Design & Weight
+100
Processor
+13
Storage
Tie
Integrated Graphics
+60
Ports
+7
Connectivity
Tie
Performance
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
Tie
Sound
+10
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
1.84kg
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Integrated graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Memory capacity
36 GB13% more
32 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Storage capacity
2 TB
N/A

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Size
16.3 in16% more
14 in
Display resolution
3472 × 2266 px
2880 × 1800 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Response time
N/A
0.2 ms
Display type
Brightness
2,000 nits82% more
1,100 nits
Touch support
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Battery capacity
100 Wh37% more
73 Wh

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
USB Type C
3
2
Thunderbolt technology

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Dimensions
35.55 × 24.42 × 1.60 cm
N/A
Weight
1.84 kg
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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