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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

Compared products
01Selected Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max 2,150 g. 16.2 inch screen. Apple M5 Max processor. Storage: SSD. 100 Wh of stored energy. KSh 560,000In Stock Choose options	02 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB 3,300 g. Screen: 2560 × 1600 (2.5K). 240 Hz display refresh rate. Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. KSh 690,000Out of Stock

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 MaxKSh 392,000

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 MaxKSh 475,000

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 MaxKSh 415,000

Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GBKSh 505,000

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 ProKSh 415,000

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxKSh 535,000

Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 570,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch if you want a larger 100 Wh battery, a brighter display (1,600 nits) and a higher 3456 × 2234 screen resolution. Choose the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 if you want more memory (64 GB RAM), a smoother 240 Hz display and a larger 18-inch screen.

Weight

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 2.15 kg
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: 3.3 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 3456 × 2234
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: 2560 × 1600 (2.5K)

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: Apple M5 Max processor
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: SSD
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 100 Wh of stored energy
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: 90 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Larger battery: 100 Wh (vs 90 Wh).
Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 1,200).
Higher screen resolution: 3456 × 2234 (vs 2560 × 1600).
Lighter: 2.15 kg (vs about 3.3 kg).

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18

More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 48 GB).
Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
Larger 18-inch screen (vs 16.2-inch).
2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45).
3 × USB-A 10 Gbps.
Wired Ethernet port.

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Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Brand	Apple	ASUS
Model	16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max	ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835
Announced	2026	2025
Form Factor	Clamshell	Gaming laptop
Color	Silver, Black (Space Black finish)	Eclipse Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Dimensions	355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm	399 × 298 × 23.5–32 mm
Weight	2.15 kg	Starting at 3.3 kg
Build Materials	Aluminum unibody	Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Display Size	16.2 inches	18-inch
Display Type	Liquid Retina XDR	Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR anti-glare
Resolution	3456 × 2234	2560 × 1600 (2.5K)
Refresh Rate	ProMotion up to 120Hz	240 Hz
Brightness	HDR: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak; SDR: up to 1000 nits outdoors	Up to 1200 nits peak HDR
Touchscreen	No	No
Display Features	1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120 Hz	16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms, 2000+ dimming zones, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Processor	Apple M5 Max	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU	18-core CPU	24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 36 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
GPU	32 or 40-core GPU (36GB: 32-core; 48GB: 40-core)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory	Shared unified memory	24 GB GDDR7
RAM Type	Unified memory	DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage Type	SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
RAM	36GB or 48GB unified memory	64 GB
Storage	2TB SSD	4 TB (2 × 2 TB RAID 0)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Battery	100Wh lithium-polymer	90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
Battery Life	Up to 22 hours video streaming	Varies by gaming workload and configuration
Charging	MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging	USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported
Power Adapter	USB-C Power Delivery: minimum 140 W; fast charging with 140 W or higher	380 W AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Operating System	macOS Tahoe	Windows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6	Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet	No built-in Ethernet	2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Webcam	12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View	1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello
Speakers	Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio	4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier
Microphones	Studio-quality three-microphone array	Built-in 3-microphone array
Audio Features	Spatial Audio	Dolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID	Per-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboard
Keyboard Backlight	Yes	Per-key RGB with Aura Sync
Trackpad	Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures	Precision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint Reader	Touch ID	No; Windows Hello face authentication
Stylus Support	No	No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
USB-A	No	3 × USB-A 10 Gbps
USB-C	Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports	2 × Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB4	Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)	2 × Thunderbolt 5
HDMI	HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPort	DisplayPort output over USB-C	DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card Reader	SDXC card reader	No
3.5mm Audio Jack	3.5mm headphone jack	3.5 mm combo audio jack
Other Ports	MagSafe 3	RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Security	Touch ID and Secure Enclave	Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera
Special Features	Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine	Tool-less RAM/SSD access; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura Sync
Cooling	—	End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Laptop	16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 – Ultra 9-275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Charging Cable	USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable	—

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have built-in microphones for calls.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use 802.11be (Wi-Fi).

In summary

Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for Windows, more memory and a smoother screen; Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch combines macOS, a larger battery and a lighter build.

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