ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: Price unavailable
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) vs MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) leads by 3 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
96/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,899
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) for
- 240Hz OLED display
- Dedicated 16 GB graphics memory
- Second M.2 slot
Tradeoff: RAM cannot be expanded
Consider MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) for
- 18-core CPU + 40-core GPU (M5 Max top config)
- Up to 22 hours video playback
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports
Tradeoff: Heavy at 2.15 kg
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Editorial fit by scenario
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
leads on battery (96 vs 70)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
leads on display (98 vs 95)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) | MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Not documented |
| GPU | RTX 5080 Laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, 120 W including Dynamic Boost | Not documented |
| RAM | 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467 onboard | Up to 128 GB unified |
| Storage | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 2 / 4 / 8 TB SSD |
| Display | 16-inch 2.5K OLED, 240Hz | 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 3456×2234 at 254 ppi |
| Weight | ↑ 1.95 kg | 2.15 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | Not documented |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS Tahoe (26) |
| Chip | Not documented | Apple M5 Max chip (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU base, configurable to 40-core GPU) |
| Battery (video) | Not documented | Up to 22 hours |
| Battery (web) | Not documented | Up to 16 hours |
| Ports | Not documented | 3× Thunderbolt 5, MagSafe 3, SDXC, HDMI, 3.5 mm |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 92 / 98
- gpu
- 96 / 92
- display
- 95 / 98
- battery
- 70 / 96
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
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MacBook Pro 16" (M5 Max)
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.