GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
M3 Max · 16GB · 2023 · 2TB SSD
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty lands at 86 and MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD at 93. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSDCPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD leads on cpu (93 vs 86).
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSDUnplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD leads on battery (83 vs 76).
Portability
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warrantyWeight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty leads on portability (89 vs 82).
Display
TiePanel quality for creative and media work
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warrantySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty more score per dollar ($3,019 vs $3,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty | MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M3 Max |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Storage | — | 2TB SSD |
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty vs MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD
Which is better, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty worth the price? +
At $3,019, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD worth the price? +
At $3,699, MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Does GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD — leads on cpu (93 vs 86). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with sleeve · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 16GB · 2TB SSD — leads on battery (83 vs 76). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.