Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) takes 8.5 weighted points vs 6.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. Read our comprehensive Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) review or see the full ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 review. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)

Apple M5 Max (18 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $5000
4.7 (289)
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ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1200
4.3 (248)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94
Gaming4.9/103.7/10
Productivity7.4/105.9/10
Programming7.8/105.9/10
Engineering / 3D6.4/104.6/10
Student6.2/106/10
Travel / Portability6.8/106.6/10
AI Workloads6.2/104.2/10
Value for Money5.7/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94
CPUApple M5 Max (18 Core)AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
PassMark Score57,65229,570
CPU Cores6P+12S4P+6S
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM48 GB DDR524 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16.2″ Liquid Retina14″ OLED
Resolution3456x22342880x1800
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI243 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.7 lbs4.14 lbs
Thickness0.66″0.55″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (289)4.3 ★ (248)
Value Score5.7/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)'s Apple M5 Max (18 Core) is ~95% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (57,652 vs 29,570). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) benchmark breakdown and Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 7.4/10 vs 5.9/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 16.2″ Liquid Retina 3456x2234 @ 120 Hz. Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94: 14″ OLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94's OLED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 48 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94: 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.7 lbs / 0.66″ vs 4.14 lbs / 0.55″. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 is 0.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.8 vs 6.6.

Value

Value scores land 5.7/10 vs 6.7/10. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406WA-AH94 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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