Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Space Black 2026

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Space Black 2026

Apple
91 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025

ASUS
84 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
ASUS
87
Compact
Apple
90
ASUS
93
Business
Apple
93
ASUS
87
Developer
Apple
92
ASUS
82
Student
Apple
91
ASUS
90
Ai Llm
Apple
89
ASUS
88
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
85
Gaming
Apple
60
ASUS
48

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 MaxASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 MaxAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPU Multi-Core Score
57,744
55,116
Cores1816
Frequency3.0 GHz
L3 Cache64 MB
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)AMD Radeon
GPU Benchmark Score
22,130
18,081
Typeintegrateddiscrete
VRAM48 GB
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB128 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 12 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"13.4"
Resolution3024 px2560 px
PanelMini-LEDIPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz180 Hz
Brightness1600 nits500 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports32
USB Ports01
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5USB4
HDMIHDMIHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNo
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.20 kg
Battery72 Wh70 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Space Black 2026

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025

  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong compact (93th percentile)93th %ile

Verdict

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Better at:

GamingBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Better at:

CompactCreator