MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Pro (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 6,599

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ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA (ZenBook 14 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 5,899

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ZenBook S 14 OLED

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU) outperforms the ZenBook’s Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (16-core CPU, Arc 140T GPU) in sustained workloads due to 24W continuous power vs. 60W burst, delivering faster rendering and longer peak performance without thermal throttling. Choose the MacBook Pro if you edit 4K video in Final Cut Pro — its 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle multi-track timelines smoothly, and its 10–12 hour battery lasts through full workdays. Pick the ZenBook if you run Windows-only apps like AutoCAD or need 32GB RAM for heavy multitasking with 16GB soldered DDR5 and Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency cloud workflows. In UAE at AED 6599 vs. AED 5899, the ZenBook wins on value because it offers 32GB RAM for just AED 700 less; in India at ₹164900 vs. ₹149990, the ZenBook wins on value because it delivers 50% more RAM at ₹14910 lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 14 (M3)

ZenBook S 14 OLED

Processor

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 11c/11t, 5 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 6 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 24 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 16c/16t, 6 x 5.1 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-Core, 8 x 4.4 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 60 W PL2 / Short Burst, 60 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M3 Pro 14-Core GPU, 24 W TDP

Intel Arc Graphics 140T, 32.0.101.6737

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 312.4 x 220.1 ( = 0.59 x 12.3 x 8.67 in)

RAM

18 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

16 GB , 8x 2 GB Micron LPDDR5 SDRAM, soldered

Storage

1024

Battery

72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion

75 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset jack, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Intel BE201 320MHz (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.6 kg ( = 56.44 oz / 3.53 pounds), Power Supply: 236 g ( = 8.32 oz / 0.52 pounds)

1.288 kg ( = 45.43 oz / 2.84 pounds), Power Supply: 223 g ( = 7.87 oz / 0.49 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 14 (M3)	ZenBook S 14 OLED	Difference
UAE	AED 6,599	AED 5,899	ZenBook S 14 OLED saves AED 700
India	₹ 1,64,900	₹ 1,49,990	ZenBook S 14 OLED saves ₹ 14,910

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