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) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,999

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Best Battery

ZenBook S 14 OLED

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs ZenBook S 14 OLED

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro wins on CPU and GPU performance with its 11-core M3 Pro (5 P-cores, 6 E-cores) and 14-core GPU versus the ZenBook’s 16-core Intel Ultra 7 255H and weaker Arc 140T GPU, and it runs fanless under light loads while the ZenBook requires active cooling at 60W sustained. The MacBook Pro is for video editors needing 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K ProRes workflows, or developers using Xcode and Docker with macOS-native toolchains. The ZenBook suits coders and students needing Windows compatibility, 16GB RAM for multitasking, and Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency cloud work, plus its 1.288kg weight and 75Wh battery offer longer daily mobility. In UAE at AED 6599 vs AED 4999, the ZenBook is better because it saves AED 1600 with near-identical portability and Wi-Fi 7; in India at ₹164900 vs ₹124990, the ZenBook wins on value because it cuts ₹40,000 while matching core count and adding Wi-Fi 7.

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

512

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 4,999	ZenBook S 14 OLED saves AED 1,600
India	₹ 1,64,900	₹ 1,24,990	ZenBook S 14 OLED saves ₹ 39,910

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