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.