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 Apple’s 24W thermal design versus Intel’s 60W sustained power draw, making the MacBook fanless under load. Choose the MacBook if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro—its 24GB unified RAM and 512GB SSD handle multi-track timelines efficiently without throttling. Pick the ZenBook if you run Windows-only apps like AutoCAD or need 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for large datasets, plus Wi-Fi 7 and dual DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor setups. In UAE at AED 5799 vs AED 5899, the MacBook wins because it delivers longer battery life (up to 18 hours) and silent operation; in India at ₹144900 vs ₹149990, the ZenBook loses on value because the extra ₹5090 buys no meaningful performance gain over the MacBook’s efficiency and macOS optimization.