2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA.

6% larger display

The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch screen size 6% larger than the 12.5-inch Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA.

Display size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
12.5-inch

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA Pros

Reasons that Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Newer manufacturing

2017 vs. 2016

Upgradable storage

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.

Slots2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
M.2
Onboard
Yes x1
About 34% lighter

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA weighed 2.0 pounds, 34% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Weight2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Pound
3.02 lbs.
2.0 lbs.
Kilogram
1.37 kg
0.91 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA.

Similar CPU performance

Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-6567U
1,761
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA - Intel Core i7-7500U
1,744
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6287U
1,742
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6267U
1,641
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA - Intel Core i5-7200U
1,611
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128 SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$318.00
2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed)
2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$335.09
2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed)
2018 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$439.95
$489.95 10% OFF
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA Price
Asus ZenBook 14 14X OLED 14.5/inch QHD+(2880x1800)120HzTouchscreen(Intel 13th Gen i5-13500H(Beat i7-1250U),8GB RAM,512GB SSD)Business Laptop,NumberPad,Backlit,Webcam,IST HDMI,Win 11 Home Inkwell Gray
Asus ZenBook 14 14X OLED 14.5/inch QHD+(2880x1800)120HzTouchscreen(Intel 13th Gen i5-13500H(Beat i7-1250U),8GB RAM,512GB SSD)Business Laptop,NumberPad,Backlit,Webcam,IST HDMI,Win 11 Home Inkwell Gray
By ASUS
$649.98
Asus ZenBook 15 Pro OLED 15.6/ FHD (Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13620H, 40GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB) Workstation & Business Laptop, 10-Hr Battery Life, Backlit, Webcam, IST Cable, Win 11 Black
Asus ZenBook 15 Pro OLED 15.6/ FHD (Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13620H, 40GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB) Workstation & Business Laptop, 10-Hr Battery Life, Backlit, Webcam, IST Cable, Win 11 Black
By ASUS
$1,199.99
ASUS ZenBook S Ultra Slim Laptop, 13.9" 3300x2200 3:2 500nits Touch, Intel Evo Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, TPM, Windows 10 Pro, AI Noise-Cancellation, Jade Black, UX393EA-XB77T
ASUS ZenBook S Ultra Slim Laptop, 13.9" 3300x2200 3:2 500nits Touch, Intel Evo Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, TPM, Windows 10 Pro, AI Noise-Cancellation, Jade Black, UX393EA-XB77T
By ASUS
$1,089.00
$1,699.99 36% OFF

Availability

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Released20162017
Release Date
  • Announced on October 27, 2016
  • Available on November 15, 2016
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Pricing
  • $1,799
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,999
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
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Applicable Models
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID
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Generations-

Exterior

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Dimensions11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)11.65” x 7.52” x 0.46” (296 x 191.2 x 11.9 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)2.0 lbs (910 g)
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Royal Blue Rose Gold Quartz Grey
Keyboard and TrackpadFull-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys
  • Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Illuminated chiclet keyboard

Display

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Size13.3 Inches12.5 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color gamut (P3)
12.5" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Panel with 72% NTSC

Ports

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
    With display and power delivery support.
  • 1 x COMBO audio jack

Internal Specs

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Processor
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.50 → 3.10 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7500U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.70 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7200U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7500U
    Intel® HD Graphics 620
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage
256GB 512GB
configurable to 1TB SSD
  • 512GB
    SATA 3.0 SSD
  • 512GB
    PCIe® Gen3 SSD

Connectivity

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.0

Battery

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Size49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery40Wh (6-cell lithium-polymer battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Up to 9 hours of battery life
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter45W USB-C power adapter

Software

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
OSShipped with macOS SierraWindows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
MyASUS

Camera & Audio

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera
  • Front-facing camera
    VGA quality camera.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Quad-speaker array: true surround sound
  • Five-magnet speaker design
  • Supports Windows 10 Cortana
  • ASUS SonicMaster Premium Technology
  • Harman Kardon audio

Misc

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor
Security-
  • One-touch access with Windows Hello
In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.-
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Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
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Key Features

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA
At Glance
Released in Late
2016
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.02 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C/4T, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
753
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,761
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Released in
2017
16:9 FHD
12.5”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.0 lb
0.91 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C/4T, 2.70 → 3.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
766
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,744
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 620
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3

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