Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
40.4Performance63.4
29.8Display55.5
20Battery86.7
86.4Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+67) and display (+26). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 25
- 59% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 54% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 3,012
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 1800% higher charging: 380 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+17%Top 24% | 3,012Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 19,535+119%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 90 Wh+147% |
| Charging | 20 W | 380 W+1800% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+54% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+59% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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