Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
40.4Performance46.6
29.8Display55.5
20Battery86.7
86.4Portability62.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 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 63
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,525
- 34% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.85 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 900% higher charging: 200 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+40%Top 24% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 14,588+64%Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 90 Wh+147% |
| Charging | 20 W | 200 W+900% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+34% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+23% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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