Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
40.4Performance58.3
29.8Display55.5
20Battery86.7
86.4Portability58.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 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 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.4 mm
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,885
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 1100% higher charging: 240 W vs 20 W
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+23%Top 13% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 16,183+81%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 90 Wh+147% |
| Charging | 20 W | 240 W+1100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+37% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+27% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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