Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
40.4Performance48.5
29.8Display41.5
20Battery64
86.4Portability69.8
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and display (+12). 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 70
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,846
- 16% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.46 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 20
- 900% higher charging: 200 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+24%Top 13% | 2,846Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 13,799+55%Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 73 Wh+100% |
| Charging | 20 W | 200 W+900% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+16% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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