Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
32.4chipPerformance45.4
—Graphics85.9
29.8Displayspec-based38.3
81.4Batteryspec-based54.3
77.4Portabilityspec-based44.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) scores 50.6 against 50.6 for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)
- 129% higher Web browsing endurance: 18.3 h vs 8 h
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 36% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 22.4 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 32
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 258% higher charging: 240 W vs 67 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 15.6 ″+17% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,711Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,662Bottom 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 90 Wh+55% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.3 h+129% | 8 h |
| Charging | 67 W | 240 W+258% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+36% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+30% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 |
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