Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808
32.9chipPerformance44.3
—Graphics85
29.8Displayspec-based36.5
81.4Batteryspec-based74.1
77.4Portabilityspec-based26.4
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) scores 50.8 against 50.8 for ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808. 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)
- 48% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 337 nits
- 46% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 26.7 mm
- 39% higher Web browsing endurance: 18.3 h vs 13.2 h
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 33
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 258% higher charging: 240 W vs 67 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 18 ″+35% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+48% | 337 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,663Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,291Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 90 Wh+55% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.3 h+39% | 13.2 h |
| Charging | 67 W | 240 W+258% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+46% | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+42% | 26.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort with G-Sync, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 Gigabit LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | FHD (1080p) with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025) FA808 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Home |
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