Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
49.3Performance46.6
—Graphics85.9
74.3Displayspec-based55.5
69.4Batteryspec-based86.7
71.6Portabilityspec-based62.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) scores 64 against 63.9 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 1.85 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- 108% higher charging: 200 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 69.6 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,525Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,588Top 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 200 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+14% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+5% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 |
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