Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
54.8chipPerformance63.4
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based55.5
63.2Batteryspec-based86.7
71.3Portabilityspec-based24.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) scores 64.5 against 64.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 50% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 39% lower weight: 1.61 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 55
- 296% higher charging: 380 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 78% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 18 GB
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Pro 18-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 18 GB | 32 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,012Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,535Top 13% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 96 W | 380 W+296% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.61 kg+39% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+50% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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