Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
54.8chipPerformance71.8
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based78.4
63.2Batteryspec-based48.6
71.3Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) scores 64.5 against 64.3 for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635. 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)
- 50% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 42% lower weight: 1.61 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,300
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger performance score: 72 vs 55
- 296% higher charging: 380 W vs 96 W
- 256% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 18 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Pro 18-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 18 GB | 64 GB+256% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,072Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,902Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.5 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 380 W+296% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.61 kg+42% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+50% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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