Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
59.1Performance61.1
74.3Display55.5
63.2Battery86.7
73.1Portability29
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 66.3 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44) and display (+19). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 29
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 49% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 38% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 63
- 192% higher charging: 280 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845+29%Top 17% | 2,990Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 39% | 18,266+21%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 96 W | 280 W+192% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+38% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+49% | 30.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix 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, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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