Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
83.8Performance61.9
74.3Display75.1
63.2Battery76.4
71.6Portability57.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 67.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and portability (+14). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 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 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 58
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 16,960
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,302 vs 2,877
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $3,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 63
- 257% higher charging: 250 W vs 70 W
- 167% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 24 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR, G-Sync, Pantone Validated, anti-reflection) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 135W, up to 160W in Manual mode) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB+167% |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,302+50%Top 2% | 2,877Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,892+53%Top 2% | 16,960Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.8 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 250 W+257% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+18% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD (1080p) with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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