Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
67.1Performance49.4
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery64
73.1Portability73.5
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 54.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+18). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 2,632
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,926 vs 13,155
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 88% higher charging: 180 W vs 96 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+63%Top 9% | 2,632Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+36%Top 31% | 13,155Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 73 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 96 W | 180 W+88% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.5 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+5% | 16.3 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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