Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
67.1Performance61.9
74.3Display75.1
63.2Battery76.4
73.1Portability57.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 67.7 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 58
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 2,877
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 21% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 63
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 160% higher charging: 250 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | 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) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 135W, up to 160W in Manual mode) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+49%Top 3% | 2,877Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+6%Top 20% | 16,960Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.8 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 250 W+160% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+21% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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