Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
73.1chipPerformancespec-based61.9
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based75.1
63.2Batteryspec-based76.4
73.1Portabilityspec-based57.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) scores 71.2 against 71.5 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606. 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 (M6)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 21% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 257% higher charging: 250 W vs 70 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) | 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 (M6) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M6 (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M6 (12-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-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 (M6) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,877Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,960Top 25% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) | 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 (M6) | 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 (M6) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 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 | 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 (M6) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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