Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
46.6chipPerformance46.6
—Graphics85.9
74.3Displayspec-based55.5
88.4Batteryspec-based86.7
53.3Portabilityspec-based62.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) scores 63.9 against 63.9 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 90 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 14% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,525Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,588Top 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.85 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.4 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 |
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