Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- DisplayASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Battery and ChargingASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- PortabilityApple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
- UpgradabilityASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)No reviews yet |  ASUSASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Power Limit | — | 175 W |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 14.2 inç | 16 inç |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | ROG Nebula IPS |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 96 W | 380 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 30.5 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | No (integrated into package) | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) |
| M.2 Slot | 0 | 2 |
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) leads on 4 of 6 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.