Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16
The Verdict
MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro excels in portability and battery longevity with its svelte 1.6kg chassis and 22-hour wireless web rating, powered by Apple's efficient M4 Pro chip delivering 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU performance. ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 targets creative professionals with a larger 16" OLED touchscreen (3200x2000), superior color accuracy at 550 nits, more RAM (32GB DDR5), expansive 1TB storage, and traditional connectivity (3x USB-A). However, ASUS suffers from significantly shorter 8-hour battery life and weighs 250g more. For mobile professionals prioritizing battery endurance and processing efficiency, the MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro is the stronger choice despite higher base pricing and non-expandable storage. ASUS wins for stationary creative workflows demanding larger screens and legacy ports.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro if…
- →Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- →Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- →Long battery life around 22 hours
Buy the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 if…
- →Factory-calibrated 3.2K OLED display with Pantone validation
- →RTX 4070 handles GPU-intensive creative workloads
- →ASUS Dial rotary knob for creative app control
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16
Pros
- Factory-calibrated 3.2K OLED display with Pantone validation
- RTX 4070 handles GPU-intensive creative workloads
- ASUS Dial rotary knob for creative app control
- Full port selection including SD card and Thunderbolt
- Windows 11 Pro with professional software bundles
Cons
- High price targets a narrow professional audience
- Heavy at 1.85 kg despite sleek appearance
- Battery life drops under sustained GPU use
- Thunderbolt ports share bandwidth with USB-A
- Runs warm under sustained i9 load
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Anodized aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 355.4 x 252.1 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 8 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | 3.2K OLED Pro touch |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3200 x 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 550 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 24-core (8P+16E) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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