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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)

Both laptops excel in different domains, making this choice dependent on your specific needs. Apple's MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro dominates with its exceptional Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display (1600 nits, 120Hz), superior battery life (up to 24 hours), and seamless macOS integration, making it ideal for creative professionals. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 counters with a lighter chassis (1.85kg vs 2.14kg), faster 240Hz OLED display, double the base storage (1TB vs 512GB), and significantly lower pricing ($1999 vs $2499). Performance-wise, the M4 Pro edges ahead for single-threaded tasks, while Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H delivers solid multitasking prowess. Battery endurance strongly favors Apple at 24 hours versus ASUS's 10 hours. For content creators prioritizing display quality and longevity, the MacBook Pro justifies its premium. Gaming enthusiasts and budget-conscious professionals seeking maximum storage and refresh rate performance should choose the ASUS.

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Full Specifications

SpecApple MacBook Pro 16" M4 ProASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)
SoftwaremacOS SequoiaWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight2.14 kg1.85 kg
MaterialAluminum unibodyCNC aluminum
Dimensions355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm354 x 246 x 16.4 mm
Ports
HDMI11
SD card
MagSafe
Thunderbolt ports31
USB-A ports2
USB-C ports1
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours wireless webUp to 10 hours
Capacity100 Wh90 Wh
Display
Size16.2 inches16 inches
TypeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LEDOLED ROG Nebula, 16:10
Resolution3456 x 22342560 x 1600
Refresh rate120Hz ProMotion240Hz
Brightness (nits)1600500
Storage
SSD512 GB1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM24 GB unified32 GB LPDDR5X
Cores14-core CPU, 20-core GPU16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetApple M4 ProIntel Core Ultra 9 185H

Category Scores

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)
Value
7.5
9.1
Battery
9.5
7.0
Display
9.2
8.8
Performance
8.7
8.4
portability
7.8
8.9

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro

Pros

  • Exceptional battery life up to 24 hours
  • Stunning mini-LED XDR display with 1600 nits HDR brightness
  • Class-leading M4 Pro performance and efficiency
  • Excellent six-speaker sound system
  • Wide port selection including HDMI and SD card

Cons

  • Very expensive starting price
  • Heavy at over 2.1 kg
  • RAM and storage not user-upgradeable
  • Limited macOS gaming library

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)

Pros

  • Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
  • Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
  • Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
  • Premium CNC aluminum build quality
  • MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus support

Cons

  • Expensive base configuration
  • Battery life modest under load
  • Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
  • Runs warm under sustained gaming loads

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