Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro vs ASUS ROG Ally X
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro and ASUS ROG Ally X sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The ASUS ROG Ally X is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $2,499, a difference of about $1,700. The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro stands out for largest macbook display at 16.2 inches, while ASUS ROG Ally X is praised for massive 80 wh battery doubles the ally's endurance to 3-10 hours. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro if…
- →Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- →M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- →100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
Buy the ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- →Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- →24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- →1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
Pros
- Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- 100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
- Thunderbolt 5
- Up to 96GB RAM with M5 Max
Cons
- 2.14 kg is heavy
- $2499 starting price
- Non-upgradable components
ASUS ROG Ally X
Pros
- Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- 1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
- Two USB-C ports allow charging while connecting accessories
- Improved ergonomic grips and button layout over original Ally
Cons
- Heavier at 678 g due to the larger battery
- Same Z1 Extreme chip — no generational performance leap
- Removed microSD slot compared to original ROG Ally
- IPS LCD still lacks OLED contrast and HDR capability
- $799 puts it close to full laptop pricing territory
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 678 g |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics |
| Dimensions | 17.7 x 24.8 x 1.68 cm | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | 3-10 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 7 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB / 96 GB | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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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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