Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro vs ASUS TUF Gaming A17
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is the cheaper of the two at $1,199 versus $2,499, a difference of about $1,300. 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 TUF Gaming A17 is praised for rtx 4060 laptop gpu handles 1080p gaming at high settings. 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 TUF Gaming A17 if…
- →RTX 4060 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- →90 Wh battery is generous for a budget gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H durability testing for everyday abuse resistance
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 TUF Gaming A17
Pros
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- 90 Wh battery is generous for a budget gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H durability testing for everyday abuse resistance
- 1 TB SSD included with room for a second M.2 drive
- Large 17.3-inch display is immersive for gaming
Cons
- FHD on a 17.3-inch panel looks pixelated compared to QHD
- 250-nit brightness is dim — struggles in bright rooms
- 5.73 lbs is very heavy for daily carry
- All-plastic construction feels budget-tier
- Speakers are tinny and lack bass
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 17.7 x 24.8 x 1.68 cm | 15.56 x 10.77 x 1.02 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 250 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB / 96 GB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
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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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