If you are looking for a balanced blend of performance and portability for general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is an excellent choice due to its strong battery life and lightweight design; however, if you require a laptop for more intensive gaming or engineering tasks, you might favor the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which offers better performance for those specific applications but is less portable and typically has shorter battery life. The ASUS could also be more cost-effective if high-end gaming capabilities are a priority, while the MacBook Pro tends to come with a higher price tag and is more suited for users invested in the Apple ecosystem aiming for software compatibility with other Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Pro 13's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for both daily tasks and color-sensitive work in engineering and design, thanks to its wide color gamut. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 also provides a solid display for everyday activities and design, but its color range might not be as broad as the MacBook Pro's, which is key for precision in color work. However, for 3D applications which benefit from high refresh rates, neither the MacBook Pro nor the ASUS ROG Strix G15 excels, as they are designed more for resolution and color accuracy than the smooth motion provided by faster screens.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is appreciated for general use due to its powerful Apple M2 processor, sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, high-quality retina display with excellent color accuracy, lightweight design enhancing portability, and long battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15, with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, a bigger storage capacity, and a screen geared for gaming, is also suited for general use but trades off some portability and battery life for a focus on gaming and intensive workloads.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, with its Apple M2 CPU and integrated 10-core GPU, delivers solid performance for engineering and design tasks, with superior screen quality, but its 8 GB RAM may limit very demanding workflows compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which offers a higher-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and 16 GB RAM for more intense tasks, but at the cost of added weight and somewhat lower screen resolution. The MacBook's advantage lies in portability, silent operation, and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, while the ROG Strix G15 offers expandable memory and storage options, a more gaming-oriented feature set, and potentially better heat management for sustained performance under load.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.7/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Cost
$1,219
$1,249
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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