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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers great build quality, high-resolution display, and long battery life, which makes it suitable for professionals who need reliability and are frequently on the move. However, its performance may not match that of gaming or engineering laptops. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is powerful with a high refresh rate screen, making it excellent for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive computational tasks, but it's heavier and might have shorter battery life, reducing its portability compared to the MacBook Pro. The Zephyrus likely costs more but delivers superior performance for resource-heavy applications. If your work involves video editing, programming, or office tasks, the MacBook Pro should suffice, but for gaming or engineering software, you would benefit from the capabilities of the Zephyrus G15. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is less suited for 3D and gaming due to its integrated Apple M2 GPU and lower refresh rate screen, whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 includes a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 dedicated GPU and a higher refresh rate display, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Zephyrus G15 runs Windows which supports a wider array of popular games not available on Macs.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is designed with an M2 chip that integrates the CPU and GPU, provides excellent screen quality and silent operation which suits design work, but it may be limited for more demanding engineering tasks due to lower RAM and its integrated GPU compared to competing models.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.9
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color reproduction making it great for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while also offering a crisp, vivid display suitable for both general use and tasks that require accurate color representation, doesn't provide the high refresh rate typically preferred for gaming and 3D rendering. Both laptops are well-equipped for productivity and creative work, but their standard refresh rates are less ideal for fast-paced 3D environments where quicker screen updates can significantly enhance the experience.
Battery
20.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,560
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,560.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers excellent portability and a high-quality screen with a long battery life, making it a solid choice for daily tasks and on-the-go users, but has less RAM and storage compared to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 which, besides offering a more powerful CPU and GPU for intensive tasks, has better heat management and a top-tier keyboard, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travelers.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
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.
Software Development
7.8
7.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $1,560 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"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."
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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