The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is more expensive but offers better performance for general use and tasks like photo and video editing, with its high-resolution Mini LED display providing vibrant colors and strong brightness. It also has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go usage and work in environments without easy access to power outlets. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is less expensive and is designed with gaming in mind, featuring a larger screen and dedicated graphics card that excel in 3D rendering and machine learning tasks. However, it has a shorter battery life and a standard IPS display, which is less color-accurate than the MacBook's. If portability and screen quality are priorities, the MacBook Pro is better suited, while if you prioritize gaming and intensive graphics work within a budget, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a more fitting choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
479.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is highly regarded for general use due to its powerful Apple M1 Pro CPU and exceptional screen quality, also boasting longer battery life and higher portability, making it ideal for everyday tasks and mobility. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a strong AMD Ryzen CPU suitable for general use, but lags behind in screen quality, battery life, and portability, although it offers a larger storage capacity and is targeted towards gaming with its dedicated GPU.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) outperforms the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for engineering and design due to its superior screen quality consisting of a Mini LED display with higher resolution, which provides more accurate colors and sharper images, alongside an efficient CPU and GPU that are integrated for optimized performance.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.7/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
8.3/10
7.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
9.2/10
7.1/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 features a high resolution and excellent brightness, along with wide color gamuts, providing sharp, vivid images for general use and accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design tasks, but its typical refresh rate is less ideal for 3D applications where smoother motion is key. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, while offering solid general performance and brightness with decent color ranges, making it suitable for everyday tasks and design work, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate which limits the fluidity of motion. For demanding 3D workflows or gaming experiences where fast-paced visuals are important, a laptop with a higher refresh rate would be more appropriate.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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 14 (2021) 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.
Cost
$1,905
$1,249
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"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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