For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers excellent performance and a high-quality display, while being slightly more portable and having longer battery life than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15. However, if you require a laptop primarily for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card excels in those specific tasks at a lower price point but at the cost of a shorter battery life and less portability. For engineering tasks, both laptops perform well, but the MacBook Pro offers a slightly better build quality, and the Zephyrus G15 holds an edge with a higher refresh rate screen and a dedicated GPU for compute-heavy applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in general use with its high-quality Mini LED screen, lightweight design for better portability, and longer battery life, bolstered by the efficient Apple M2 Pro chip. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 provides ample storage and has superior heat management for intensive tasks, running Windows 11, and sports a high refresh rate screen, but trades off some portability and battery life due to its gaming-oriented hardware.
Software Development
8.4/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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
7.9/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro boasts a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and an advanced panel technology that offers crisp and clear visuals. Engineers and designers will appreciate the MacBook Pro's wide color gamut, presenting precise colors necessary for professional design work. However, for 3D applications, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, despite its very good resolution and panel, falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth rendering and an immersive 3D experience.
Battery
13.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its powerful integrated GPU and high peak screen brightness supports demanding engineering tasks and can handle 3D rendering well, but many popular games are not compatible with its MacOS. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, on the other hand, offers a dedicated high-performance Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, making it better suited for smooth gaming experiences with its Windows operating system.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is equipped with an M2 Pro chip that integrates both CPU and GPU, delivering strong performance for design and engineering tasks, and its high-resolution Mini LED screen provides excellent color accuracy and brightness which is beneficial for design work. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for GPU-intensive engineering applications, and although heavier, it offers a larger 15.6" screen, superior gaming capabilities, and ample storage, which could prove useful for large projects.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very 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
$1,700
$1,637
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,637.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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."
"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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