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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers a balance of performance, portability, and display quality, ideal for professional work like video editing or design thanks to its high-resolution Mini LED screen and powerful Apple M2 Pro chips. It's thinner and lighter, making it more portable, and has a longer battery life for all-day use. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, on the other hand, has a higher capacity storage, a more gaming-focused Nvidia RTX graphics card, and a sturdy build, suitable if gaming or high-performance tasks are a priority. The ASUS also typically costs less, but it's heavier and thicker, making it less convenient to carry around. Choose the MacBook Pro for a premium, portable work laptop or the ASUS for a gaming-centered, cost-effective option. 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 speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.9
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) shines with its high-resolution Mini LED screen, robust CPU and GPU under Apple's M2 Pro line, and exceptional battery life, offering a sleek and powerful option for general use with high portability. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while it offers good general performance with a strong AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, provides a larger storage capacity but lacks the MacBook Pro's display quality, battery life, and portability, catering more to gaming than to the ultra-portable general use segment.
Gaming and AI
7.0
8.0
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with its Mini LED screen, high color accuracy, and Apple's powerful integrated GPU is excellent for 3D work but less ideal for gaming due to a lack of popular game compatibility with macOS. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it optimal for gaming and suitable for 3D tasks on Windows 11, which supports a wider range of games.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
8.4
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's high-resolution and bright display offers crisp and vivid visuals, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15's display, though adequate, is less sharp and dimmer. When it comes to engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's screen excels in accurately reproducing a wide range of colors, thanks to its superior color gamut coverage, which is crucial for those tasks, whereas the ASUS model provides satisfactory but less precise color representation. However, for 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15's display may fall short due to its lower refresh rate, whereas the MacBook Pro, despite not being optimized for such tasks, could still underperform in a different way since it doesn't prioritize refresh rate either.
Battery
13.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with its powerful Apple M2 Pro CPU, dedicated 16-core GPU, high-resolution Mini LED screen, and large color space coverage is ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, offering both performance and superior screen quality. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while also suitable for such tasks with its potent AMD Ryzen CPU and high-performing Nvidia RTX GPU, has a larger screen and full HD IPS display that is not as color accurate but benefits from having more ports and slots for additional hardware, lending itself better to customization and upgrades, albeit with a tradeoff in portability and screen resolution.
Cost
$1,700
$1,750
$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 TUF Gaming A15 costs $1,750.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,750 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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."
ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
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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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