If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and Intel i7 processor is a better fit, and it comes at a lower price point. However, the MacBook Pro 14 with its M2 Pro chipset excels in general performance and offers a superior screen with higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, which is ideal for creative professionals. The MacBook also boasts a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Keep in mind that the MacBook Pro is more expensive and has a different operating system (macOS) compared to the ASUS's Windows, which affects software compatibility and user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
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 TUF Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 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 F15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a high-quality Mini LED display, better portability with less weight and thinner design, and significantly longer battery life, making it very good for general use; on the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with a larger storage capacity and robust heat management, also provides good general use quality but is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.0/10
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 F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.7/10
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) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
8.4/10
7.3/10
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 F15 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
6.9/10
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
257.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution display with a bright screen and excellent color accuracy that suits everyday tasks and is ideal for engineering and design professionals who need precise color representation. However, its refresh rate is lower, making it less optimal for 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while having a good display for general tasks, lacks the color range needed for professional design work and does not offer the high refresh rate expected for a seamless 3D gaming experience.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$1,399
$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 F15 costs $1,399.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with its high-quality Mini LED screen, efficient Apple M2 Pro CPU and GPU is ideal for engineering and design due to its screen quality and performance. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while heavier and larger, offers a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU combo, making it suitable for hardware-intensive tasks and has a higher capacity storage, but the screen has a lower resolution compared to the MacBook Pro.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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."
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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