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MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a strong performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 might be your preferred choice, especially with its dedicated graphics chip and touch-enabled higher refresh rate display. However, if longer battery life, a higher screen resolution with brighter and more color-accurate display, and a premium build quality are more important to you, and you mainly use applications optimized for MacOS, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) would better suit your needs. The MacBook also comes at a somewhat lower price point but with less storage and RAM when compared to ASUS. The ASUS is more portable due to its slightly smaller size and lighter weight, and it has touch capability, which the MacBook lacks. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
  • Good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
7.8
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.4
14.2in
SIZE
13.4in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

17.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality.

Cost

$1,649
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
$2,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.1
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.1
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ROG Flow X13
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
13.4in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) both have very good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)ASUS ROG Flow X13
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)ASUS ROG Flow X13

GENERAL

Price
$1,649
$2,500
Release Date
November 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.4 lbs2.87 lbs
Width
12.31"11.77"
Depth
8.71"8.35"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M3AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
17 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh75 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"13.4"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits511 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.6/108.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 ROG Flow X13

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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."

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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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