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Updated March 13, 2024·
For high-performance tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 offers robust capabilities, but this comes with less portability due to its larger size and often shorter battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro provides a balance of performance and portability, making it a strong choice for general use, creative work, and engineering, all within a sleeker design with longer-lasting battery life, but at a higher upfront cost. If portability and battery life are priorities and you engage in general productivity or creative tasks, the MacBook Pro is more suitable, while the ASUS is preferable for intense gaming or computational work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- 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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The MacBook Pro 14, with its high-quality screen and powerful GPU, offers great performance for 3D applications but falls short for gaming due to the limited selection of compatible games. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, with its superior refresh rate and a strong GPU, excels in gaming environments and can still effectively handle 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
9.2
7.9
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro's screen excels in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, alongside a wide color spectrum, ensuring precise hues and sharp images needed for design work. However, for 3D applications, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-oriented laptops means it's less smooth in rendering fast-moving images. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, while having a quality display for everyday tasks and professional design, also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D modeling where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
17.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,649
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers high-quality CPU and RAM performance with an exceptional screen, making it a solid choice for general use, but its portability and battery life really stand out for those who need a laptop on the go with less frequent charging. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, while also having a high-quality CPU and RAM, leans towards users who prioritize gaming or heavy-duty tasks, boasting a screen with fast refresh rates, and despite having good battery life, it may be less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook, which could be a consideration for those constantly moving around.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a balance of performance and display quality with a reliable CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it suitable for engineering tasks, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 steps up with a stronger GPU for more demanding design applications. Although the MacBook Pro 14 is more portable with a quieter operating noise, the ASUS offers a gaming-grade keyboard and exceptional speakers, tipping the scales for users who prioritize graphical power and immersive sound over portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,649 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.24" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 offers an impressive package. Asus improves the performance of the new 2023 ROG Zephyrus G14 considerable and offers a very powerful 14-inch notebook with plenty of performance for gamers and content creators. The high-quality chassis is unchanged from last year, but is now equipped with the latest and greatest from AMD as well as Nvidia. The Mini-LED panel also puts up a convincing performance in pretty much every regard, even though the MacBook Pro 14 still offers superior brightness values. The panel works extremely well for gaming and the included color profiles offer very accurate colors."
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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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