The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a strong balance for general use, with a high-quality screen and a slim, lightweight design that enhances portability. Its battery life is longer, making it suitable for prolonged work without access to power. However, for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a faster refresh rate display might serve better. The ASUS also provides double the storage and RAM, which is beneficial for engineering or software development use cases. If portability and battery life are your priority, the MacBook Pro is a reliable choice, but for higher computing demands in gaming or engineering tasks, you may prefer the ASUS despite its heavier weight and lesser battery longevity. 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
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
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.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 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 (Late 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.
The MacBook Pro's Retina display offers vibrant colors and high resolution, which makes it excellent for general use and engineering, as it covers a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation. However, its refresh rate is lower, which is less ideal for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while providing a high-quality display with good color coverage for general use and engineering, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
17.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 (Late 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.
Cost
$1,449
$1,637
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,449 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,637.
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 G15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its proprietary M3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, balances high screen quality and excellent portability with a lightweight build, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, and it offers a longer battery life for extended use. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 packs a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and double the RAM, along with a high-quality, faster-refresh screen, catering to more demanding applications and improved multitasking at the cost of added weight and reduced battery life, positioning it as very good for general use, especially where performance is prioritized.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its efficient M3 processor and superior Mini LED screen is ideal for tasks in engineering and design, featuring a lighter build and a quieter operation that favors those prioritizing portability and less noise. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 leverages its more powerful AMD Ryzen and Nvidia graphics for heavyweight engineering workloads and design tasks, but with increased weight and operational noise as tradeoffs.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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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