If you're looking for a laptop that offers a balance between performance and portability with a premium build and strong battery life, the Apple MacBook Pro may be a good choice, especially if you prefer a macOS environment and you prioritize multimedia work such as video editing. Conversely, if you need top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix might be more suitable, though it may come at a higher cost and with reduced battery life and less portability due to its gaming-focused hardware. Keep in mind that the ASUS will likely have a more powerful graphics card and cooling system, which is essential for demanding software and games, but it will also be heavier and bulkier, making it less ideal for carrying around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix, with a superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks which are vital for smooth and detailed graphics performance. Conversely, the MacBook Pro might not handle these tasks as efficiently and has limited gaming options due to macOS compatibility issues with many popular games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is favored for its high-quality screen and robust build, making it suitable for design tasks and less intensive engineering work, with the added benefits of a quieter operation and a more comfortable keyboard. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU combination and greater RAM, thus providing superior performance for demanding engineering applications, though it sacrifices some portability due to its larger form factor.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're focused on general computing tasks like browsing, video streaming, and productivity, the MacBook Pro's high-resolution, bright display with vibrant colors meets these needs very well. For engineering and design work, accurate colors are essential and both the MacBook Pro and ASUS ROG Strix offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring precision in color-sensitive tasks. However, for 3D applications and gaming, a high refresh rate is crucial; if this is a priority, you might find both these models lacking, as they prioritize resolution and color over the smoother motion that a higher refresh rate would provide.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) costs $1,599.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
For general computing tasks, the Apple MacBook Pro offers a balance of a high-quality screen, battery life, and an efficient CPU, making it well-suited for users who prioritize a mix of performance and portability. The ASUS ROG Strix, while also providing an excellent screen and powerful CPU and RAM for heavy-duty tasks, is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, which may deter users who need a laptop for on-the-go productivity.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) or the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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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