In this post we will compare ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and Apple MacBook Pro.
Overview
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop: Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the 14-inch Full HD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Apple MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro has new ninth-generation 8-core Intel processor. Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It’s Apple’s most powerful notebook. Pushed even further.
Features
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 | Apple MacBook Pro |
| Windows 10 operating system | 9th generation 8-core Intel Core i9 processors |
| 14″ Full HD display with 120Hz refresh rate | Brilliant Retina display with True Tone technology |
| 16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming | Touch Bar and Touch ID |
| Solid State Drive (PCI-e) | Radeon Pro 560X graphics with 4GB of video memory |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics | Ultrafast SSD |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports |
| Speakers with Smart AMP Technology and Dolby Atmos | Up to 10 hours of battery life* |
| Weighs 3.64 lbs. and measures 0.7″ thin | 802.11ac Wi-Fi |
| HDMI output expands your viewing options | Latest Apple-designed keyboard |
| Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 – 802.11 ax) | Force Touch trackpad |
| Chiclet keyboard with white backlight | Available in space gray and silver |
| Basic software package included | macOS Mojave |
Technical Specification
| Key Specs | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 | Apple MacBook Pro | |
| 2-in-1 Design | No | No | |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
| Screen Size | 14 inches | 15.4 inches | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Total Storage Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| System Memory (RAM) | 16 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | AMD Radeon Pro 560X | |
| Processor Speed (Base) | 2.3 gigahertz | 2.3 gigahertz | |
| Processor Model | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 9 | Intel 9th Generation Core i9 | |
| Processor Model Number | 4900HS | Intel 9th Generation Core i9 | |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Mac OS | |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | ||
| Voice Assistant Built-in | Siri | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-polymer | |
| General | |||
| Product Name | ROG Zephyrus G14 14″ Gaming Laptop – AMD Ryzen 9 – 16GB Memory – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 – 1TB SSD | MacBook Pro 15.4″ Display with Touch Bar – Intel Core i9 – 16GB Memory – AMD Radeon Pro 560X – 512GB SSD | |
| Brand | ASUS | Apple | |
| Model Number | GA401IV-BR9N6 | MV912LL/A | |
| Color | Moonlight White | Space Gray | |
| Color Category | Multi | Space Gray | |
| Feature | |||
| Keyboard Touch Screen | No | Apple Touch Bar | |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch trackpad | ||
| Cooling System | Air | ||
| Security Features | Fingerprint reader | ||
| Ports | |||
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Number of USB Ports (Total) | 2 | ||
| Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total) | 4 | ||
| Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports | 2 | ||
| Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 4 | ||
| Number of HDMI Outputs (Total) | 1 | ||
| Display | |||
| Screen Size | 14 inches | 15.4 inches | |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2880 x 1800 (Retina) | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Display Type | Full HD Widescreen LED | LED | |
| Storage | |||
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Total Storage Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Interface | PCIe | ||
| Hard Drive Accelerator | None | ||
| Memory | |||
| System Memory (RAM) | 16 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes | |
| Type of Memory (RAM) | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 | |
| System Memory RAM Speed | 3200 megahertz | 2400 megahertz | |
| Cache Memory | 4 megabytes | 16 megabytes | |
| System Memory RAM Expandable To | 24 gigabytes | ||
| Graphics | |||
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | AMD Radeon Pro 560X | |
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete | |
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | AMD Radeon | |
| Video Memory | 6000 megabytes | 4000 megabytes | |
| Dedicated | |||
| Processor | |||
| Processor Brand | AMD | Intel | |
| Processor Speed (Base) | 2.3 gigahertz | 2.3 gigahertz | |
| Processor Model | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 9 | Intel 9th Generation Core i9 | |
| Processor Model Number | 4900HS | Intel 9th Generation Core i9 | |
| Connectivity | |||
| Internet Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth Enabled | Yes | Yes | |
| Embedded Mobile Broadband | None | ||
| NFC Enabled | No | ||
| Network | |||
| Wireless Networking | Wireless-AX | Wireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N | |
| Compatibility | |||
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Mac OS | |
| Voice Assistant Built-in | Siri | ||
| Works With | Siri | ||
| Included | |||
| Built-In Webcam | No | Yes | |
| Optical Drive Type | None | None | |
| Blu-Ray Player | No | ||
| Included Software | EverNote, Netflix, Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial), Dropbox | ||
| Additional Accessories Included | Power adapter | ||
| Numeric Keypad | No | ||
| Additional Accessories Included | 87W USB-C power adapter, USB-C charge cable (2m) | ||
| Power | |||
| Battery Life | 10 hours | ||
| Battery Cells | 4-cell | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-polymer | |
| Dimension | |||
| Product Height | 0.7 inches | 0.61 inches | |
| Product Width | 12.8 inches | 13.8 inches | |
| Product Depth | 8.7 inches | 9.48 inches | |
| Product Weight | 3.64 pounds | 4.02 pounds | |
| Audio | |||
| Audio Technology | Smart AMP Technology | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | |
| Speaker Type | 2x 2.5W speakers | Stereo speakers with high dynamic range | |
