ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Laptops
$1,599List price
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
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Apple
MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
Laptops
$1,599List price
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Your starting point
Buy the MacBook Pro 14" (M4).
- Leads 5 of 7 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 2.
- Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video streaming / 16 hours… vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Size: 14.2 inches vs 14.0 inches
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the MacBook Pro 14" (M4) has macOS, not Windows. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MacBook Pro 14" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 14.0 inches | 14.2 inches |
| PanelDisplay | ROG Nebula OLED | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED (nano-texture optional) |
| ProcessorPerformance | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU) | Apple M4 (10-core CPU: 4 performance + 6 efficiency, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| MemoryPerformance | 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) | 16 GB unified memory |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming | Up to 24 hours video streaming / 16 hours wireless web |
Showing 5 of 29 specifications. Missing values stay unlisted. About the sources
Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Reasons to choose it
- Class-leading 3K 120Hz OLED gaming display
- Compact CNC aluminum chassis under 3.3 lb
- Strong gaming performance with RTX 40-series GPU
Worth considering
- Soldered RAM (no SO-DIMM expansion slots)
- Fan noise gets loud under intense gaming loads
MacBook Pro 14" (M4)
Reasons to choose it
- 16GB RAM standard base configuration at $1,599
- Class-leading battery life (up to 24 hours)
- Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz ProMotion display with 1,000 nits SDR brightness
Worth considering
- Base M4 limited to 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports (Thunderbolt 5 requires M4 Pro/Max)
- No touchscreen support
Beyond the spec sheet
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Know what’s behind the comparison
Published specs. Visible sources.
Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.
Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or the MacBook Pro 14" (M4)?
Both list at the same price.
What is the biggest catch with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or MacBook Pro 14" (M4)?
Both has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Which is better for travel, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or the MacBook Pro 14" (M4)?
For travel, buy the MacBook Pro 14" (M4). Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 1. Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video streaming / 16 hours… vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 22 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.