ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Laptops
$1,599List price
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
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Apple
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Laptops
$3,499List price
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Your starting point
Buy the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max).
- Leads 5 of 8 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 3.
- Memory: 36 GB unified memory vs 16 GB LPDDR5X
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.
Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video streaming / 17 hours… vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is $1,900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if memory matters to you.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) has macOS, not Windows. the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) weighs over 4 lb (1.8 kg). 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 16" (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 14.0 inches | 16.2 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 Max (16-core CPU: 12 performance + 4 efficiency, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| MemoryPerformance | 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) | 36 GB unified memory (configurable up to 128 GB) |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming | Up to 24 hours video streaming / 17 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 16" (M4 Max)
Reasons to choose it
- Unrivaled M4 Max CPU/GPU sustained performance
- Liquid Retina XDR with up to 1,600 nits HDR and optional nano-texture glass
- Three high-speed Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s)
Worth considering
- Heavy at 4.7 lb (2.14 kg)
- Expensive high-end configuration
Beyond the spec sheet
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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 16" (M4 Max)?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 costs $1,900 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)?
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 16" (M4 Max)?
Tied on travel. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is cheaper. The 4 rankable travel specs split 2 to 2. Saves $1,900 at list price.
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 21 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.