ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
Laptops
$2,299List price
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 16" (2024)
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Apple
MacBook Pro 16" (2024)
Laptops
$2,499List price
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Your starting point
Buy the MacBook Pro 16".
- Leads 5 of 9 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 takes 4.
- Memory: 36GB unified vs 32GB 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 22 hours video vs ~8–10 hours productivity
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is $200 cheaper. Pay the difference only if memory matters to you.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the MacBook Pro 16" 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 G16 (2024) | MacBook Pro 16" (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 16.0 inches | 16.2 inches |
| PanelDisplay | ROG Nebula OLED | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED |
| ProcessorPerformance | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M3 Max |
| MemoryPerformance | 32GB LPDDR5x | 36GB unified |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | ~8–10 hours productivity | Up to 22 hours video |
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 G16 (2024)
Reasons to choose it
- Gorgeous 2.5K 240Hz OLED G-Sync screen
- Thin and rigid CNC aluminum chassis
- Exceptional gaming and creator GPU horsepower
Worth considering
- Soldered memory cannot be upgraded
- High fan noise under maximum synthetic loads
MacBook Pro 16" (2024)
Reasons to choose it
- M3 Max sustained performance
- Mini-LED XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion
- 18+ hour video playback battery
Worth considering
- No touchscreen
- Soldered RAM and SSD
- macOS-only software
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 G16 or the MacBook Pro 16"?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 costs $200 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 or MacBook Pro 16"?
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 G16 or the MacBook Pro 16"?
Tied on travel. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is cheaper. The 4 rankable travel specs split 2 to 2. Saves $200 at list price.
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 20 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.