Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR-XS97 Gaming Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 Laptop
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| Specification | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR-XS97 Gam… | Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 Laptop (Appl… |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 16 inches | 14.2 inches |
| CPU | Intel 285H | Apple M5 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 10 Core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 24 GB |
| HDD | ||
| Price | $2,799 | $2,074 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 82 / 100 Better Specs | 58 / 100 |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | 16 Cores More CPU Cores | 10 Cores |
| Display Size | 16 in Bigger Display | 14.2 in |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 3024 x 1964 pixels Better Resolution |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.5 mm Slimmer |
| RAM | 32 GB More RAM | 24 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB SSD More Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| SSD | 2 TB More SSD | 1 TB |
| GPU Dedicated Memory | 12 GB More GPU Memory | |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB Type-C | 3 x USB Type-C More USB Ports |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.55 kg Lighter |
| Unique Features | No | Fingerprint Sensor |
General
| Series | ROG Zephyrus G16 | Macbook Pro |
| Model | GU605CR-XS97 | MacBook Pro 14 |
| Utility | Everyday Use, Gaming | Performance, Business, Everyday Use |
| Device Type | Ultrabook | |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) | MacOS |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 17.4 mm | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
Display
| Type | OLED | Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 16 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 3024 x 1964 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 189 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |
| Anti Glare Screen | No | No |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision HDR, Pantone Validated | 10,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio, XDR Brightness: 1000 nits Sustained Full-Screen, 1600 nits Peak (HDR content only), SDR Brightness: 600 nits, 1 billion Colours, Wide Colour (P3), True Tone technology |
Connectivity
| Ethernet | No | No |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A | 3 x USB Type-C |
| USB Port Details | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 | Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI v2.1 Port | 1 x HDMI Port |
| Card Reader | (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s) | SDXC Card Slot |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Touch ID | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Input
| Camera | 1080P FHD IR Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera, 12 MP |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Force Touch Trackpad |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Built-in 3-microphone array | Studio Quality Three-mic Array with Directional Beamforming |
| Speakers | 4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters | Built-in Speakers |
| Sound | High-Fidelity Six-Speaker Sound System with Force-Cancelling Woofers Wide Stereo Sound, Spatial Audio | |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
Processor
| Processor | Intel 285H | Apple M5 |
| Speed | 6 x 2.9 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.4 GHz) Performance Cores 8 x 2.7 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.5 GHz) Efficient Cores 2 x 1 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 2.5 GHz) Low Power Efficient Cores | 4 x Performance Cores 6 x Efficient Cores |
| Cores | 16 Cores (6P + 8E + 2LP-E), 16 Threads | 10 Cores (4P + 6E) |
| Cache | 24 MB | |
| Brand | Intel | Apple |
| Model | 285H | M5 |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 10 Core GPU |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR7 12 GB | |
| GPU Clock Speed | Upto 1.57 GHz | |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
Memory
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 24 GB |
| RAM Bus Speed | 7467 MHz | |
| Solid State Drive | 2 TB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
Battery
| Battery | 90 Wh, 4 Cell Battery | 72.4 Wh Battery |
| Adapter Type | 240W AC Adapter | 70W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Battery Details | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | Lithium-Polymer Battery |
Extra
| Included Software | Xbox Game Pass for PC 3 months, 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers | |
| Sales Package | 14″ MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) | |
| Other Features | 16-core Neural Engine, 153GB/s memory bandwidth, Hardware Accelerated Ray Tracing, Apple Intelligence |
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